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TECHNICAL WRITING
Presented by
Shomini Parashar
Assistant Professor, Biotechnology Department
This is the type of writing that will help people in
understanding any technical topic like computer algorithm
or a new drug or a new piece of technology etc.
It includes-
Adjusting and reorganizing content on topics that need
more attention, relocation of paragraphs, correction of
sentences, coherence of paragraph or entire topics,
grammatical errors etc.
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Technical Writing
Techniques for good technical writing:
1. Overcome writer’s block
Psychological condition of loosing the ability and enthusiasm to write due to
personal issues, financial or emotional crisis, criticism from peers, or
excessive work pressure.
The following measures may help prevent a writer’s block:
Think Positive- talk to good friends who boost your morale
Over look criticism
Take short breaks in between.
Read some other material not related to your writing.
Avoid excessive stress.
Negative : You are not writing this correctly .
Positive : If you practice you can write it correctly.
A technical writer has deadlines to achieve and
guidelines to abide by.
Hence, one needs to focus not only on writing
effectively but also on writing efficiently . This requires
organization of ideas and planning.