Chapter 3: The Ethics and Structure of Technical Communication
Learning Objectives
- Learn the meaning of a formal sentence definition and extended definition, as well as how to write each type of definition.
- Know how to communicate with non-experts about their specific terms and processes in their field of expertise.
- Articulate different methods of development in writing styles.
Composing with Professionalism
The next sections will discuss ways you can ensure you are composing with professionalism in mind. This chapter will begin with looking at methods of development, which refers to the way information is organized in a written document. The next section will discuss active and passive voice, and when to use each. The you viewpoint or you attitude will also be discussed, which is helpful in understanding ways of communication professionally to put the audience first. A section on maintain a positive, professional tone will also be included. Finally, a section of writing ethically will be shared to help you consider what it means to be an ethical communicator in a culture where we sometimes comment before we think through how our comment may be received by others.
