Technical Writing For Dummies

Sheryl Lindsell-Roberts

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For Dummies
27 June 2023

Sociology & anthropology

Learn to document the technology that makes the world go

Technical Writing For Dummies is a master class on how to build a career writing user manuals, e-learning, streaming, simulations, and more. It even zooms into the metaverse. Whether you’re new to the field, a seasoned professional, or a technical person who needs to write, this guide arms you with the skills you need to cash in on this flourishing world of technical writing. This isn’t your average how-to. It’s a compendium of innovative industry knowledge that will help you set yourself apart with the latest trends and best practices in technical writing. As a tech writer, you’ll need a robust skillset that allows you to offer clear and concise documentation for just about anything. This new edition of Technical Writing For Dummies—updated for all of today’s tech writing advances—can get you there.

Uncover the basics of technical writing and master common documentation types Get insight into the career paths available to tech writers today Discover new remote collaboration options and cloud-based tools for technical writers Learn how to elevate your documents for high search engine optimization (SEO) rankings Improve your craft to connect with diverse, global audiences

Whether you’re a technical writer or technical professional who needs to write—you can learn the best practices of effective technical writing, as well as how to navigate its various formats and platforms, thanks to this handy Dummies guide.

By: Sheryl Lindsell-Roberts
Imprint: For Dummies
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 185mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781394176755
ISBN 10: 1394176759
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 27 June 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 1 Part 1: What It Takes to Write Technical Docs 5 Chapter 1: Working as a Technical Writer 7 Chapter 2: Putting Together a Team and a Plan 25 Part 2: The Write Stuff 37 Chapter 3: Completing a Technical Writing Brief 39 Chapter 4: Crafting a Draft 51 Chapter 5: Designing Documents to Enhance the User Experience 57 Chapter 6: Honing the Tone 85 Chapter 7: Fine-Tuning toward the Ideal 97 Part 3: Frequently Written Docs 107 Chapter 8: Writing User Manuals and More 109 Chapter 9: Preparing Abstracts 127 Chapter 10: Creating Spec Sheets 133 Chapter 11: Generating Questionnaires 141 Chapter 12: Preparing for Technical Presentations 149 Chapter 13: Abridging for Executive Summaries 159 Part 4: Tech Tools 167 Chapter 14: Collaborating with Others 169 Chapter 15: Videoconferencing 183 Chapter 16: Offering eLearning 195 Chapter 17: Surfing the Net 211 Chapter 18: Protecting Intellectual Property 221 Part 5: The Part of Tens 233 Chapter 19: Ten Tips for Writing a Whitepaper 235 Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Publishing in a Technical Journal 241 Chapter 21: Ten Frustrations of Technical Writers 247 Appendix A: Punctuation Made Easy 253 Appendix B: Grammar’s Not Grueling 265 Appendix C: Abbreviations and Metric Equivalents 275 Appendix D: Tech Talk: Glossary of Terms 285 Appendix E: Technical Writing Brief 289 Index 293

Sheryl Lindsell-Roberts leads business-writing seminars throughout the country and is the author of over 25 books, including 135 Tips for Writing Successful Business Documents. She has appeared on television and radio networks throughout the United States and has been featured and quoted in The New York Times.

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