Technical Writing For Dummies
2. Auflage Mai 2023
336 Seiten, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
Learn to document the technology that makes the world go
Technical Writing For Dummies is a master class on how to build a career writing user manuals, e-learning, streaming, simulations, and more. It even zooms into the metaverse. Whether you're new to the field, a seasoned professional, or a technical person who needs to write, this guide arms you with the skills you need to cash in on this flourishing world of technical writing. This isn't your average how-to. It's a compendium of innovative industry knowledge that will help you set yourself apart with the latest trends and best practices in technical writing. As a tech writer, you'll need a robust skillset that allows you to offer clear and concise documentation for just about anything. This new edition of Technical Writing For Dummies--updated for all of today's tech writing advances--can get you there.
* Uncover the basics of technical writing and master common documentation types
* Get insight into the career paths available to tech writers today
* Discover new remote collaboration options and cloud-based tools for technical writers
* Learn how to elevate your documents for high search engine optimization (SEO) rankings
* Improve your craft to connect with diverse, global audiences
Whether you're a technical writer or technical professional who needs to write--you can learn the best practices of effective technical writing, as well as how to navigate its various formats and platforms, thanks to this handy Dummies guide.
Part 1: What It Takes to Write Technical Docs 5
Chapter 1: Working as a Technical Writer 7
Chapter 2: Putting Together a Team and a Plan 25
Part 2: The Write Stuff 37
Chapter 3: Completing a Technical Writing Brief 39
Chapter 4: Crafting a Draft 51
Chapter 5: Designing Documents to Enhance the User Experience 57
Chapter 6: Honing the Tone 85
Chapter 7: Fine-Tuning toward the Ideal 97
Part 3: Frequently Written Docs 107
Chapter 8: Writing User Manuals and More 109
Chapter 9: Preparing Abstracts 127
Chapter 10: Creating Spec Sheets 133
Chapter 11: Generating Questionnaires 141
Chapter 12: Preparing for Technical Presentations 149
Chapter 13: Abridging for Executive Summaries 159
Part 4: Tech Tools 167
Chapter 14: Collaborating with Others 169
Chapter 15: Videoconferencing 183
Chapter 16: Offering eLearning 195
Chapter 17: Surfing the Net 211
Chapter 18: Protecting Intellectual Property 221
Part 5: The Part of Tens 233
Chapter 19: Ten Tips for Writing a Whitepaper 235
Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Publishing in a Technical Journal 241
Chapter 21: Ten Frustrations of Technical Writers 247
Appendix A: Punctuation Made Easy 253
Appendix B: Grammar's Not Grueling 265
Appendix C: Abbreviations and Metric Equivalents 275
Appendix D: Tech Talk: Glossary of Terms 285
Appendix E: Technical Writing Brief 289
Index 293
