StyvasWho are we? Forge FC! Premium Member join:2004-09-15 Hamilton, ON |
Styvas
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2012-Nov-28 3:27 pm
Anyone do technical writing?I'm really only familiar with academic writing, in which APA and MLA style guidelines are the most prevalent. Is there a style standard that is fairly typically used in technical writing (manuals, user documentation, etc.)? |
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donoreo Premium Member join:2002-05-30 North York, ON |
donoreo
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2012-Nov-28 3:33 pm
I have taken a technical writing course, but that was a long time ago. |
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Tig join:2006-06-29 Carrying Place, ON |
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Yes, technical manual and reports,but it's going to take me a bit to come up with a reference document for you. |
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StyvasWho are we? Forge FC! Premium Member join:2004-09-15 Hamilton, ON |
Styvas
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2012-Nov-28 3:53 pm
I'm guessing that it's not APA or MLA that are typical. More likely something like Turabian or Chicago standard. |
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koiraHey Siri Walk Me Premium Member join:2004-02-16 |
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a bit off topic but here is guide for PSC style » www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/abt-ap ··· -eng.htmThe Public Service Commission Style Guide contains the standards to follow when creating Public Service Commission documents. In addition to this, this website also provides you with a variety of general writing style guidelines useful in all forms of correspondence. |
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Tig join:2006-06-29 Carrying Place, ON |
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I'm afraid it's none of the above. We make our own guidelines and to my dismay the only reference guide I can find online is not free. I'll PM a link for your review. |
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ArthurSWatch Those Blinking Lights Premium Member join:2000-10-28 Hamilton, ON |
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Re: Anyone do technical writing?Any decent technical writing seminars out there? |
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BigSensFan Premium Member join:2003-07-16 Belle River, ON |
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I use Chicago for academic papers |
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Anon
2012-Nov-29 12:45 pm
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With tech writing, the applicable style depends on the subject matter or industry for which you are writing. For example, software documentation often follows Microsoft Manual of Style, and IEEE is often used for technical reports. However, many other guides exist (ISO, AP, NYTimes, CMOS...). I recommend avoiding specializing in a single style, and working toward adept adaptation to any style. |
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DevanchyaSmile Premium Member join:2003-12-09 Ajax, ON
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this topic sucked all the life out me...
To think we when I document, I put keyboard to wiki, and think "Thank god It's documented, users should appreciate I remember to do this!" |
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