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Technical & Scientific
Writing
Teresa Foxworthy Cook
What is technical
writing/communication?
Definitions
• “writing that aims to get work done, to change people
  by changing the way they do things.” (Riordan)

• taking complex information and making it clear for a
  lay audience

• “the exchange of information that helps people
  interact with technology, advance workplace
  goals, and solve complex problems” (Gurak & Lannon)
Types of Technical Communication
  •   annual reports       •   instructions
  •   quick guides         •   descriptions
  •   scholarly articles   •   letters
  •   software guides      •   memos
  •   training materials   •   procedures
  •   promotional          •   social media content
      materials            •   presentations
  •   technical reports    •   podcasts
  •   proposals            •   videos
  •   newsletters
  •   manuals
  •   user guides
Who creates these materials?
Two Types of Individuals
• technical communication professionals

• other professionals who write as part of their job
Differences between Academic
& Technical Writing
                 Academic Writing       Technical Writing


Audience         Singular - Teacher     Varied & Changing

Purpose          Earn a Grade/Display   Complete a Task
                 Knowledge
Knowledge Base   Audience Has More      Writer Has More
Page Design      Limited                Infinite Variety
Major Traits of Technical Writing
• is audience centered
• enhances relationships
• enables readers to act
• occurs within a community
• is interactive
• is appropriate
• is responsible
• is designed
• has definite purposes
Three Primary Purposes of
Technical Communication


• to inform
• to persuade
• to instruct
• Technical Writing in Hollywood – YouTube
References
Gurak, Laura and John Lannon. Strategies for Technical Communication in
  the Workplace. Boston: Longman, 2010.

Riordan, Daniel. Technical Report Writing Today.
Overview of technical & scientific writing with narration

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Overview of technical & scientific writing with narration

  • 3.
  • 4. Definitions • “writing that aims to get work done, to change people by changing the way they do things.” (Riordan) • taking complex information and making it clear for a lay audience • “the exchange of information that helps people interact with technology, advance workplace goals, and solve complex problems” (Gurak & Lannon)
  • 5. Types of Technical Communication • annual reports • instructions • quick guides • descriptions • scholarly articles • letters • software guides • memos • training materials • procedures • promotional • social media content materials • presentations • technical reports • podcasts • proposals • videos • newsletters • manuals • user guides
  • 6. Who creates these materials?
  • 7. Two Types of Individuals • technical communication professionals • other professionals who write as part of their job
  • 8. Differences between Academic & Technical Writing Academic Writing Technical Writing Audience Singular - Teacher Varied & Changing Purpose Earn a Grade/Display Complete a Task Knowledge Knowledge Base Audience Has More Writer Has More Page Design Limited Infinite Variety
  • 9. Major Traits of Technical Writing • is audience centered • enhances relationships • enables readers to act • occurs within a community • is interactive • is appropriate • is responsible • is designed • has definite purposes
  • 10. Three Primary Purposes of Technical Communication • to inform • to persuade • to instruct
  • 11. • Technical Writing in Hollywood – YouTube
  • 12. References Gurak, Laura and John Lannon. Strategies for Technical Communication in the Workplace. Boston: Longman, 2010. Riordan, Daniel. Technical Report Writing Today.

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