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Proven methodology, profound impact, and sustainable results. These are the component that makes our company unique. At Fadac Resources we provide businesses ...
Pulse.ng is Nigeria's popular news platform online highlighting the entertainment, style, and news that are part of and the West African DNA.Job Overview ...
Pulse.ng is Nigeria's popular news platform online highlighting the entertainment, style, and news that are part of and the West African DNA.Job Description ...
Tezza”(te-zza) from the Italian word "Completezza” embodies our commitment to providing IT and Business Solutions that are comprehensive, through ...
Proven methodology, profound impact, and sustainable results. These are the component that makes our company unique. At Fadac Resources we provide businesses ...
We are a Digital Marketing Agency based in surulele, Lagos Nigeria. We are a team of digital marketing experts that help businesses of all sizes implement ...
We are a leading financial services provider dedicated to supporting supply chain vendors and businesses in their growth and success.Role Responsibilities: ...
Owens and Xley Consults is a Lagos based company that offers business advisory and consulting services to help Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). Our ...
Learn about us, & what we believe in We have the right tools, the people and the insights to help you create a personalized plan to pursue your financial goals ...
The Startup Place Ltd is a Busibess Consulting firm with key focus on Startup Development, Digital Marketing and Business Growth. We pull a team of passionate ...
IFS is an international facilities management company operating global standards to wide range of clients in Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa and the Middle East. ...
We are a socially driven digital agency that delivers user friendly and creative products for brands across the globeWHAT WILL YOU BE DOING: Your main ...
Growth in Value Alliance (GV Alliance) Partners is a business advisory and market intelligence services firm. Our objectives are to assist organizations to ...
Betensured provides football betting predictions, detailed analysis, betting tips, football form and statistics, the latest results and so much more! ...
AjoCard is a financial technology company focused on making it easy for the underserved and unbanked to manage their money and make payments securely and ...
Buildings and More Limited is an E-commence online and mobile commerce company founded in 2019. Our aim is to stand out as one of the world’s largest ...
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.