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Technical communication involves conveying complex information to a specific audience. Key features include accuracy, attention to detail, visuals, and clear and concise organization to enhance user understanding. {{sfn|smirti|2022}}  
Technical communication involves conveying complex information to a specific audience. Key features include accuracy, attention to detail, visuals, and clear and concise organization to enhance user understanding. {{sfn|smirti|2022}}  


=== '''Accurate''' ==={{sfn|smirti|2022}}
=== '''Accurate''' ===


==== Standards Compliant ====
==== Standards Compliant ====
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Clear language is organized logically, is not unnecessarily involved, and is easily understood by the target audience. It will avoid needless jargon and complexity. Good technical communication expresses meaning in a way that is straightforward and that avoids redundant words or excessive explanations. It is easy to both absorb and process.
Clear language is organized logically, is not unnecessarily involved, and is easily understood by the target audience. It will avoid needless jargon and complexity. Good technical communication expresses meaning in a way that is straightforward and that avoids redundant words or excessive explanations. It is easy to both absorb and process.


=== '''Soundness''' ==={{sfn|smirti|2022}}
=== '''Soundness''' ===


==== Format and Organization ====
==== Format and Organization ====
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Technical communication utilizes visuals strategically to facilitate understanding of textual content. Visuals such as diagrams, charts, graphs or images can enhance understanding on a technical document. When presented properly, they can elucidate difficult concepts and make material accessible to a more diverse audience.
Technical communication utilizes visuals strategically to facilitate understanding of textual content. Visuals such as diagrams, charts, graphs or images can enhance understanding on a technical document. When presented properly, they can elucidate difficult concepts and make material accessible to a more diverse audience.


=== '''Appropriateness''' ==={{sfn|smirti|2022}}
=== '''Appropriateness''' ===  


==== Audience-specific ====
==== Audience-specific ====
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