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Transform your online presence with our innovative strategies, tailored to amplify your reach and engage your audience. At Perfectlytics Marketing we blend ...
Buybeta is a premier beauty/skin care e-commerce wholesaler and retailer of curated selection of products for all skin type, from top tier beauty/skincare ...
Speedaf Express is a joint-venture company formed from the YIWILL HOLDINGS and ZTO.We commit to reduce the end-to-end logistics costs while providing a stable ...
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WAVE is focused on leveling the playing field for young Africans to access economic opportunity. By turning motivated young talent into reliable human capital ...
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At Codva Creatives we believe that a participant’s excitement about an eLearning experience is certainly important, but it may not affect bottom line like ...
Project Growth champions remote flexibility, prioritizes employee well-being, fosters inclusivity, and cultivates a culture of continuous learning and ...
Raphael Group is a professional virtual assistant service that connects employers with skilled remote assistants. We offer a wide range of services to support ...
The Nigeria Vogue Media Integrity Academy is an initiative aimed at promoting ethical and responsible journalism in Nigeria. Vogue Media Integrity Academy is a ...
Brave Achievers is a non-profit organization that is tackling two major tech problems: Shortage of technical applications and product designers, and lack of ...
WorQulture is a business structuring and design firm We specialize in designing and implementing business processes, performance management tools, and learning ...
FHON Consulting Limited is here to solve industry challenges in: business strategy, branding, marketing, public relations, organizational operations, Human ...
Mustard Stone Technologies Limited is a financial technology company focused on the development of enterprise applications for cryptocurrency traders globally, ...
Woodgate Structure Limited is a Human Resource Management and Business Structuring Company, with a mindset Structured towards Sincerity of Purpose, ...
Welcome to a creative powerhouse; never short of an idea or ten. The parent company; Creaniacs Africa is a disruptive creative agency with in-depth competence ...
Technical writing is about simplifying complex things. It is a form of writing discipline that involves communicating complex information to those who need it to carry out a specific task or achieve a certain goal. It is vital to a wide range of businesses and industries because, with it, complex topics and procedures in these fields would be easier to understand.
Some of the components that make technical writing unique include:
The writing must be clear and easy to understand since it is explaining an already difficult concept.
The writing should be well-detailed, leaving no important information out.
It must be well structured, showing step-by-step instructions needed to simplify the concept.
The writing must of course solve a problem and provide enough value to the readers.
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Standard operating procedures (SOPs) are detailed guidelines outlining organizational tasks, promoting seamless operations. It may include everything from processing payroll to manufacturing guidelines and calculating vacation time.
Software Installation Guides
As the name implies, a software installation guide is written to guide users on how to install software. It would usually contain workflows, video tutorials, FAQs, and a troubleshooting guide.
Press Releases
Press releases are formal documents released by organizations to make business-related announcements. It usually highlights how the announcement impacts users and external stakeholders of the organization.
Case Studies and White Papers
Case studies & whitepapers are industry-specific documents that provide real-world examples testifying to an organization’s expertise and value, and are used for lead generation purposes.
They are written to address a particular challenge and require that the writer has an in-depth knowledge of the industry for effective writing.
API Documentation
API documentation helps the customers’ developers of a product interact easily with the product’s code to implement an API effectively. It contains instructions and tutorials to simplify integration with other APIs such as web API, software API, and SCPIs.
Other forms of technical writing include:
User Manuals
Service Level Agreements
Business Proposals
End-user Instructions
Technical Reports
A clear understanding of the product you intend to write on, the functions, solutions it provides, repair, replacement and troubleshooting.
In-depth knowledge of your product’s industry
Proper research skills to understand the content and do a detailed audience analysis.
Strong communication skills to communicate appropriately through writing.
Knowledge of technical writing tools like WordPress, Adobe RoboHelp, Google Docs, etc.
Basic graphics and web design skills.