Geraldine Said:

What Degree If Needed Do I Need To Become A Technical Writer?

We Answered:

Most successful tech writers have a degree in the field that they write about with significant additional work in writing, editing, grammar, etc...

A degree in technical writing (at least at the bachelor's level) isn't nearly as useful because what you really have to have is the ability to take technical subject content and put it into language your intended audience will understand - that requires considerable understanding of the field you're writing about.

Some people use journalism classes when there isn't a tech writing program where they are attending. Any writing experience is better than none.

The largest demand for technical writers is in the field of technology; especially computers but also consumer electronics. Next would be in the various sciences.

Alberto Said:

Does anyone know another school in Indy other than IUPUI that offers Technical/Editorial writing classes?

We Answered:

My ex-boyfriends mom used to teach writing at Butler - you could check them out.

Lisa Said:

I need an interesting research topic for my Scientific and Technical Writing class?

We Answered:

Do someting on nanotechnology or robotics.

Armando Said:

is technical writing a good choice for a minor for a computer science major?

We Answered:

I just graduated with a BA in Language and Creative Writing and the market is definitely hot for technical writers.

If you can do web design and technical writing you can get a job right now.

One of my regrets is not taking more technical writing classes, however, the writing style is fairly objective and straightforward. More about clarity and concise writing than anything else.

Definitely, do the minor. The formatting rules you learn will be helpful, the strict reinforcement of grammar you get in those classes will be a necessity in any profession, and writing well is always beneficial.

Good Luck

Akilah

Delores Said:

I need a topic for my technical writing class, any ideas?

We Answered:

Yahoo Answers and the internet.

Juan Said:

Would god fail technical writing class?

We Answered:

Yeah. Mercifully you did not choose The Origin of the Species, or The Communist Manifesto, or Mein Kempf, or The Book of Mao. I mean those are out there for followers to pick up and believe in as well. And we do not say these are failures.

What is interesting to note that as big a failure as the Bible that God inspired is. For a number of years that we know of it is still the best selling book in the world.

Later.