Brandon & Amanda: Technical Writing

Technical writing is a term that encompasses the various forms of written communication and the essential elements making writing successful. For every different profession the forms may be different. For a social worker technical writing could mean case reports. For someone in another profession technical writing could include memos or e-mails. For a person who wants to enter the professional world technical writing usually entails a resume. Although many of these different professions include different types of technical writing, there are many tools and procedures that could be applicable to many professions. Technical writing also includes learning to write for a specific audience whether it may be an employer or a potential client. It is very important for someone hoping to enter the professional world to learn the forms and techniques of technical writing, because success always requires clear communication of thoughts, ideas, and goals.