Arianna Avalos

Technical Communication

What is Technical Communication?

According to Markel (2016), Technical communication encompasses a set of
activities that people do to discover, shape, and transmit information. (pg. 3).
There is emphasis on activities because there are many sources used to inform
with technical communication for example an ESPN weblog as pictured below,
however it is what we do with the information and how effective the source with
information is that creates a sense of technical communication.

Important Elements for Technical Communication (refer to above image)

- What is the purpose?
*audience (ex. Sports personnel)
*main point or message understood (ex. Sports updates, articles on
popular players)
-Is the information presented with clarity?
*design (ex. Images, important tabs on top)
 *organization (ex. Separated by sports categories)
*easy accessibility to necessary information (ex. Open search on right
upper corner)

Technical Communication that Needs Improvement

-Does not have a clear sense of purpose or audience

- Does not have clarification of main point (missing information)
- Unorganized
- Scattered information or information too close together (ex. Image below)

Points Missing on Image

*There is no information as to where to apply, how to apply or deadline
*Information is too closely together and nothing is separated for easy accessibility
*There is no sense of organization, rather just a block of information
 References

Markel, Mike (2016). Practical Strategies for Technical Communication. 75 Arlington

Street, Boston, MA 02116: Bedford/St. Martins.