THE BASIC

PRINCIPLES OF
TECHNICAL WRITING

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OVERVIEW There are five basic principles of technical writing,
including quality content, audience and purpose,
accessibility, grammar, and writing style.

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QUALITY CONTENT

the writer must be aware of the format that

will be used to present the information.
An understanding of the full scope of the
project—including applicable deadlines and
why the material is being written—is also
important to create high-quality content.

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AUDIENCE AND
PURPOSE

In order to produce successful technical

writing, the writer must understand both the
purpose and target audience of the project
When it comes to connecting with their
audience, the writer must know how much the
readers already understand, along with what
responsibilities they have.

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ACCESSIBILITY

The audience must be able to easily access

the information that the writer has produced.
The technical writer must determine the most
effective techniques for helping readers
navigate the document, such as a
bibliography, page numbers, and a table of
contents.

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GRAMMAR

Any technical document must be written in a

clear, precise, and straightforward manner
using proper grammar. Pieces should also be
proofread and edited to address any issues or
inconsistencies in language, style, and
structure.

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WRITING STYLE

Every technical piece has a different writing

style since it’s strongly dependent on who the
audience is and the reason why the project is
being written.
Because it ties back to who your audience is,
word choice is also a vital element of writing
style that helps writers meet the needs of the
audience.

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TECHNICAL
WRITING IN
Proposal, Research Report
TEACHING AND Action Plan Letter of Recommendation
EDUCATION Incident Report Résumé/Portfolio
Informational Form Memo
Meeting Minutes

Test Progress Report

Instructions Inform Letter
Lesson Plan Feedback letter
Questionnaire Survey
Guidelines for Activity Performance Evaluation

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CREATING A
RESUME
A resume is a brief description of an individual's
professional experience, education, and personal
accomplishments used to acquire a job.
Resumes are important documents because they offer
a reflection of the individual applicant. It is beneficial
to have a strong resume in order to find a fulfilling job;
TYPES OF
RESUME
The chronological resume provides a short history of your
education and work experience. The resume will list your
education and work history in reverse chronological order
with the most recent educational achievement and job
experience listed first.
A chronological resume typically includes the following sections:
Contact information
Objectives/goals
Education
Experience
Professional memberships and affiliations
Licenses and certifications
Awards and honors
A functional resume showcases strengths and skills
relevant to the job, including transferable skills, which are
skills that were developed for one type of job but are
transferable to another. functional resumes are often used
when you are changing career fields or when you have
significant gaps in your employment history.
It typically includes the following sections:
Contact information
Profile, which is a short description of the individual focusing on
relevant experience and skills
Skills summary, which is usually a bulleted list of skills relevant to the
position
Professional experience categorized by skills rather than positions
held
Employment history, which is often a short listing of positions in
reverse chronological order
Education, which is usually in reverse chronological order

An entry-level resume is one that highlights your

education, soft skills, and activities when you
haven’t yet gained much work experience. This type
of resume will highlight the skills you’ve acquired so
far and can show an employer you’re willing to learn
An entry-level resume is one that highlights your
education, soft skills, and activities when you
haven’t yet gained much work experience. This type
of resume will highlight the skills you’ve acquired so
far and can show an employer you’re willing to learn
Essential Parts of a Resume
A basic resume should include five specific sections:
Contact/communication information
Objective
Work experience
Education
Skills
 Contact/Communication information

The communication section on a resume should include

the full (first and last) name of the applicant, a phone
number, and an e-mail address where the individual can
be reached. Home address information and links to
websites or social media platforms may also be provided
optionally.
Contact/Communication information
 OBJECTIVE

The objective section of a resume also called the

professional summary, is a brief and succinct description
of the applicant. Resume writers should focus on
describing the value they can bring to a company because
in many cases, that is the factor which hiring managers
consider the most
OBJECTIVE
 OBJECTIVE

“Driven and meticulous recent graduate with a B.Sc. in Accounting and Finance
from the London School of Economics with a 3.98 GPA. 6+ months of experience
in forensic accounting and spreadsheet & data manipulation. Looking for an
entry-level position as a forensic accountant at the XYZ Accounting Firm.”
 Experience Section on a Resume

The experience section is the first area where writers should

provide as much detail as possible. It contains information relevant
to dates of past or current employment (on a month/year basis),
job titles, job duties, and accomplishments in the workplace.
Specific job duties should be adjusted on the resume to highlight
the most relevant and effective skills for the job for which the
writer is applying.
Experience Section on a Resume
 Education Section

The education part of a resume should include information about

the school or college the applicant attended. More specifically,
details such as the degree type, the major and/or minor, the
school's location, and the date the degree was received (or
projected graduation date) should be provided.
 HARD SKILLS
Hard skills are the technical skills you pick at university or work.
They can be measured, and are usually directly related to the
tasks you complete at work. These are often measurable.

Proficiency in standard UX software such as Sketch, InVision,

Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, XD), and other
relevant UX and UI design tools
Good understanding of front-end web development (HTML,
CSS, JAVA)
 SOFT SKILLS
While hard skills are learned technical skills, soft skills are your
personal attributes. Here are a few, just to give you a general
idea:
Leadership skills
Strategic management and planning
Research
Teamwork
Communication
Emotional intelligence,
Problem-solving skills,
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