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Name: Mariel Jane L.

Cabillan Subject: EL 106


Course/ Year & Section: BSED-ENGLISH 2A Time: 8:00 – 9:30
Sex: Female April 15, 2024 |
Monday

Business Writing & Technical Writing

Business Writing Technical Writing

The tone varies depending on the Maintains a neutral, competent


target reader. For example, a tone throughout its documentation,
proposal requires persuasive as the sole purpose of technical
language to highlight the factual writing is to clearly explain complex
aspects of a bid, while an external topics to a non-technical reader.
email to a new client requires a
professional, yet warm tone.
Both writing styles share similarities, writers can’t use them
interchangeably. Both writing styles adhere to formal, specific, and
concise language to convey the intent. There is an additional use of
bulleted and numbered lists for an easier-to-read content structure.
11 Examples of Common Technical
Writing Documents
User User guides are instruction training manuals written for
Manuals novice end-users to help them with products ranging from
consumer products such as electronics or appliances to
B2B SaaS tools and solutions. These manuals are user-
friendly and well-illustrated to highlight common issues
and features.
Additionally, technical writers must collaborate
with engineers,
programmers, and product designers to cover all the bases.
Software Computer software must be equipped with software
Installatio documentation, such as installation guides, to assist users
n Guide through the software implementation and installation
process. A well-written installation guide must include
detailed workflows, video tutorials, FAQs, and a
troubleshooting guide. Often the programmers automate
the process, and the technical writer authors alert boxes
and the ReadMe file. Software installation guides can be
easily created, published, and maintained with software
documentation tools.
Standard Are holistic processes to help employees work in unison
Operating and accomplish various tasks in an organization. SOPs are
Procedure a form of process documentation that ensures smoother
s (SOP internal operations and workflows by making business
processes more efficient and economical. Examples of an
SOP document include anything from payroll processing to
manufacturing guidelines.
API Helps your customers’ developers interact easily with a
Documentat product’s code to implement an API effectively. It contains
ion instructions and tutorials to simplify integration with other
APIs such as web-API, software API, and SCPIs.
Service An SLA is a legally binding contract between a provider and
Level a customer that outlines services, guarantees, warranties,
Agreement and other mutually negotiated items between the two
s (SLA) parties.

Press Press releases are formal and factual documents issued by


Releases an organization to make business-related announcements.
They are short and factual documents that highlight how
the announcement impacts users and external
stakeholders of the organization. This technical document
has a specific format and includes a headline, overview of
the information, company’s contact information, and direct
quotes from internal
stakeholders like the CEO.
Case are industry-specific documents that provide real-world
Studies & examples testifying to an organization’s expertise and
Whitepaper value, and are used for lead generation purposes.
s Case studies are instance-specific documents written in
passive voice and offer key takeaways, often using data to
highlight its benefits. In comparison, whitepapers address
a specific challenge and are written in an active voice.
Technical writers authoring such documents should
possess in
-depth knowledge about the industry for effective writing.
Company Company HR documents such as employee handbooks and
Documents orientation manuals require a perfect combination of
technical writing skills and organizational knowledge.
These documents are of immense help during the initial
phases of employee onboarding and provide continuous
support for ongoing employee development and general
assistance.
Request for An RFP is a business document that announces a project
Proposal and solicits bids from multiple qualifying contractors. The
(RFP) writing style of this document is persuasive, and a poorly-
written RFP document can ensure whether or not the deal
will be successful. A well-written RFP must clearly highlight
the project goals, challenges, scope of work, and
evaluation metrics.
Annual Annual reports are exhaustive documents that indicate a
Reports company’s financial health and yearly performance. These
reports are of prime importance to the organizations
seeking investors’ trust and include stock performance,
financial information, new product information, and
strategic developments.
Business Every organization starts with a detailed business plan to
Plans secure funding and requires an update during expansion
phases.

A Business Plan must include the


following sections:
Executive This section provides an overview of the business plan,
Summary target market, and purpose.

Product The product or service description includes a brief about


Description the offering, its USP, and the development stage.
SWOT A complete analysis of strengths, weaknesses,
Analysis opportunities, and threats for the business.

Market This section includes a detailed analysis of all the


Research competitors and product potential in the target market.

Organizatio Before the initial start-up, it is crucial to clarify the


nal System organizational hierarchy and team members to support the
business.

Schedule This section highlights the implementation schedule and


includes start date, hiring, and investment milestones.

Financial This is the most critical section and highlights the viability
Planning of the business plan. It includes income statements,
projected revenues, balance sheets, and liquidity measures.

Appendix The appendix consists of any other additional and relevant


information such as patents.

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