Technical Writing, a form of technical communication, is a style of formal writing and business communication, used in fields as diverse as computer hardware and software, chemistry, the aerospace industry, robotics, finance, consumer electronics, and biotechnology. Good technical writing clarifies technical jargon; that is, it presents useful information that is clear and easy to understand for the intended audience.
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The Dual Mission of the Community College and Implications for Technical Writing Instruction 
Technical writing education in the community college is complicated by the need to serve multiple populations, including traditional college students, vocational/certificate students, and community businesses. At Heartland Community College (HCC), the Corporate Education Department serves the needs of businesses by providing workshops of varying lengths and content areas. At the same time, the Writing Program and the English Department serve the needs of traditional and vocational students through writing courses in composition, technical writing, and business writing. Since each department espouses different philosophies and is addressing the needs of a different audience, technical writing instruction varies across the College. Rarely does one course design affect the other, yet I believe that conversations between departments could help the College resolve some of the contradictions that accompany its dual mission.
Kratz, Stephanie. CPTSC Proceedings (2000). Articles>Education>Writing>Technical Writing
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Some people ask me about the frustrations and difficulties involved in the business of technical documentation. As a reply, I tell them this joke.
Documentia (2003). Humor>Documentation>Writing>Technical Writing
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Early Involvement: Writing at Product Design Time 
Lead writing is a process that moves the information development cycle into the product development cycle. Writers and programmers work together from the beginning to produce both code design and supporting information. This process ensures that information developers can actively participate in design, and programmers can contribute to supporting documentation. Both groups gain an appreciation for each other's perspective, expertise, and skills, producing a more customer-oriented product.
Coppola, Carolyn M. STC Proceedings (1993). Articles>Documentation>Writing>Technical Writing
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Écriture Technique: Une définition et commentaires au sujet des offres d'emploi
L'ecriture technique est une limite qui represente un ensemble d'activites de plus en plus large qui sont concues pour communiquer l'information comprehensible qui peut aident a peuple soit productive. Le contenu cree par les auteurs techniques a traditionnellement implique des articles comme 'comment-' aux manuels, aux guides de reference et aux rapports de corporation. L'apparition de nouvelles technologies, de tendances et de coutumes nous incite a augmenter l'armature de la reference qui entoure les activites d'un auteur technique.
Je Ne peux pas Obtenir Édité (2007). (French) Careers>Writing>Technical Writing
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Editing Modular Documentation: Some Best Practices
Much has been said about the creation of modular documentation - from content management systems, to information architecture, to delivery forms, to the usability of modular content (content being easier to use, easier to understand, and easier to find), and so on. However, not much has been said about the editing of that content, and what the editor's role is in such an environment.
Corbin, Michelle and Yoel Strimling. WritersUA (2008). Articles>Documentation>Technical Writing>Technical Editing
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Editing Your Own Documentation 
Technical writers sometimes fall into the trap of thinking that the user is stupid. I have often heard technical writers say things like 'well, if the user can't figure that out, maybe he’s in the wrong job!'
Docsymmetry (2003). Articles>Documentation>Editing>Technical Writing
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Here are some tips that helped me edit my own writing.
Leigh, Heather. Crazy for Words (2007). Articles>Editing>Writing>Technical Writing
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Effective Outlining: Designing Workable Blueprints for Writing
Save time and increase your credibility by creating an effective outline. Hart's article discusses three important steps in designing an outline.
Hart, Geoffrey J.S. Intercom (2006). Articles>Writing>Technical Writing
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Electronic Documents and Publications
English 413 presents principles of Web-based document design, creation, layout, editing, and posting to the Internet and on corporate intranets.
Jablonski, Jeffrey. UNLV. Academic>Courses>Undergraduate>Technical Writing
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A report on the STC (Scientific, Technical and Medical) publishing enterprise as it exists today.
National Academies Press (2004). Books>Publishing>Scientific Communication>Technical Writing
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Review: The Elements of Technical Writing 
The elements of technical writing includes a basic definition of technical writing--'writing about subjects in technical disciplines'--as well as a high-level outline of the book. Few prefaces contain as thorough a summary of changes as Pearsall offers. The summary of changes in this second edition acknowledges the necessity for current information in the changing technical writing arena, listing several specific changes from the first edition.
Williams, Jocelyn Crump. Technical Communication Online (2003). Articles>Reviews>Writing>Technical Writing
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Eleven Tips for Writing Incredibly Useful Procedures
Procedures are the meat and potatoes of technical writing. They help users get the job done. Follow these tips for writing clear and useful procedures that your users will appreciate.
HelpScribe (2008). Articles>Documentation>Policies and Procedures>Technical Writing
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Using an extended example, this article shows how it is possible to reduce the number of words in a text and at the same time increase readability.
Unwalla, Mike. TechScribe (2003). Articles>Writing>Technical Writing>Minimalism
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The Elves and the Shoemaker—We Don't Wear No Pointy Hats
When technical communicators are part of a development team, we can do much more than write manuals. Our analysis and communications skills, user perspective can help launch a project team into productivity. We have a unique skill set which enhances the productivity and quality of the development process. By involving us early, we can assume technical communications tasks that developers otherwise perform. This exposure gives us a broader and deeper understanding of that which we communicate. Our involvement means better communication; with users and team members, and in deliverables and development processes.
Mazur, Sue and Jamie A. McCanless. STC Proceedings (1994). Articles>Documentation>Writing>Technical Writing
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Embedding Linked Images in a Word Document
I wish Flare gave me an option before creating the printed documentation: embedded or linked images. I went through a lot of rigmarole before finally figuring out how to get the images embedded so I could share the document.
Lentz, Michelle. Write Technology (2007). Articles>Writing>Technical Writing>Madcap Flare
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It is my firm belief that every technical writer is passionate about her work and would put in her best efforts to deliver high quality. If you are a manager or an editor and are shaking your head in disagreement, think again. Why would someone want to submit a work of poor quality?
Lawrence, Prema. International Journal for Technical Communication (2006). Articles>Writing>Project Management>Technical Writing
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EMPI Digital Library National Convention - 2007 
Established in 2005, KnowGenesis Online Library for Technical Communication (www.knowgenesis.org/tc) is India's first online repository dedicated to accelerate knowledge sharing and promote self-learning in the field of technical communication. The library is available free of cost and require one time free registration to access the available material. The popularity and success rate of the library can be determined by the fact that within a year of its launch, it not only attracted more than 24000 visitors and gained more than 1500 subscribers, but also increased the volume of the hosted content from few documents to more than 2000 important documents, presentations, tutorials and links. KnowGenesis library presents a unique case for repository designers to study the complex design and implementation process that contributed to the stability and overall success rate of the online library. This paper not only shares the designing and implementation challenges faced by the knowgenesis team, but also presents the approach used to match the user requirements with the library design. Based on the lessons learned during the process, the paper also presents specific set of guidelines and recommends methodologies that can provide critical assistance for developing and managing medium and large scale repositories
Kudesia, Saurabh. International Journal for Technical Communication (2007). Presentations>Information Design>Knowledge Management>Technical Writing
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Engaging and Educating Readers Through a Progressive Writing
Although technical communication documents cannot possibly be tailored to exactly match the interest, reading level and many-faceted influences of a reader, they can I believe, take measures to engage the reader to believe that the information he or she is receiving from the document is valuable to their experience in some way.
Comstock, Jeanie. Orange Journal, The (2003). Articles>Writing>Rhetoric>Technical Writing
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Engineering Communication Centre
Language Across the Curriculum in Applied Science and Engineering at the University of Toronto helps students to communicate in writing and orally.
University of Toronto (1999). Reference>Style Guides>Engineering>Technical Writing
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English Department Service Courses
The service curricula in this survey include institution-wide general education courses, English courses required in addition to institution-wide general education courses for preprofessional students (those pursuing four-year or longer non-arts and sciences degrees), and other specialized preprofessional English courses, such as technical writing.
Fontane, Marilyn Stall. ADE Bulletin (1994). Articles>Education>Writing>Technical Writing
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English Professors as Technical Writers: Experience is The Best Teacher
The future of the English curriculum is being argued and discussed in academic settings across the country. Students, more and more, seek courses of study that will lead directly to jobs. The buzzword is 'relevance.' The bottom line is 'big bucks.'
Barnum, Carol M. ADE Bulletin (1983). Articles>Education>Writing>Technical Writing
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Entering the Technical Writing Field
Technical writers produce, organize and edit scientific and technical information, crafting language that can be understood by people who service, maintain, or operate various types of equipment. To gather data about the subject matter, they may observe production processes, interview production and engineering staff, or refer to trade journals and other such publications.
Miller, Susan W. Los Angeles Times, The (2001). Careers>Writing>Technical Writing
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Equations must have a number in parentheses at the right of the page. Must be numbered in the order they appear. Must be able to be read as part of the text.
Young, V.L. and K.J. Sampson. Ohio University (2004). Articles>Document Design>Technical Writing>Mathematics
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The essential equipment and software include a current PC -- should be a Pentium II or better -- and licensed software. Ideally, the PC should have at least 128 MB of RAM, a 19-inch monitor (min.), a high performance video card with a minimum of 64 MB of video RAM, and adequate storage for graphics and photos – at least an 80 GB hard disk. These are general specifications. Your requirements may be different depending upon what area you specialize in and to what extent you work on your own.
Tech-Writer (1996). Articles>Computing>Writing>Technical Writing
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Coloque o seu anuncio em destaque. O cliente que solicite um trabalho a um dos Freelancers inscritos, terá que entregar todo o material necessário para o trabalho, bem como informar do tempo de realização se houver,os preços e formas de pagamento deveram ser acordados entre os mesmo.
Online.pt. (Portuguese) Careers>Job Listings>Writing>Technical Writing
