Technical communication has come a long way from the early days of technical writing, where manuals were typewritten and layouts were simple. As technology has evolved, technical communication has had to evolve as well, embracing new tools and methods to help writers produce clear and concise documentation. One such tool is structured authoring, which is… Read More: More thoughts on structured authoring »
In the realm of technical documentation, structure is key. It is essential for the information to be organized in a consistent and logical manner, so that readers may easily find the knowledge they seek. Furthermore, structure allows for automated processing and repurposing of the information, thus reducing the time and effort required to create and… Read More: Why is structured content important? »
The field of technical communication is one that has played a vital role in the progress of human civilization. From the earliest days of the Industrial Revolution, when the need for clear and accurate instructions for operating machinery became increasingly important, to the present day, where new technologies and industries are constantly emerging, technical communication… Read More: Technical communication is essential »
Technical communicators make technology comprehensible. They make information that is useable and accessible to those who need that information, and in so doing, the information is an integral part of the product or service. Read more…
Jan Amos Komensky is the “Father of Modern Education”.
To me, Komensky represents engagement. He determined that people learn best when they are engaged in the activity. Read more…