BASIC PRINCIPLES OF GOOD

TECHNICAL WRITING
GLOSSARY OF TERMS

1. AMBIGUOUS- referring to anything that is unclear to the reader that in turn

causes confusion and misunderstanding.
2. CONCISE- anything that gives information in a few words but in a complete
and clear manner.
3. CORRESPONDENCE- this is the act of corresponding or the writing and
receiving of letters and communication between two parties.
4. COMPRISE- This is to show how anything is consist of, or composed of.
5. CONVENTIONS- These are accepted rules, considered the correct ,following
any given form of standards.
6. Collaborate-the act of working jointly others in order to achieve something
which is already set as a goal to be achieved.
7. disclaimers-this are persons or written materials denying a connection with or
responsibility of anything.
TECHNICAL WRITER

Has a specific reader.

Has a specific purpose.

Uses familiar language.

Produces reports that are presentable.

Two important factors of technical
writing
PURPOSE

1. These are the concepts and information that point to the specific
task and decision on the part of the writer and the reader.
2. This is the analysis on the events and its implications in relation
to the written text.
3. It convinces, persuades, and influences the readers.
SUBJECT
1.This is the objective information of a written
material.
2.This tells readers what to do, and how to do
a particular reading task.
3.This gives information about the recorded
data in criminology, military, business,
education.
QUALITIES OF A GOOD REPORT

1.BREVITY-Characterized by the shortness or briefness of the writing material.

- short but complete manner.
2. CLARITY- This is a condition of writing where ideas are simplified by making it
easier for the readers to understand.
- achieved by providing further examples, illustrations, or diagrams in
order to clarify the text.
3. COMPLETENESS- the ideas in the paragraph are entirely and absolutely free
from inconsistencies and errors in ay form.
4. ACCURACY- Exactness and correctness of writing, as this is a result from
precision, conformity to grammar, and adherence to writing standards.
THE TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION

Technical communicator medium

receiver
Feedback
THE TECHNICAL COMMUNICATOR

TECHNICAL COMMUNICATOR

A person who:
prepares

publishes creates edits writes designs

Technical documents
Characteristics of a Good Technical
Communicator
1. Knows his audience well
2. Serves as a “go-between”
3. A generation of Truth
4. A good teacher
5. Has an excellent eye for details
6. Knows how to coordinate
7. Has enough expertise
8. Knows how to gather information
9. He is respected and credible
10. Has a strong language skill
The technical documentation

 Documents that contain technical information.

 Examples: police reports, police correspondence and issuances, legal
documents, corporate disclaimers, policies and procedures, business
proposals, and procedure manuals.