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Technical & Scientific Writing Teresa Foxworthy Cook

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  • 1. Technical & ScientificWritingTeresa Foxworthy Cook

2. What is technicalwriting/communication? 3. Definitions writing that aims to get work done, to change peopleby changing the way they do things. (Riordan) taking complex information and making it clear for alay audience the exchange of information that helps peopleinteract with technology, advance workplacegoals, and solve complex problems (Gurak & Lannon) 4. Types of Technical Communication annual reports instructions quick guides descriptions scholarly articles letters software guides memos training materials procedures promotional social media contentmaterials presentations technical reports podcasts proposals videos newsletters manuals user guides 5. Who creates these materials? 6. Two Types of Individuals technical communication professionals other professionals who write as part of their job 7. Differences between Academic& Technical Writing Academic Writing Technical WritingAudience Singular - Teacher Varied & ChangingPurposeEarn a Grade/Display Complete a Task KnowledgeKnowledge Base Audience Has MoreWriter Has MorePage DesignLimitedInfinite Variety 8. Major Traits of Technical Writing is audience centered enhances relationships enables readers to act occurs within a community is interactive is appropriate is responsible is designed has definite purposes 9. Three Primary Purposes ofTechnical Communication to inform to persuade to instruct 10. Technical Writing in Hollywood YouTube 11. ReferencesGurak, Laura and John Lannon. Strategies for Technical Communication inthe Workplace. Boston: Longman, 2010.Riordan, Daniel. Technical Report Writing Today.