Technical Writing

- Types
• TW - to create documents specifically for professional audiences such as
research papers, programming guidelines and repair manuals.
• Technical writing requires direction and instructions unlike other writings.
• Technical Writers support a number of industries such as:
• • IT
• • Engineering
• • Software
• • Heavy Machinery
• • Aerospace/Aviation
• • Electronic
• • Healthcare
• • Education
Types of Technical writing Documentation

• End User document

• Medical documentation
• Traditional documentation
• SOS
• Case studies & White Papers
• Press releases
• White Papers
• End User Document: End-users refer to customers or users of a product, ie. those who are
setting up and using a product on a regular basis.
- The End User documentation helps customers understand and operate the product by
breaking down technological terms to easy-to-understand content.
- To help end-users understand how to use a product and troubleshoot common issues.
• Medical documentation:
This form of writing pertains to medical research, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Traditional Documentation:
These documents include software user manuals, how-to instructions,
operation and maintenance manuals, and standard operating procedures.
• SOP:
a set of step-by-step instructions compiled by an organization to help
workers carry out routine operations.
• Press Releases: Formal and factual documents issued by an organization
to make business-related announcements.
• Case studies & whitepapers:
Industry-specific documents that provide real-world examples testifying to
an organization’s expertise and value, and are used for lead generation
purposes.
• Annual Reports: Documents that indicate a company’s financial health
and yearly performance.
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