Collaborative Post #1 - Jack Johnston & Alan DuPree

Technical writing is a form of writing that communicates an idea in
the easiest form possible. This means that it doesn’t confuse the
audience with big words or lots of jargon. The writing is simple and
to the point. Whether you are an engineer trying to communicate to the
general public, or a doctor trying to refer a patient to a specialist,
technical writing is a technique that will always be needed. Examples
of technical writing can be found in many forms such as instruction
manuals, reports, business letters, etc. It is important that technical writing be concise and extremely accurate. The difference in proper and improper technical writing could be the difference in the saving of a life and the unexpected loss of life. Technical writing is
everywhere, whether it is in a cell phone instruction manual or even
the directions you hear when you move through an over the phone
options menu. A Technical communicator uses technical writing in
their career. There is a growing demand for technical writers in
today’s age. As technology advances, so will this need for technical
writers.