COMPUTER SYSTEMS RESEARCH
Elements of Technical Writing
2005-2006

  • Good technical writing is: (from Elements of Technical Writing by Blake and Bly)
    1. Technically accurate
    2. Useful
    3. Concise
    4. Complete
    5. Clear
    6. Consistent
    7. Correct in spelling, punctuation, and grammar
    8. Targeted
    9. Well organized
    10. Interesting