ENGL 3125

Fundamentals of Effective Technical Writing

Technical Writing

- Audience-centered means of communication

provides clear and easy access to
information.
- Specialized scientific and industrial
information.

Business Writing

- Writing and style of documents used by

corporations, small businesses, and
organizations.
- Follows a specific format and designed to
persuade the audience to accept a bid to
complete a work project.

Professional Writing

- Utilized in the workplace, which includes

documents.

Technical Writing Business Writing

 Specialized writing which  Persuasive in nature.

involves technical, scientific,  Used by corporations, small
and engineering-based topics. businesses, and organizations.
 Writing is meant for a specific It involves business
audience and is action-oriented. relationships.
 Informative writing. Focuses on  Sample document types:
the technical nature of the reports, e-mails, letters, and
topic. presentation materials.
 Sample document types: user
manuals, grants and proposals,
training manuals, feasibility
reports, annual reports, and
medical abstracts.

Characteristics of Technical Writing

1. Technically accurate
2. Useful
3. Concise
4. Complete
5. Clear