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Hi there,

I hope this dosn't sound like a stupid question, but I'm wondering what a technical writer does? What does their job entail? Thanks.

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Lisa,

I know several working technical writers who ask the same question...

A technical writer often gathers information about a technical topic like computers or science, and writes the information into instructions, documentation, or explanations for a particular audience.

Technical writing has certain formats for different audiences and reasons, and the person has to have a mastery of technical language.

Hope this answers your question.

Leslie  

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Twenty years experience in instructional design: writing courses in technical and non technical fields. Worked in documentation and presentations of complex technical and non technical information, business writing, and presentations. Trained in Information Mapping methodology.

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BS and MA in Communications. Numerous awards for quality and cycle time reduction related to training. Editor for newsletters; writing and teaching background; Teach college level English, speech, diversity, and management classes.

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