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"iFaqeer (SIA)" <techdervish -at- gmail -dot- com> wrote:
A Californian Government occupation guide helps define the role of the
technical writer further.
Technical Writers create communication from product developers to
users of the products. Users include consumers as well as scientists,
engineers, plant executives, line workers, and production managers.
Writers must write in a concise and easy-to-read manner for consumer
publications or in highly specialized language for experts........ Richard Lewis responds:
The question is how do HOW do technical writers create concise and easy-to-read documentation. Do they have a majic wand, or are there specific steps to the process. Think behavior based interview.
If I recall, the person who asked the question had like a programming manager background. In software development, specific steps can be defined, such as:
* Model the "As Is" physical domain
* Convert to the "As Is" logical domain
* Create the "To Be" logical functional model of the system
* Create the "To Be" physical function model of the system
etc, etc.
What are the specific steps (i.e., what is the desired behavior) in Technical Writing?
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