101 Tips to Write Like a Pro

    STEPS TO WRITE LIKE A PRO 

1. Understanding the audience, when it comes to technical writing the audience is the important part, as they are the readers. "Effective technical writing requires understanding the Audience’s technical expertise, prior knowledge, and expectations." (Anki, 2023), One should tailor their content towards what the audience wants, and their language ensuring clear communication.

2. Use documentation tools, as a writer you want to utilize all tools available to help the writing process. Using tools can help keep content organized, this helps focus solely on the process of the paper. Popular resources that include documentation tools are Microsoft Word, Markdown editors, and Google Docs.

3. Use simple language, technical writing often covers complicated topics so making sure the text is easy to understand is important. "Given their inherent complexity, the last thing you want to do is make reading your articles even more difficult." (Claudiu, 2024), you don't want to confuse your audience.

4. Do research, research is a process that ongoing when writing, it's a vital step. The process starts when one decides what to write about and continues until the end of the paper. The level of research determines how creditable the paper is and the author tone during the writing process.

5. Clear and concise content, when writing one should get straight to the point of the writing. This include using language that audience can interrupt and understand when reading. To ensure no confusion breaking down the meaning of information into chunks that the audience can digest is important in writing.

6. Get an editor, editing should be done by someone that's oneself. It's easy to miss errors or glance over grammar corrections, an editor provides a fresh set of eyes. They can assist with bringing more clarity to the reading.

Catherine Heath    Catherine is a freelance writer based in Manchester who writes blogs, Heath, C., & Heath, C. (2021, October 1). 9 technical writing tips every writer should know. https://blog.knowledgeowl.com/blog/posts/9-technical-writing-tips/

Anki. (2023, July 19). How to start technical writing: 19 expert tips you should know. snappify.       https://snappify.com/blog/how-to-start-technical-writing

Claudiu. (2024, August 19). How to improve your technical writing skills: Archbee blog. Archbee. https://www.archbee.com/blog/how-to-improve-technical-writing-skills

Ikechukwu, L. (2024, March 19). The technical writing process: How to do technical writing like A pro. Everything Technical Writing. https://www.everythingtechnicalwriting.com/the-technical-writing-process/