Chapter 1: Review
This chapter, Exploring Technical Communication, is intended to establish the foundation for your writing in ENGL 250.
Here are the key takeaways from the chapter:
- Technical communication encompasses a range of communication types. (1.1)
- Technical communication skills are important for engineers since studies show that communication is a significant part of an engineer’s role. (1.1)
- The engineering design process can be used as model for technical communication planning. (1.2)
- When planning technical communication, it is helpful to define the following: Need Statement, Goal Statement, Objectives, and Constraints. (1.2)
- There are specific writing conventions for technical communication which include concise, plain language and a courteous, professional tone. (1.3)
- It is important to consider your audience and analyze their nuances before you develop a communication. (1.4)
- Tips to help address your audience appropriately include providing the right information, guiding the reader, crafting effective sentences, and making your document visually appealing. (1.4)
- The writing process for technical communication should be viewed as iterative in nature. (1.5)
- There are numerous challenges that come with poor communication; understanding and anticipating these challenges will help you ensure that your communications are effectively planned and developed. (1.6)
