tell me about field/education of TECHNICAL WRITING?
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I started as a freelancer for computer magazines during my studies. After university I was offered a well-paid trainee ship in a big US-based publishing company. I've been working in this field now for 8 years and It was always fun because the stuff I write about is my hobby anyway. I couldn't imagine writing articles on things that I have no interest in. Technical writing, too, is a process of creativity and sometimes it needs time to find the right words.\n\nIf you're a person with a deeper interest in how technology work, have a scientific mind and a seasoned style of writing, then you should have an easy start and a fulfilling career.\n\nIf you're considering technical writing/tech journalism because classic journalism doesn't pay enough, then you should start with an internship first to see if it's really what you want to do.
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* Can you describe a typical day of a technical writer? \n\nInterview developers about products, attend meetings about products, write user/reference/installation guides and other documentation, send drafts for review by developers or documentation manager, implement any requested changes...\nMost of the time you spend writing and trying to figure out what the developers meant. (They are usually not too clear! They assume everyone knows what they are thinking.)\n\n* Would you say a technical writer can work remotely?\n\nSure! I do. You just have to go in to the office for interviews and meetings from time to time.\n\n* How much would the salary approximately be?\n\nDepends where you live. :-)
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I would also say coursework. That way you can track writing ability and communication skills. Those are skills which will carry over into real life.
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Do you write well?  How about technical writing?  Or human factors engineering?  These are interesting fields which make good salaries, but don't feature programming as their main focus.  Good luck with your job search!
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I can't offer you any examples (that would be a violation of policy and ethics), but I can tell you what you should include.\n\nWho am I (education, experience, awards, skills, distinctions, etc.)?\nWhy am I interested in this field of study?\nWhy am I particularly qualified for graduate study in this area? How have I prepared for study in this field?\nWhy am I interested in this particular program?\nWhat is my potential specific area of interest? Why?\nWhat are my interests or influences in terms of theory?\nWhat are my long-term goals?\n\nAnd for goodness sake, PROOFREAD for grammar and spelling errors!\n\nIf there are any blemishes on your undergraduate transcript, or gaps in your preparation, explain them.\n\nAlso, it's always a good practice to show familiarity with current literature in the field, *especially* if you are not submitting a current writing sample.\n\nOne other piece of advice: Tailor each statement of intent for each program. Speak with your current professors before you apply, and ask about the strengths of various programs. You should already know which scholars are of greatest interest to you as mentors, but it is always wise to ask current professors if they know these scholars. (You may learn that Professor XX, while brilliant, is a lousy mentor for grad students.)
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I can help you with 'one' of these at least.  I took the Tech writing not too long ago and thought it was great.  It's about proper letter writing, both business and personal, as well as resumes, and preparing notes for presentations.  Great class and got a lot out of it.  Good Luck to you @ PSU.
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I teach Community Education courses through our local college. My courses range from "Writing For Fun & Profit" to more technical courses on Business & Grant Proposal Writing.\n\nI also do a load of freelance research and writing for others (helping students, grants, business plans, articles, etc.)\n\nAmazing what you can do with these new fangled machines called computers.
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12th class?\n\ntake a class on writing as I don't know what your question is.
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Is there more to this question than I see here?  If you want to learn to write issue, and you write issue, what is left to learn?
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In addition, you might try using this list of style guides for formal writing such as term papers:\n\n(American English) http://www.wmich.edu/wmu/writing/others/\n\nMy favourite quick reference for informal writing:\n\n(Queen's English)http://www.timesonline.co.uk/section/0,,2941,00.html\n\nYou can also purchase paper copies of style guides, handy when you can't get to a computer.\n\n\nI must say I have been thoroughly disgusted with the Microsoft grammar & spelling checker on a number of occasions.  I usually turn it off rather than have it alter sentences or phrases which are correct. However, I must say that I write more technical papers, which may contribute to my annoyance with the animated paperclip.
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may be if you tell me more about you i can answer your question anyway, compsition at this stage starts by oral discussions of the subject to be tauht.. then you have to let students read about what they are gonna to write, get them plan their project, choose a topic sentence then supporting ideas. At this they can draft their project then get it edited. finally published
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Try here:\n\nhttp://www.ngtcollege.org/acad/techind/index.cfm
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Technical writers may write about any of the following:\n* Computer software\n* Computer-related hardware\n* Non-computer-related equipment\n\nThey write the following types of guides:\n* User Guides\n* Installation Guides\n* Reference Guides\n* Quick Start Guides\n* Primers\n* Developers Guides...
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The purpose of  your class is unclear so it is difficult to offer good suggestions.  How about having them do projects related to the countries they might work in?  I'm not sure of the purpose of teaching them technical writing???  What do you mean by "a technical class"?  Or have them demonstrate each other's skill areas so that they have to stretch a little?\n\nI wish I could be of more help.
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It depends on what your professor/teacher/instructor is requiring. It could be Chicago, APA, or MLA style.  Or it could be a style used in medical, legal or biological essays.\n\nSome good sites for making bibliographies\nPurdue OWL - http://owl.english.purdue.edu/\nDiane Hacker - http://www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/
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Here's a great list of places to submit your work, places to improve your work, etc.\n\nhttp://teenwriting.about.com/cs/a.htm?terms=Writing\n\nGood luck with your writing!\n~Tia~
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You mean you want to write one?\n\nTry looking for examples from people who are in a field similar to yours, and imitate the format and style.  You can ask your professors, for example.