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Writing?
Technical Writing is a
communication, which is
written for and addressed
to specific entities or
individuals to attain
desired objectives.
Its main objective is to convey specific piece
of information for a specific purpose to a
specific reader or group of readers
Characteristics of T.W.
Writing Objectively
A good Technical Writing must
emphasize the facts and the data.
The impersonal style is basic in
T.W.
Scientific Attitude
Generalization
Cont.
Gather the necessary data through
basic library research and primary
services
Write a first draft
Revise and rewrite as often as
necessary
Write a final draft
Place footnotes to acknowledge
references and include a bibliography
at the end of a report or paper.
Other Attributes of a
good TW:
Appropriate
Functional
Informative
Factual
Efficient
Correct
The Seven Cs of
effective communication
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Completeness
Conciseness
Consideration
Concreteness
Clarity
Courtesy
Correctness
Resourceful
E Energetic
P Patient
O
Observant
R Responsible
T
Trustworthy
E Evaluative
R Responsive