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    GLOSSARY

    Technical Writing: Quickstart Guides


    With Leslie O’Flahavan

    Use these terms and definitions below to understand concepts taught in the course.

    Transcript Search: note that you can search for terms directly within the course. To search video text, switch to
    the Transcripts tab, then press Cmd/Ctrl + F on your keyboard to run a search within the active transcript.

    Term Definition

    conceptual guide Introduces the main concepts of your product, process, or tool

    outcome statement A statement included at the beginning of the guide (or each section) that
    tells users what they will accomplish from using the guide

    plain language Communication your audience can understand the first time they read
    or hear it

    procedural guide Tells users how to do the series of steps required to get started with
    your product, process, or tool

    visuals Charts, drawings, or screenshots that help users understand how to use
    your product or service

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