Class notes for 9/3

Q: What is technical writing?

A: Any form of concise and specific writing that effectively communicates and enable readers to understand a proof or concept in a variety of technical fields.

The 8 characteristics of writing:

• Honesty
• Clarity
• Accuracy
• Comprehensive
• Accessibility/Availability
• Conciseness
• Professional appearance
• Correctness

Examples of technical documents/writing:

• Emails/CVs
• Resumes
• Letters
• Reports
• Power points
• Psuedo-code
• Notes
• Tutorials
• Manuals
• Portable Document Format (PDF)