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We are a start-up media company looking to touch areas in the Nigerian market not normally visited or improve on areas we think Nigerians aren't too ...
Afconrecruit Limited is a company that provides solutions to improve the quality and output of the work transaction for both Employers and Employees. Job ...
Raedial Farms Limited is a wholly Nigerian-owned and registered company focused on the sustainable management of farms, palm plantations, and livestock with ...
For 15 years we have been building and managing telecommunications towers that are the essential backbone of mobile telecommunications in Africa - the leapfrog ...
Kuda is a full-service, app-based digital bank. Our mission is to be the go-to bank not just for those living on the African continent, but also for the ...
Edukoya - We are a team of visionaries building the future of Africa's education. The team breathes enthusiasm, determination, and diversity with the ...
Investors king is a digital news media that provides comprehensive analysis on business, finance, economy, technology and government policy. We are a team of ...
Pandora Agency Limited is a Marketing and Communications firm based in Lagos, Nigeria. We provide data-driven and proven communication strategies to our ...
Edukoya - We are a team of visionaries building the future of Africa's education. The team breathes enthusiasm, determination, and diversity with the ...
Verraki is a proudly African company partnering with enterprises and governments to accelerate the development and transformation of Africa by providing ...
At TeamAce, we help businesses across different industries thrive. We work with businesses to create their desired change by getting the right people, ...
Kuda is a full-service, app-based digital bank. Our mission is to be the go-to bank not just for those living on the African continent, but also for the ...
Pathway Advisors Limited is a boutique investment banking firm that aims at integrating superior values of trust and honesty while providing exceptional ...
We invest more than just funds; we invest our knowledge and experience, our ideas and our infrastructure. Working alongside entrepreneurs and co-founders, we ...
UnoCasa Limited was incorporated in 2009 to provide companies with business solutions in Marketing, Business Strategy , Recruitment and general Human Resources ...
DecorCity is the most fashion forward resource for whats trending today, encompassing the breadth of appealing designs. With sophisticated designs for homes, ...
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.