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Scientific and Technical Writing - Accuracy

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Allan Baldejo

Technical writing must be accurate to convey information clearly, avoid mistakes that can cause damages, and ensure effective communication. Accuracy means the content is correct without errors in grammar, math, spelling or other areas. Writers should use spell check, have peers review their work, check grammar, and read it multiple times to verify the information is accurate.

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ACCURACYA Characteristic ofTechnicalWriting
Convey information that is clear and easy to understand Aim ofTechnicalWriting
Straightforward TechnicalWriting should be
Freedom from mistake or error Accuracy? According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Correct. Grammatically, mathematically, electronically, spelling[ally] etc. Effective technical writing must be
Damages, injuries, lawsuits, embarrassment, and misunderstanding Mistakes can cause
Quality content and language that is accurate and readable Effective communication requires
Use spell check Let your peers read it Check Grammar Read it a lot of times In order to be accurate
Scientific and Technical Writing - Accuracy

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Editor's Notes

  1. The specific information should be helpful to the reader. As an example, accuracy is needed especially in technical write up like manuals or documentations so that the user can successfully assemble or use the product as easily and clear as possible.
  2. On the other hand, technical writing should be precise, does not use flowery words like essays, focus mainly on the subject, concise, and explained in a convincing matter.
  3. In other words, technical write ups must be free from mistakes and errors.
  4. Accuracy is an important characteristic in technical writing. So we really need to take time making our technical write up accurate.
  5. A slight mistake can cause grave consequences. For example, when a manual of an electronic device showed wrong information, users might experience injuries and the company may face lawsuits from people who suffered those injuries. So its really important to be accurate at all times.
  6. Another example is when you forget to mention important features of a new mobile phone, the customers may think that there is nothing special in that phone and will not prefer to buy it.
  7. Spell check is really easy since it is already available anywhere like Microsoft Word. Peers can also see mistakes we may miss. Double check your grammar through peers or online. And of course read the material over and over and over again.