| If you enjoy reading and writing, an education in | | | | of technology or science. Technical writers are also in |
| Technical Writing can prepare you for an exciting | | | | demand in many areas of industry as well as the |
| career as a proofreader, editor, or technical writer. The | | | | medical field. |
| job of a technical writer is to re-word documents, | | | | It is wise for the prospective student to carefully |
| manuals, and other written materials to make it easier | | | | investigate the curriculum offered at his or her choice |
| for the average person to comprehend. | | | | of schools, as some are not accredited. Choose your |
| The field of technical writing includes preparation of | | | | Technical Writing School carefully, as non-accredited |
| catalogs, proposals, sales promotions, assembly | | | | schools that offer technical writing degree and |
| instructions, instruction manuals, forms, etc. Technical | | | | programs do not carry the weight of technical writing |
| writing may involve rewriting design specifications, | | | | degrees or programs from accredited schools. Many |
| supervising chart preparation, diagramming, | | | | employers will not consider non-accredited certificate- |
| photography, illustration, planning, preparing, and editing | | | | or degree-holders for employment. |
| technical materials. Technical subjects may require a | | | | If you are interested in learning more about Technical |
| team of technical writers that include engineers, who | | | | Writing Schools, please search our site for more |
| prepare addresses of corporate or public presentation. | | | | in-depth information and resources. |
| Programs of study in technical writing often include | | | | DISCLAIMER: Above is a GENERAL OVERVIEW and |
| courses English grammar, poetry, various technical | | | | may or may not reflect specific practices, courses and |
| disciplines, advanced technical skills, and documentation, | | | | or services associated with ANY ONE particular |
| among others. Depending on the goals and aspirations | | | | school(s) that is or is not advertised on Copyright 2006 |
| of the student and the particular technical writing | | | | - All Rights Reserved |
| course, graduates may receive certification, or a | | | | Michael Bustamante, in association with Media Positive |
| college degree such as an associate, bachelor, or | | | | Communications, Inc. for Notice to Publishers: Please |
| master. | | | | feel free to use this article in your Ezine or on your |
| Advanced degrees allow students to focus on one | | | | Website; however, ALL links must remain intact and |
| area of technical communication, usually a specific field | | | | active. |