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Royal Resource Management (RRM), a digital marketing and consulting firmJob Description Are you a skilled content creator with your own professional shooting ...
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 ...
The Nigeria Vogue Media Integrity Academy is an initiative aimed at promoting ethical and responsible journalism in Nigeria. Vogue Media Integrity Academy is a ...
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, ...
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 ...
Artee Group is one of Nigeria’s leading businesses spanning across the consumption space. While retail forms the core business activity of Artee Group, ...
Miskay Boutique is a Nigerian based fashion retail company established in august 2012 with a simple idea of bridging the gap between the European vibrant fast ...
General Job Description We are seeking reliable and dedicated media team in the following fields: Reporter, Editor, Feature Writer to work in a publishing and ...
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 ...
Vatebra is a leading ICT company in Africa with competency in the delivery of cutting-edge Software Solutions in the Private and Public Sector in Africa. The ...
Having remained in the works for about a decade, Genesis studios commenced business in November 2006 with the ultimate aim of being positioned as the best ...
We are widely valued for providing our clients with ISO Consultancy Services. Rendered by diligent professionals, these offered services are appreciated for ...
Resource Intermediaries Limited (RIL) is a company registered in Nigeria to engage in outsourcing services. We focus on three key areas; Human Resource ...
KTS Integration is a printing services Company, Based in Port Harcourt.Responsibilities Conduct thorough research on assigned topics to create well-informed ...
Afrihood Development Company is the trusted real estate solution provider changing the face of Africa one building at a time Responsibilities: Create ...
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.