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==== Data Sheets ==== | ==== Data Sheets ==== | ||
A data sheet, also known as a technical datasheet, is a document used to describe and summarize the characteristics of a product, material, component, or technology. {{sfn|IDA|2020|p=}} | A data sheet, also known as a technical datasheet, is a document used to describe and summarize the characteristics of a product, material, component, or technology. {{sfn|IDA|2020|p=}} | ||
====Descriptions==== | |||
Descriptions are concise explanations of procedures and processes that assist readers in understanding how something works. Product descriptions and process descriptions are the two main types of technical descriptions. {{sfn|Lannon & Gurak |2020|p=443-453}} | |||
*Product: provides detailed information about a specific item, including its features, specifications, and benefits. | |||
*Process: provides step-by-step instructions on how to perform a particular task or achieve a specific outcome. | |||
==== Documentation ==== | ==== Documentation ==== | ||