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I’m a Technical Writer Technical Writing explained using photographs of Technical Writers from www.imatechwriter.com
The consequences of incorrect documentation can be great
Technical Writers  guide users to their goal
They need to be  accurate as possible
They explain technical information to  non-technical people
Technical Writers often have to put themselves in the position of the user
They need to address different types of users
They need to be as unambiguous  as possible
They employ a variety of techniques to question Subject Matter Experts
They produce a form of user support that’s available all times of the day
Technical Writers provide clarity and simplicity
They organize information so it’s easier to find
Technical Writers reduce the need to call the Support desk
It’s more than just manuals
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