How to Use Bulleted Lists
Introduction: What is a Bulleted List and Why are They So Helpful? Bulleted lists are extremely helpful in summarizing and organizing information. They are also very easy to read and comprehend. Bulleted lists are also used to present the key points for a given topic, so that the reader can easily follow along with what…
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3 Ways to Find a Technical Writing Job
Introduction There are three ways to find a technical writing job: 1) On your own, as an independent freelancer. 2) Through a job agency, as a contractor. 3) As a company employee on the payroll. Each offers different benefits and advantages, depending on your skills as a technical writer, your background and your personality. Independent…
Read More4 Ideas to Organize Your Images and Screenshots
Most technical documents would have at least a few images to illustrate a point, or screen shots that accompany the description of a certain step-by-step procedure, etc. Organizing such images can really become a problem, especially when you have dozens and hundreds of them. Finding, editing, and importing them can quickly become a logistical nightmare,…
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How to Write an Excellent Index
Introduction An index is an alphabetical list of subjects and page numbers that will help the reader find information in a textbook, journal article, or other publication. An index should be: – Alphabetized by the first word of the entry – Arranged so that words are grouped together by topic – Clearly labeled with…
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