Six Keys to Better Technical Writing

Journal of Technical Writing and Communication Jan 1971

Carlton E. Brett

Abstract

Six ideas for improving technical writing are presented, with illustrative material. Briefly they are: (1) arrangement, attention to logical sequence of ideas; (2) perspicuity, the removal of temptations to interpretation; (3) placement, where the words go for maximum intelligibility; (4) fortuity, the avoidance of pitfalls in writing, particularly accidental humor; (5) economy, the control of repetition and avoidance of the obvious; and (6) transition, the effect of proper connections among ideas how to get from here to there.

Journal: Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
Published: 1971-01-01
DOI: 10.2190/bejm-5rah-klm3-9rqd
Topics: technical communication multilingual writers

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