Technical Writing & Instructional Design: A Convergence
Technical writing and instructional design have long been regarded as separate disciplines, but that is changing. Overlap is forging a unified discipline.
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Our 5 Favorite Features of SolidWorks® Composer™
SolidWorks® Composer™ is all about arranging CAD data into content-rich imagery and animation, and many of its tools focus on making this process as intuitive as possible.
Planning a Technical Writing Project
Are you planning a technical writing project? As a technical writer or technical writing manager, creating a documentation plan is essential to the success of your next project. A documentation plan is an overview of the entire project from the perspective of a technical writer. This plan is drafted in the early stages of the …
BILT by Agassi and Reyes: Technical Writing
Develop user manuals for 12 pieces of exercise equipment, including creating a template, writing step-by-step instructions, and generating line drawings from CAD files for each machine.
RosVik Power Systems: Installation Manual
Develop an installation guide for their proprietary solar paneling installation system.
Tradewind LIME: Research and Policy Creation
Develop a user manual for creating and managing a policy through the company’s Life Insurance Management Environment (LIME).
Elearning – Adobe Captivate for Technical Writing
In our previous series of articles, we introduced some of the tools available for producing elearning content. These tools can also enhance projects for technical writers, enriching software documentation and online help content with engaging, interactive material. These articles offer suggestions and tips for technical writers interested in applying useful elearning software to their projects. …