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1st Article – The first article to me explained the importance of effective technical writing and communication. It reiterated the teacher’s point about effective technical communication being important to those who plan in the field of science, engineering, or any other profession that requires a good bit of technological knowledge. In my field, lab reports are extremely important because they give a precise analysis on the properties of a specific material. This article expanded my knowledge on how proper technical communication could possibly result in a more productive work environment.
2nd Article – I found the second article to be extremely interesting because it thoroughly explains the different kinds of writers. Originally, I had no idea that editors, authors, and technical writers had different writing styles. The main difference between authors, editors, and technical writers is their audience. Editors and authors have a similar audience in which they are writing for the general public. This general public could consist of consumers, children, and other hobbyists. Technical writers write for an audience with the same general technological knowledge. Technical writers also write strictly non-fictional writing, whereas authors and editors could possibly write fiction or non-fiction.
3rd Article – Did not work
4th Article – This article seemed to be the most helpful because it gave tips on how someone could improve their technical writing. The most useful tip that I found was the one on length. The important thing to understand about technical writing is the audience may be as busy as or even busier than the writer and the writer must take that into account. An engineer that has been working all day is not going to want to read a ten page report. It is important that all of the major points be expressed but they must be expressed in a time efficient manner.
2nd Article – I found the second article to be extremely interesting because it thoroughly explains the different kinds of writers. Originally, I had no idea that editors, authors, and technical writers had different writing styles. The main difference between authors, editors, and technical writers is their audience. Editors and authors have a similar audience in which they are writing for the general public. This general public could consist of consumers, children, and other hobbyists. Technical writers write for an audience with the same general technological knowledge. Technical writers also write strictly non-fictional writing, whereas authors and editors could possibly write fiction or non-fiction.
3rd Article – Did not work
4th Article – This article seemed to be the most helpful because it gave tips on how someone could improve their technical writing. The most useful tip that I found was the one on length. The important thing to understand about technical writing is the audience may be as busy as or even busier than the writer and the writer must take that into account. An engineer that has been working all day is not going to want to read a ten page report. It is important that all of the major points be expressed but they must be expressed in a time efficient manner.
posted by adupree11 at 5/27/2008 09:37:00 PM
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