Amy, Emma, and Jenna's Collaborative Post: "Technical Writing" Defined

Based upon our inquiries (including collaborating our interviews, the class's discussion, and the readings for this week, we have successfully defined "technical writing." However, in order to define the term “technical writing” both terms needed to be defined individually.

"Technical" is something precise and accurate. "Writing" is a means of expression and communication. Put these words together, and our definition of “technical writing” is an accurate and precise way of communication.

After collaborating interviews from Emma, Jenna's family doctor, and Amy's Pharmacist, this definition seemed to be fairly consistent. Technical writing is very much intertwined to all job descriptions, because no matter what you do, you have to effectively communicate with others.

In some cases the communication plays a more crucial role, but in all, technical writing serves as the purpose to communicate effectively to others. Whether it be in a “how-to” handbook, a journalist’s report, a scientist’s lab report on your research, or a doctor’s report of a patient’s visit, technical writing plays a crucial role in our society today.