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Sell or Buy all kinds of car at your doorstep, Perform any transaction after confirming an order.Job Description We are currently in need for a Content ...
MOJEC Power is ranked in the top 3 Nigerian Companies operating in the power sector. Mojec Power is the leading electricity contractor to African Governments ...
At Mechanic On The Go we redefine the traditional notion of auto care. We're not just mechanics; we're your automotive lifeline, ready to roll wherever you are ...
DentistFind connects patients with dental practitioners in a convenient and efficient way. DentistFind's mission is to create an environment for the patient ...
Velox Real Estate & Investment Limited is a dedicated to real estate development and helping real estate investors acquire land that suits their purpose and ...
A top logistics firm located in NigeriaDetails Do you have a passion for 3D animation and a talent for curriculum development? We're hiring a course ...
DentistFind connects patients with dental practitioners in a convenient and efficient way. DentistFind's mission is to create an environment for the patient ...
DentistFind connects patients with dental practitioners in a convenient and efficient way. DentistFind's mission is to create an environment for the patient ...
We are strongly convinced that your home or office space is not complete until you fit it with the right furniture. Whether you are looking for a coffee table, ...
Salvo International Agency is a start-up developing innovative technology solutions that solve key challenges in creators/passion industry. We are a start-up ...
We are Africa's award-winning writing solution company for entrepreneurs, professionals, celebrities, & leaders who want to tell their stories, grow their ...
Jewels Leading Lights Academy is a Christian school that started off in September 2013 and was birth from the Bible club where children gather every Saturday ...
Our goal is to utilize decades of real world expertise to focus on closing the logistics gaps in Sub-Saharan Africa beginning with Nigeria. We are positioning ...
Our goal is to utilize decades of real world expertise to focus on closing the logistics gaps in Sub-Saharan Africa beginning with Nigeria. We are positioning ...
Nimai Management Consultants was established in 2009. We are a financial consulting firm that offers professional financial consulting and advice to our ...
Wheelmax is a car marketplace that provides easy access and relevant guidance to individuals to help them easily buy the right cars for their budget and needs. ...
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.