What is Technical Communication?
Society for Technical Communication defines technical communication as, "a broad field and includes any form of communication that exhibits one or more of the following characteristics:
- Communicating about technical or specialized topics, such as computer applications, medical procedures, or environmental regulations.
- Communicating by using technology, such as web pages, help files, or social media sites.
- Providing instructions about how to do something, regardless of how technical the task is or even if technology is used to create or distribute that communication."
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As found in, The Essentials of Technical Communication by Teabeaux & Dragga
Helpful LinksSociety for Technical Communication- A professional association that has tons of helpful information and tips for technical communication.
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Career Services- This site has excellent examples for technical writing. Klariti- Great business writing tips, tools and examples can be found on this site. The Owl- Need help with writing? Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL) is my go to site for all writing questions. Essay Punch- Essay Punch helps students improve essays with online tutorials. BibMe- An automatic bibliography builder that fills in works in many formats. |
If you are searching for a resourceful book about technical communication, The Essentials of Technical Communication by Elizabeth Tebaeaux and Sam Dragga is a fantastic book!
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