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Technical Communication Skills 2

Technical communication is the process of transmitting facts and information to a defined audience for a specific purpose, such as informing, explaining, or describing. When creating technical documents, writers must consider the audience, purpose, format, and style. The audience may have different levels of understanding and information needs. The purpose could be to inform, explain, or record actions. Technical communication can be presented in formats like reports, records, and instructions.

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Technical Communication Skills 2

Technical communication is the process of transmitting facts and information to a defined audience for a specific purpose, such as informing, explaining, or describing. When creating technical documents, writers must consider the audience, purpose, format, and style. The audience may have different levels of understanding and information needs. The purpose could be to inform, explain, or record actions. Technical communication can be presented in formats like reports, records, and instructions.

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Lecture 1

Technical Communication Skills


2
Recap What is Technical
Communication?
Technical communication is
the process of transmitting
facts and information to a
defined audience for a
specific purpose.
In other words it is
”communicating for
understanding”.
Explanation:

• Technical writers present information in


science ,electronics or other technical
areas on a professional level, backed up by
data facts, so that information is complete
and accurate.
• Employees who can produce focused, clear
documents often have a competitive edge
over others who are less skilled with
written communication.
Factors involved in Technical
communication
Technical writers must consider
before beginning any type of
technical communication.
• These are
1. audience,
2. purpose,
3. format,
4. and style.
Audience
• The Audience could consist of
managers, co-workers, customers
and clients, the general public, or
any combination.
• They will have different levels of
understanding and different
information needs that require
specific formats and styles of
communication.
Purpose
The purpose of a technical
document could be
• to inform,
• explain,
• describe or record your
action.
Format
Technical communication can be
written in the following formats
Reports or documents, such as
personals, lab reports, product
specification, or quality-test results.
Records-keeping forms, such as
service reports, travel and expense
forms or troubleshooting logs.
Instructions, such as user guides,
online help, and training manuals.

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