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A lot of writers don't think much about writing logically and how it can affect scientific or technical writing; that is, they often simply assume that their readers will understand what they're trying to do and why. The problem with this, of course, is that our readers may not understand the point we're trying to make or why we're making it. Recently, we illustrated logic by using a paragraph that...
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Effective technical, business, and scientific writing all depend on the writer having excellent critical thinking skills. While the definition of critical thinking skills differs depending on who's doing the defining, a panel of experts defined them as "process of purposeful self-regulatory judgment that drives problem-solving and decision-making" ( Facione and American Philosophical Association,...
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Just as a gas crisis can help us learn better driving habits and ways to save gas, a down economy can be a perfect time to hone writing skills. While many companies cut training budgets in a poor economy, that doesn’t mean that you should neglect your own training. In fact, honing your skills, in addition to enhancing your value to an organization, can demonstrate your commitment to self-improvement...
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Writers often overlook the importance of creating goodwill in their documents. In other words, ensuring that when your readers finish reading your document, they are satisfied with the content of the document and that it’s met their needs. The goal for most readers is to quickly and easily get through the document with a minimum amount of stress and hassle. So, as writers, how do we ensure a readable, usable document...
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We’re often asked what the difference is between technical and scientific writing. The question is reasonable, and while the two types of writing share many attributes (conciseness, flow, and effectiveness), the real difference is, to put it simply, in the application. That is, as Gertrude Stein once said, “A rose is a rose is a rose,” and likewise, effective writing is effective writing is effective...
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