Re: Tech Writing

Posted by Joe Subich, W4TV-4 on Jun 29, 2011; 9:43pm
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/Tech-Writing-tp6527667p6530827.html


The problem is that there are so many who never bother to ready the
manuals these days ... and even more than can't read anything above
the level of a "graphic novel" (a.k.a. comic book).  It is nearly
impossible to tell a technical story under those conditions.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 6/29/2011 5:08 PM, Mel Farrer wrote:

> I agree with one other element, the story must be at the level of the intended
> reader.
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> Mel, K6KBE
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> On 6/29/2011 8:23 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
>> The best writing always comes from personal experience
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> Yes, and MOST IMPORTANT -- any good writing must TELL A STORY in
> language that the reader understands.  If it doesn't do that, it won't
> be effective.
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> 73, Jim K9YC
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