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ENG110: Elements of Technical Writing: Research & Analysis

A guide to understanding and implementing technical writing.

Step 1 - Finding Library Research


   Start Your Research Here:   

  1. Use the "Start Your Research Here" box and limit to Articles. 
  2. To find articles, do a more specific Advanced Search: "technical writing" AND ethics 
    • Phrase search ("") is used to tell the database that the words technical and writing must appear next to each other. 
  3. To search specific databases individually, click on the link below.

Finding Examples of Technical Reports

To find examples of different types of technical reports, check out this research guide created by the librarians at University of Massachusetts Amherst:

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Technical Reports

Business Examples

To find examples of technical writing in the fields of business, finance, and marketing, see the links below.

Step 2 - Specific Databases & Searches

You can do a more in-depth search using one of the subject-specific article databases below.

Sample Searches:

  • "technical writing" AND ("engineering" OR "computer science" OR "medicine")
  • "technical communication" AND "audience analysis"
  • "user manuals" AND ("usability testing" OR "readability")
  • "technical communication" AND ("AI tools" OR "machine learning" OR "automation")
  • "technical writing" AND ("ethics" OR "accessibility" OR "bias")

Research Tutorial

Database search tips: Boolean, Truncation, and Phrase searching

Review Database Searching Techniques:

Identifying & Analyzing Arguments

Watch the video below for a brief introduction on identifying the main arguments of a research paper.

KSU LogoArgument Analysis: Analyzing Arguments to See What Works
Kennesaw State University provides a helpful guide for analyzing and understanding arguments.

 

 Analyse Sources and Arguments
Monash University in Australia provides an excellent framework for identifying and analyzing sources, arguments, methodologies, and evidence.
 

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