Technical writing

How is Technical Writing Different?

Technical writing in the workplace may differ from academic writing in may ways:

  • One and done? Technical documents may be constantly edited and updated.

  • Are you used to writing alone? Technical documents are often written by a team.

  • Writing for the web means using less text, more space, and visual details like icons, pictures, and bullet points.

  • Your audience may be local, national, or even global.

  • There may be ethical and political contexts to be aware of, especially with a national or global audience.

Technical Writing Infographic

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