Illustration and Language in Technical Communication

Many technical documents present information both graphically and verbally. While much is known about the verbal tools of technical professionals, technical graphics have been less fully examined. Here the drawings of a United States patent are examined revealing a system for organizing and presenting visual information that is analogous to commonly-used models for organizing and presenting verbal information.
Donnell, Jeffrey. Journal of Technical Writing and Communication (2005). Articles>TC>Technical Writing>Technical Illustration
Visual Verbs: Showing Change, Movement, Force and Action in Procedural Graphics 
Procedural graphics can use several techniques to show changes over time. Arrows, before-and-after views, ghosting of objects and other static techniques can operate as visual verbs that imply dynamic processes. We suggest several means for reducing users' ambiguity in interpreting visual verbs.
Sharp, Michael V. and Robert Krull. STC Proceedings (2005). Articles>Writing>Technical Writing>Technical Illustration
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WhitePaperSource. Articles>Writing>Technical Illustration>Business Communication
A clear, well-illustrated guide to when one should (or should not) use an apostrophe.
Oatmeal, The (2009). Articles>Writing>Grammar>Technical Illustration
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