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Who is technical writer?

A technical writer (also called a technical communicator is a professional writer who engages in technical writing and produces technical documentation. The Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicators has defined the profession as preparing information which helps the users. This documentation includes online help, user guides/manuals, white papers, design specifications, system manuals, project plans, test plans, etc.

What is technical writing?

Technical writing is a form of technical communication used in a variety of technical and occupational fields, such as computer hardware and software, engineering, chemistry, aeronautics and astronautics, robotics, finance, consumer electronics, and biotechnology.

The Society for Technical Communication (STC) defines technical writing as a broad field including any form of communication that exhibits one or more of the following characteristics:

1.Communicating about technical or specialized topics, such as computer applications, medical procedures, or environmental regulations; 2.Communicating through technology, such as web pages, help files, or social media sites; 3.Providing instructions about how doing something, regardless of the task’s technical nature.