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By: 100 Little Ways You Can Dramatically Improve Your Writing | Online Colleges « 100 ways…

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 07:54:34 +0000

[...] Use tangible examples: Help readers — especially if they are not experts in the field — understand what you’re writing by detailing tangible examples. [...]

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100 Little Ways You Can Dramatically Improve Your Writing | Online Colleges — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 03:47:34 +0000

[...] Use tangible examples: Help readers — especially if they are not experts in the field — understand what you’re writing by detailing tangible examples. [...]

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Friday Links « Bridging the Gap — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:42:22 +0000

[...] I’m a big fan of tips and tricks – I reckon we all need all the help we can get J. Freelancefolder has a great blog giving ten great technical writing tips. [...]

By: Jagdeep

Jagdeep — Fri, 16 May 2008 05:55:30 +0000

I would liek to add to the useful information already shared: “Make continuous attempts to write to-the-point instructions that do not rely on heavy vocabulary. You do not want your readers to repeatedly refer to a dictionary while understanding the technical content. Flowery language is intriguing in novels, not in technical documentation.”

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:45:47 +0000

Technical writing differs from print in that people will not read word for word and will be grabbed by different things. It is still important to remember good sentence structure and proper grammar when writing in order to establish credibility. Visit this blog that talks about Top Ten Tip to Better Writing. http://www.prwriterextraordinaire.com/blog.html

By: Bill Gruener

Bill Gruener — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:41:14 +0000

Very good advice! I’ll strengthen tip # 6–tables rock. I use tables a lot, and every time I structure information into a table, I get plaudits. Tables are an excellent structure for paring down the content. By focusing on the absolute, you provide the reader with the info they absolutely need.
Another tip: Grab a style guide. There are many available. The Chicago Manual of Style (CMS) is the classic for most style issues if book oriented. The Microsoft Manual of Style for Technical Publications, Third Edition is excellent for software, Web, anything computer related.

By: Stefanie

Stefanie — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:58:54 +0000

As solid as these tips are, I have to wonder if they’d help the kind of person who typically does technical writing. I’ve talked to people who write horrible technical explanations and they nearly always think they’re being incredibly simplistic and clear.

By: M.Osita Nwaneri

M.Osita Nwaneri — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 01:28:06 +0000

Thanks for this. Certainly spot on.

By: Keith Johnson, Author "Ten Great Technical Writing Tips"

Keith Johnson, Author "Ten Great Technical Writing Tips" — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 14:20:58 +0000

Thank you, everyone, for visiting freelancefolder dot com and taking the time to comment on my article. I hope that you all will benefit from the article in some way and be able to translate this new knowledge into new productivity, whether it be for personal or professional ends. All The Best, Keith

By: Debra Dalgleish

Debra Dalgleish — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 14:02:07 +0000

Jon, I can see why #7 would make a designer smile. It’s a good layout tip, but not going to help my technical writing skills.