TheDo’sandDon’tsofGoodTechnicalCONTENT.pptVIP

The Do’s and Don’ts of Good Technical Writing Pre-Write Fill your well. Have a plan. Use whatever pre-writing strategies work for you brainstorming, lists, clustering, outlining . If necessary, research your topic. Have an Arrow! Think of the word arrow rather than thesis. The word arrow may apply to any type of writing. What is your point? Can you state it in one short sentence? When you lose your arrow, your writing becomes vague go back and fill the well . Arrow – Part 2 Your “arrow” should pierce each paragraph on some level. Use Transition Give Your Reader Road Signs! Use ACTIVE Verbs