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Chapter 6

Chapter 6. An Overview of the Technical Writing Process. Technical Communication, 12 th edition John M. Lannon Laura Gurak. Stages in the Writing Process . Gather and evaluate ideas and information. Plan the document. Draft the document. Revise the document.

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Chapter 6

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  1. Chapter 6 An Overview of the Technical Writing Process Technical Communication, 12th edition John M. Lannon Laura Gurak

  2. Stages in the Writing Process • Gather and evaluate ideas and information. • Plan the document. • Draft the document. • Revise the document.

  3. The Technical Writing Process • Research often involves discussions with technical experts. • Analysis of audience needs and expectations is critical. • Complex organizational settings and “office politics” play an important role. • Colleagues frequently collaborate in preparing a document. • Many workplace documents are carefully reviewed before being released. • Proper format for a document is essential. • Deadlines often limit the amount of time that can be spent preparing a document.

  4. Make Proofreading Your Final Step • During proofreading, look for • Sentence errors • Punctuation errors • Usage errors • Mechanical errors • Format errors • Typographical errors

  5. Guidelines for Proofreading • Save it for the final draft. • Take a break before proofreading your final document. • Work from hard copy. • Keep it slow. • Be especially alert for problem areas in your writing. • Proofread more than once. • Never rely on the computer.

  6. For additional help reviewing this chapter, please visit the Companion Website for your text at http://www.ablongman.com/lannon. Any Questions?

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