First blog post!

This blogpost marks the start of my journey to successfully complete my English 2010 class: Technical Writing. Along the way I hope to inform any readers out there on interesting things that I am learning and by doing so, hopefully improve my technical writing skills in the process (along with a passing grade if I am lucky enough!). So without further adieu, I would like to introduce you to the concepts of Technical Writing.

Chapter 1: Introduction to Technical Communication

Being an introductory chapter, this largely focused on defining Technical Communication which emphasis the difference between technical communication and other types of writing being your purpose and audience. Technical writing is done so not for entertainment purposes like many styles are, but for delivering information and technical data to a very specific audience. This information must be accurate, clear and concise. You want to ensure that the reader is getting the information so try to cut back on unnecessary lines and information. The easier and quicker to read, the more likely your target audience will do so.

Having the ability to communicate effectively is not just a requirement for technical writings, but for the business world as a whole. In a 2012 study it was ranked as the #1 most important skill according to employers.

So if you wish to improve your technical communication skills (and perhaps your career path), please continue to follow my blog every week!

Until next time,
-Andy