Writing Wrap-up

Technical Writing:Clear, Concise, Precise

Be direct, straightforward, to the point. Be accuratechoose words carefully. Use proper grammar and punctuation. (“Dear Jack,

…” example) Omit needless words. Keep writing simple. (1+1 example) Make writing lively. (Brainiac exercise) Break style rulesbut only for really good reasons.

(“How to Write Good”)

Commitment to Excellence

Those “who are committed to excellence in [writing] share a common end: a style that communicates effectively, even elegantly when elegance is appropriate.” (Williams) BTW, is “elegance” appropriate in technical writing?

“That style, by and large, is a style that is clear, precise, and forceful.”