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  Technical writer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Technical writing, a subset of technical communication, is used in fields as diverse as computer hardware and software, chemistry, the aerospace industry, robotics, consumer electronics, and biotechnology.
Technical writing is communication, the primary aim of which is to convey a particular piece of information to a particular reader or group of readers for a particular purpose.
Technical writing is a specialized, structured way of writing, where information is presented in a format and manner that best suits the cognitive and psychological needs of the readers, so they can respond to a document as its author intended and achieve the purpose related to that document.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Technical_writer   (1054 words)

  
 Technical writer - Open Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Technical writing, a subset of technical communication, is used in fields as diverse as chemistry, the aerospace industry, robotics, consumer electronic products such as VCRs or digital cameras, biotechnology, software, computer hardware, and many others.
Technical writers often have a degree in English, technical writing, the technical field for which they are writing, or a combination of these.
For example, writers who develop documentation for software APIs, microcontroller operation, and other technical subjects are often paid more than those who write guides for a nontechnical audience (for example, how to use email), because it is difficult to find good writers with advanced technical knowledge.
open-encyclopedia.com /Technical_writer   (270 words)

  
 Technical Writing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Technical Writing Certificate of Completion introduces students to the many aspects of contemporary technical writing practices and helps them develop the skills and confidence to communicate complex technical concepts simply and effectively.
Technical writing plays an extremely important role in the business field and high tech world.
Individuals who are interested in becoming technical communicators, or those who are already in technical writing positions and would like to improve their skills.
www.csudh.edu /extension/tux.htm   (411 words)

  
 Science & Technical Writing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Writes and edits scientific articles for scientists and for the general public.
Technical writing for every type of industry, specializing in operator training manuals and English and Spanish translations.
Technical writing for repair, service or operators manuals, instructional materials for vocational education, marine surveyors and attorneys.
www.medlina.com /science_&_technical_writing.htm   (2386 words)

  
 Technical Writing
Clearly, here was a broad array of technical and organizational skills that would export beautifully to new clients applying similar technologies, as well as those inventing the future through exciting new ones.
STC defines technical communication as “The process of gathering information from experts and presenting it to an audience in a clear, easily understandable form.” I think this is a good, all-purpose definition.
U.K.-based firm persists that “technical writing is the presentation of information on any scientific, engineering, or technological topic in the form most suited to its user.”
www.textengineer.com /technical-writing.html   (1240 words)

  
 Technical Documentation, Instructional Design & Technical Writing
Good technical writing is often hard to identify because it usually goes unnoticed, while bad technical writing is easy to notice, whether it's spelling or grammatical errors, inaccurate or confusing technical language, colloquial or offensive language, or other problems.
The Orange Journal of Technical Communication and Information Design is a graduate student journal that strives to foster critical thinking and discussion on a wide variety of topics and issues important to technical communicators.
Technical writing and research ethics from RMIT, Australia has pointers to information about research and writing, intended primarily for computer science.
www.usernomics.com /documentation.html   (1926 words)

  
 Technical Writing - Tech & IT Job Resources from Monster.com
Technical communicators write and edit technical manuals, but their work may also include producing online tutorials, Web-based training and other materials for industries ranging from healthcare to manufacturing.
Technical writing: Typically offered at colleges and community colleges as a way to gain an overview of the field and develop writing samples.
Budding technical communicators should seek out internships, volunteer work and other opportunities to gain experience and build a portfolio of work in the field.
technology.monster.com /articles/writing   (758 words)

  
 Technical Writing
At the beginning of a project to write instructions, it's important to determine the structure or characteristics of the particular procedure you are going to write about.
When you get to the actual writing of the steps, there are several things to keep in mind: (1) the structure and format of those steps, (2) supplementary information that might be needed, and (3) the point of view and general writing style.
Write a good introduction--in it, indicate the exact procedure to be explained and provide an overview of contents.
www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us /yorba/technical_writing.htm   (2291 words)

  
 Writing Systems and Networking Articles
It is recommended that you write the approach and results sections first, which go together.
Write the intro last since it glosses the conclusions in one of the last paragraphs.
The technical program chair assigns the paper to one or more technical program committee members, hopefully experts in their field.
www.cs.columbia.edu /~hgs/etc/writing-style.html   (3326 words)

  
 Technical Writing Tips for Technical Writers and Managers of Writers
Technical writers (known as technical authors in the United Kingdom) translate and organize complex information into user guides that any person can understand and use with ease.
Technical writing jobs can be hard to get if you have no experience.
The answer depends on whether you are a freelance writer or an employee, a lone technical writer or part of a writing team.
www.docsymmetry.com   (804 words)

  
 Technical Writing | Engineering Documentation | Web and Business Writing | Writing Coaching | Editing |
Technical staff trust that a TE review will clean and clarify their prose, and raise the impact of the most salient content.
Enlightenened companies know the value of engaging reviewers who are not necessarily technical experts, but good writers and critical thinkers, to give documents that final polish.
In either instance, you need focused business writing expertise and seasoned communications pros who can quickly come to grips with your business needs and bring results without an undue drain on your time and budget.
www.textengineer.com   (827 words)

  
 Technical Writing Services - Instructional Design Training
Triometrics, LLC is an innovative Atlanta-based company, specializing in e-learning, technical training and technical writing services.
Our technical writing services make your product truly accessible to the end-user by designing informative manuals and user guides for new software.
Regardless of your documentation project, our technical writing services are a proven solution for your business dilemma.
www.triometrics.com   (347 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Technical Writing for Dummies: Books   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Whether you’re contemplating a career as a technical writer, or you just got tapped for a technical writing project, this friendly guide is your ticket to getting your tech writing skills up to snuff.
If you are taking a technical writing class at school or college, this is a great book to read before you begin.
If you have a technical writing background, this may not be the best text for you, but it is always a good quick reference guide to have on your shelves.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0764553089?v=glance   (1729 words)

  
 Technical Writing - a short course on writing technical reports   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
My website has eighteen easy to follow guidelines to help you write a technical report that is easy for your reader to read and understand, while not boring them to sleep.
There's no reason why technical writing shouldn't be lively and interesting.
As in all good writing, you should put across your message in clear English and avoid complex words, acronyms, jargon and passive verbs.
www.technical-writing-course.com   (455 words)

  
 Taos - Resume Tips
Ultimately, your resume is going to be read by a thoughtful human being, but before it gets to that point it often has to be categorized by an administrative clerk, and make its way past various sorts of key word searches.
This is by far the biggest mistake of all resumes, technical and otherwise.
Be sure to pick someone who is attentive to details, can effectively critique your writing, and will give an honest and objective opinion.
www.taos.com /resumetips.html   (542 words)

  
 Technical Writing Tests - Our Technical Writing Tests evaluates the skills of prospective technical writers. Instead of ...
Instead of hiring writers on the basis of their CV, you can quickly test their writing skills to get a better understanding of their vocabulary, grammar and knowledge of the software industry.
Assessment Tests for Technical Writers evaluate the skills of prospective technical writers.
Instead of hiring writers on the basis of their CV or sketchy references, you can quickly test their writing skills to determine their vocabulary, grammar, technical knowledge and understanding of the software terminology.
www.klariti.com /Technical-Writing-Tests/index.shtml   (278 words)

  
 Technical Writing Tips, Tutorials, Templates and Downloads
"Although technical communication documents cannot possibly be tailored to exactly match the interest, reading level and many-faceted influences of a reader, they can I believe, take measures to engage the reader to believe that the information he or she is receiving from the document is valuable to their experience in some way.
Whether writing for the users of a company’s computer system, for cashiers who need to know how to use a scanner, or for owners of a new appliance, user guide writers are needed.
And, writing for the end user is one way to enter the technical writing field.
www.klariti.com /technical-writing/index.shtml   (2309 words)

  
 Technical writing training course - online technical writing courses
Active Online Courses' technical writing courses are designed for people already in the technical writing field and for those who wish to break into this challenging career.
Students undertaking technical writing training will develop their technical language and communication skills, learn to manage publication schedules and learn to write and edit technical documentation.
Improve your technical writing skills, improve readability and usability and master documentation project management.
www.active-online-courses.com /technical-writing.html   (145 words)

  
 NWU - Breaking into Technical Writing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The technical writing field has grown so fast that the term technical writer is no longer an adequate description although everyone still uses it.
To do this type of writing you usually have to have a technical background in the field, know the audience and what they need, and be familiar with the technical jargon.
A good way to get a portfolio piece is to volunteer to write a short manual for some non-profit agency or political organization that needs written instructions for their volunteers.
www.nwu.org /bite/twbreak.htm   (2338 words)

  
 Technical Writing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Incorporating Writing Assignments into Engineering and Science Courses Includes "contributions from other instructors in engineering and science on successes they've had in the design of writing assignments, interactive teaching of writing, and evaluation of writing assignments"; teaching visuals, sample research topics, links to other resources.
Technical Writing Links to technical writing jobs, resources for technical writers, technical information and a technical writing message board.
Writing and Presenting Research Work Links to resources in writing and science, including EFL; writing and biology/medicine; scientific presentations; writing in general; grammar; technical writing; and commercial services.
faculty.frostburg.edu /engl/gartner/techwrit.htm   (663 words)

  
 technical writing training, technical writing seminars, technical writing class, technical writing
You will learn how to organize material by purpose and audience, define the elements of writing steps and procedures, and recognize the special terminology that technical writers must use for their audience.
When writing procedures, be sure that the steps you tell your reader to take are clearly stated to avoid confusion.
She is a professor in Johns Hopkins University Masters in Writing Program and is coordinator of the Writing Center at the University of Maryland, graduate and professional programs.
www.cypressmedia.net /pages/class6.htm   (1161 words)

  
 Strategies to Succeed in Technical Writing - School for Champions
Technical writing is a specialized field that requires personal discipline, skill in writing clearly and concisely, understanding of technical products and processes, organization skill, and knowledge of numerous software tools.
Technical documentation is an important part of a company's products and services.
The purpose of these free online lessons is to give you a start at improving your technical writing skills, to show how to apply writing in the business world, and to give tips on a writing career.
www.school-for-champions.com /techwriting.htm   (310 words)

  
 Technical Writing
Technical writing often contains equations, however the use of equations is not commonly discussed in books on style and composition.
The people who write legal style manuals don't seem to notice that their assertion about or not only contradicts the mathematical definition that is used in computer data bases, but also is a narrow-minded approach to the English language.
An interesting additional problem in the use of conjunctions "and, or" in writing, which nearly all legal style manuals neglect, is the use of a negative with these conjunctions.
www.rbs0.com /tw.htm   (7948 words)

  
 Technical Writing -- Writers Write(R)
Here you'll find links to technical writing jobs, resources for technical writers, technical information and a technical writing message board.
Don't miss our large collection of technical writing links to resources, trade publications, organizations, articles, computer book publishers and technical dictionaries.
The ARRL ("National Association of Amateur Radio") Foundation Board of Directors has selected Paul Danzer as the 2004 recipient of the Bill Orr Technical Writing Award.
www.writerswrite.com /technical   (381 words)

  
 Palm Technical Writing
Most technical writers collect a vast amount of information from a variety of sources during the writing project.  These sources include the library, Internet, meetings, and interviews with subject matter experts.
The Writing guide offers software titles relating to word processing and text editing.  This guide offers a detailed look at how technical writers can use the Palm OS software to manage their writing projects.  Both guides compliment each other and offer the technical writer a consolidated resource for learning about available software titles.
A great resource for technical writers to learn of new technology and practices used in the technical writing field.
www.palmsource.com /interests/techwriting   (1286 words)

  
 Amazon.com: TECHNICAL WRITING: Books: Julie M. Zaleznik,Ph.D., Philippa Benson   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Computers, the Internet, biotechnology, and hundreds of burgeoning science and technology fields create millions of jobs and require people who can communicate their intricacies clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences.
Technical Writing introduces you—the new high school graduate, the student returning to college, or the professional seeking a career change—to the rapidly-growing field of technical communication.
Included in this book are hundreds of technical writing exercises and examples, details on types of texts technical writers produce, samples of high quality technical and scientific writing from a variety of fields, and the resources needed to succeed.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1576852679?v=glance   (552 words)

  
 Technical Writing Services & Resources - Nationwide Database
With a database of over 15,000 technical writers nationwide, we’re positive we have the ideal writer for you.
From onsite contractors to outsourced specialists, our staffing professionals are experts at locating the precise technical writer or other writing professional for your specific project.
If you are a technical writer or copywriter and wish to be considered for employment opportunities, contact us.
www.writingassist.com   (387 words)

  
 Online Technical Writing Courses and Training, Technical Writing Courses
Online technical writing training courses, and online certificates in technical communication.
It gives students experience with the process of writing reports about on-going research for a professional setting.
Advanced Technical Writing is a web-based, instructor led course that is available to students on the semester calendar but students can access class at their convenience.
www.worldwidelearn.com /technical-writing.htm   (377 words)

  
 Technical Writing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
WRITING ABILITY: Technical Writing skills are more important than ever in today's job market.
By learning about Technical Writing, you will be able to write effective resumes.
You'll receive that opportunity in almost any field you enter, and with effective Technical Writing you'll be able to instantly show your worth to the company.
civil.engr.siu.edu /intro/techwrite.htm   (342 words)

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