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==Future Trends and Challenges==
==Future Trends and Challenges==
===Future Trends===
===Future Trends===
Between 2022 and 2032, the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bureau_of_Labor_Statistics, United States Bureau of Labor Statistics] is projecting a 7% job growth for technical writers. {{sfn|United States Bureau of Labor Statistics|2023}}
Between 2022 and 2032, the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bureau_of_Labor_Statistics, United States Bureau of Labor Statistics] is projecting a 7% job growth for technical writers. {{sfn|United States Bureau of Labor Statistics|2023}} To be relevant as a technical writer in the digital age, they must possess the skills of conducting in-depth research, critical thinking, being detail oriented, design, and technical expertise. To succeed at communicating the complex to specific audiences, the technical writer must understand much of the subject in its complexity. This is accomplished through possessing the skills of communication, collaboration, and teamwork.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://technicalwriterhq.com/career/technical-writer/technical-writing-skills/ |title=Essential Technical Writing Skills |author=Josh Fechter |website=Technical Writer HQ |access-date=21 November 2023}}</ref>


===Challenges===
===Challenges===
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