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Doheney Services Ltd is a Human Resource Consulting outfit set up in November 2004. The Firm is a one- stop firm providing specialized and in depth human ...
Hensard University is a unique private university licensed by the Federal Government of Nigeria in 2023 and promoted by the Henry Seriake Dickson Foundation ...
Digital Marketing Skill Institute was founded in 2012 by Tobi Asehinde during his master's final year at the Portsmouth University, United Kingdom in his ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Enov8 Solutions was established in 2018 with head office in Lagos Nigeria . We are a software development focused company with the believe that business ...
Enov8 Solutions was established in 2018 with head office in Lagos Nigeria . We are a software development focused company with the believe that business ...
Janed Web Studio is an experienced Web Design Agency team with over 5 years of experience. We have over 1000 positive reviews from startups all around the ...
TRANSSION HOLDINGS, the company formerly known as TECNO TELECOM LIMITED, established in July 2006, is a high-tech company specializing in the R&D, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 recognize the individuality of each corporate customer and therefore offer a wide range of top class tailor-made products and services at competitive rates, ...
The NSIA-LUTH Cancer Center (NLCC) is West Africa's most renowned center dedicated solely to offering premium cancer care, research, education, and ...
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.