The Meaning of Technical Writing

When I think of the term "technical", words like precision and accuracy immediately come to mind. When I think of "writing", I think of communication through a written form. Together, these two words create a whole new meaning. I think of “technical writing” as grammatically correct and precise written communication in many forms, whether it be a story, essay, memo, or even an e-mail. Differing from what these terms mean to me personally, I now have come to understand that these two words can also mean writing within a particular field of work or study when applied to professions.

Technical writing plays a large role within the field of communications. Seeing as writing is already a form of communication, it is important to understand and master writing in order to be successful. In this field of work, technical writing can be communication amongst employees and co-workers as well as communication between mass media and the public. Newspapers, press releases, and advertisements are all examples of this relationship.