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====Descriptions==== | ====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| | 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|pp=443-453}} | ||
*Product: provides detailed information about a specific item, including its features, specifications, and benefits. | *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. | *Process: provides step-by-step instructions on how to perform a particular task or achieve a specific outcome. | ||
==== Documentation ==== | ==== Documentation ==== | ||