The Writing and Communicating Technical Information guide identifies select resources to support students enrolled in technical communication courses at Seneca Polytechnic. Use the menu to find materials related to specific areas of technical writing and communication.
Please note that the examples and tips provided are meant to serve as a guide. Always follow your instructor's requirements and instructions when creating technical communication for assignments.
Browse Seneca Libraries for books and articles on topics related to technical communication.
The following is a selection of technical writing books available through Seneca Libraries. To find more books and other resources, search your topic on Library Search.
Crafting Docs for Success: An End-To-End Approach to Developer Documentation by 
Docs for Developers: An Engineer's Field Guide to Technical Writing by 
Engineering Writing by Design by 
The IEEE Guide to Writing in the Engineering and Technical Fields by 
The Profession and Practice of Technical Communication by 
Research and Technical Writing for Science and Engineering by 
Scientific Writing: Thinking in Words by 
Technical Writing for Dummies by 
Technical Writing for Software Developers
Writing and Designing Manuals and Warnings, Fifth Edition by The following is a selection of technical or business communication journals and magazines available through Seneca Libraries. Find more journals and magazines by searching Library Search.
The following is a selection of library databases where you can access streaming videos on technical or business communication.
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The following is a selection of library databases where you can find case studies.
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The following is a selection of library databases related to technical or business communication.
- In this database, there is no way to limit a search to our subscribed content only. Only those results with the words "Full text access" or "Open access" are content to which we have access.
The following are Open Educational Resources (OERs) on technical or business communication.
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The term "technical communication" refers to various forms of written and visual documentation, including scientific reports, instructions, software manuals, and business correspondence. It encompasses the use of digital tools and platforms for creating and disseminating information, as well as the research involved in producing accurate documentation. Technical writing, a subset of technical communication, extends beyond manuals and specifications to include everyday business writing and the communication of specialized technical information. Additionally, technical communication involves oral and visual presentations, making it integral to professional communication in diverse fields. (Source: Technical Writing Essentials)
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