TECHNICAL WRITING IS

RESPONSIBLE
Presented By: Mishal Khalid
CMS: 16601
TECHNICAL WRITING
• Practical Writing
• A type of writing where the author is writing
about a particular subject that requires direction,
instruction, or explanation.
• A presentation of information that helps the
reader to solve problems
• Used in proposals, manuals, lab reports and
many other kinds of professional documents
THREE BASIC CONCEPTS
1. Technical writing is audience centered
2. Technical writing is presentational
3. Technical writing is responsible

1. 2. 3.
TECHNICAL WRITING IS RESPONSIBLE

• Focuses on writer
• Readers count on you to be their guide
• Take responsibility for writing
• Must tell the truth
• To ensure that audience understands the
message
TECHNICAL WRITING IS RESPONSIBLE
• Use honest language and format
Responsible.
Help stakeholder to achieve their goals.

• Create helpful visuals

It should be precise.

• Credit others
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• Use Direct, Simple expression
For example,
A complex, indirect expression
“ if there is a confirmation of the tank level rising,
a determination of the source should be made”
A simple, direct expression
“ Determine if the tank level is rising. Visually
check to see if liquid is coming out of the first-
floor trench”
CODES OF ETHICAL
CONDUCT
• Use language and visuals with precision
• Prefer simple, direct expression of ideas
• Satisfy the audience’s need for information
• Audience understands the message
• Respect the work of colleagues
• Strive continually to improve professional
competence
THANK YOU