2006-09-08 21:17:46 · 2 answers · asked by Eric 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Your question is quite vauge but I'll try to answer it - basically technical writing is very clear, concise and to the point. Mostly it describes a process, procedure or gives instructions.
Technical writers are the ones who write the users guides, hardware guides, technical manuals and even the little instruction booklets that come with your pedometer or other little gadget. Any time you buy something that comes with or requires a guide or manual, those were written by technical writers. They are exampes of technical writing.
2006-09-08 21:25:05 · answer #1 · answered by Kleineganz 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A few years ago I had some interest in technical writing and I purchased a very good book about the subject. Science and Technical Writing by Philip Rubens. The book goes into very good detail and even provides symbol and scientific reference data with charts. It is a very complex style of writing which covers a broad range of subjects. The best way to view it is in scientific magazines like Scientific American [My favorite]. Also in most cases theory or fact based information is the outcome. Which in my opinion is a great way to understand what you are reading.
2006-09-08 21:35:12 · answer #2 · answered by tadpoleslider 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋