Technical Writing
Technical writing is a form of communication that professionals use to convey information about specialized topics. Technical writing is the concept of writing about the technical knowledge of an industry, often aimed at audiences who have at least some area knowledge themselves.
Technical writers create content to provide instructions or explain technical concepts regarding environmental regulations, computer applications or medical procedures. Technical writing is the art of providing detail-oriented instruction to help users understand a specific skill or product
Compared to other forms of writing, technical writing has a much more targeted audience. STEM fields like computer science/information technology, engineering, biochemistry, medical sciences, physics, and finance require technical skills and communication.
Goals Of Technical Writing
- Unambiguously defining a process
- Explaining how to use a tool/machine
- Discussing research findings
- Analyzing trends and forecasting something
How to Create Technical Writing
There are no strict rules for developing technical documents. However, certain best practices should be adhered to by all technical writers.
Here are the steps you should take to develop a technical piece of content:
- Create (or Refer to) Personas
- Keep Focused
- Keep Focused
- Speak Plain English
