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Checklist for Writing a Technical Document

Checklist for Writing a Technical Document. Outlining. Group similar items Order the items in designated groups Avoiding common logical problems Choose an outline format. Drafting . Draft right on the outline Start with the easiest topics Do not stop to gather information or to revise

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Checklist for Writing a Technical Document

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  1. Checklist for Writing a Technical Document

  2. Outlining • Group similar items • Order the items in designated groups • Avoiding common logical problems • Choose an outline format

  3. Drafting • Draft right on the outline • Start with the easiest topics • Do not stop to gather information or to revise • Use abbreviations

  4. Basic Patterns of Information • Chronological – time pattern • Spatial – describe objects and physical sites • General to specific • More important to less important • Comparison and contrast • Classification and partition • Problems-methods-solution • Cause and effect

  5. Types of Formal Reports • Informational report – presents facts. • Analytical report – provides information and an analysis of the information with conclusions or an interpretation of the results. • Recommendation report – presents information and an analysis of the information, plus it advocates a course of action.

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