Technical Writing

1. Definition

1.1. Traditional defenition

1.1.1. Technical writing is the practice of documenting processes, such as software manuals or instructional materials.

1.1.2. Traditionally, it was limited to user manuals of some sort.

1.2. Present definition

1.2.1. technical writing encompasses all documentation of complex technical processes.

1.2.2. Any time technical information is conveyed in writing at work

2. Process of Technical Writing

2.1. Project Preparation

2.2. Audience Analysis

2.3. Understand the User

2.4. User Experience

3. Roles of Technical Writing in Education

3.1. Good Class Directions

3.2. Improve Research Skills

3.3. Developing Secondary Skills