20 Apr What are three best practices of technical writers? What are some key questions and methods you would use to analyze and define your users? Why is this imp
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Discussion Points:
- What are three best practices of technical writers?
- What are some key questions and methods you would use to analyze and define your users? Why is this important?
- Address the significance of including the User-Experience (UX) in analyzing technology.
An anonymous author wrote, "Analyze the people who use your documentation so you understand what they need and don't need to know."
Forum Rubric:
Rubric for Learner Posts
Points
Synthesis of concepts in a substantive manner (critical to class performance)
30
Applications of personal experience
20
Writing standards
10
Response to two or more students in a substantive manner
40
Timeliness: (deduction) Optional
10
