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Metaphor in Technical Writing

Metaphor in Technical Writing

This is how technical documentation works – a technical writer gets a new task, does research and consults subject-matter experts to get max knowledge. Along the way the tech writer is drawing up a plan, a scheme to pass the knowledge to the readers. This is never as simple as retelling, it takes a lot…

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Posted in Technical Writing on 1/22/2020

Technical Writers in Outer Space

Technical Writers in Outer Space

Technical writers are everywhere. You might not see them, but the results of their work are omnipresent. Every piece of equipment you use, every tool is created according to technical documents written by someone. Even the jobs you take have documentation that holds their processes together. Technical writers can be found in outer space, too!…

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Posted in Technical Writing on 1/17/2020

Social Media in Technical Documentation

Social Media in Technical Documentation

It is exciting to see how technical writing is evolving and is being reshaped by the ever-changing world around us. Social media was set on its mission to conquer the world in the 90s. This is when internet relay chats were developed and became available to the general public. First blogs appeared in the late…

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Posted in Technical Writing on 1/14/2020

Who is an Environmental Writer?

Who is an Environmental Writer?

The news about fires in Australia is nothing short of devastating. This is yet another warning for us all to take environmental matters more seriously and act! The environment is so complex that it is not always a hundred percent clear what causes the change. However, through years of hard work and research scientists around…

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Posted in Technical Writing on 1/10/2020

Opportunities in Medical Writing

Opportunities in Medical Writing

Being a medical writer opens a lot of possibilities. This is a vast field with massive demand for technical communication. Let’s take a closer look at job opportunities of medical writing. We have already covered the basics of medical writing. So, just to quickly revisit the basics – all medical writing efforts can be divided…

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Posted in Technical Writing on 12/30/2019

ClickHelp Oasis Update Overview

ClickHelp Oasis Update Overview

Let’s start today with some great news – we have just released the ClickHelp Oasis update! And yes, it is going to be just as rejuvenating and feature-packed as it sounds. All our existing clients will be updated automatically – we’ll notify them about the upgrade schedule beforehand. Now, let’s take a closer look at…

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Posted in ClickHelp News on 12/27/2019

Technical Writing Trends in 2020

Technical Writing Trends in 2020

Today, we will look at the most prominent trends in technical writing for 2020. The end of the year is the best time to try and understand what the future holds to be prepared to embrace the changes. More Accessible User Manuals We would like to mention this trend first as this is highly important….

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Posted in Technical Writing on 12/24/2019

Types of Medical Writing

Types of Medical Writing

In one of our recent blogs, we talked about what it means to be a medical writer and what requirements exist in this profession. Today, however, we would like to go deeper – let’s examine closely the content medical writers create. Medical Writing Types In the article called Medical Writer: Guide Into Profession we did…

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Posted in Technical Writing on 12/20/2019

Green Jobs – a Blooming Niche for Technology Writers

Green Jobs – a Blooming Niche for Technology Writers

We like to say on this blog that technical writers are needed in many professional areas, and it’s a hundred percent true, but if you want to hit the jackpot, you will require a certain hunch for jobs. Or, you can keep reading, and we might give you some great ideas. There are professional fields…

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Posted in Technical Writing on 12/17/2019

Medical Writer: Guide Into Profession

Medical Writer: Guide Into Profession

Medical writing sounds like an excellent choice of occupation. It is connected to such noble professions as a doctor or a scientist on the one hand, and it is technical writing on the other. Today we will give you an insight into this job. By the end of this blog, you will understand what it…

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Posted in Technical Writing on 12/13/2019