While AI can generate content quickly and efficiently, it’s essential to remember that it’s only as good as the data it’s trained on. That’s why critical review and refinement are crucial steps in the AI-assisted documentation process. By adding your human touch, you can transform AI-generated content into high-quality, accurate, and user-friendly documentation that truly serves your audience.
Creating a solid outline is the foundation of any successful technical document. But let’s be honest, staring at a blank page and trying to structure your thoughts can be a real challenge. That’s where AI comes in! By mastering the art of prompt engineering, you can leverage AI to generate detailed, well-organized outlines that save you time and ensure comprehensive coverage of your topic.
Choosing the right AI tool can feel like navigating a minefield. New models and platforms emerge almost daily, each promising to revolutionize your workflow. So, how do you cut through the hype and select the AI assistant that will truly elevate your technical documentation? In this guide, we’ll break down four leading AI tools, highlighting their unique strengths and use cases to help you build the ultimate AI tech stack for technical writing.
“40% of technical writers say that initial topic research and brainstorming is one of their biggest time drains.” Okay, I made that up. But you know what? You should be tracking metrics like that! I’ve found that tracking how much time is spent on specific tasks not only helps with overall project management but also […]
This week we published a new Continuity of Operations Plan template pack. This provides a strategic plan to keep your operations running smoothly during emergencies.
Here are three key benefits of using the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) templates:
In the movie Office Space, Tom Smykowski (played by Richard Riehle) writes technical manuals for the software company. His job as a technical writer becomes a point of discussion in the film, particularly when he tries to justify his role in the company by explaining that he takes the specifications from the customers and brings them to the software engineers.
If you’re a technical writer, you’ll relate to Tom’s dilemma. For Tom the struggle wasn’t the nature of his job, rather how to explain the value of his writing activities during HR reviews. So how can you approach this?
10 Signs you have a technical writer’s personality
If you’re thinking of moving into tech docs, here’s a list of things to consider.
There’s no priority to the items I’ve listed here. For me, these are some of the traits you’ll need to enjoy a career in technical writing.
If you’re considering a career in technical writing, specializing in AI documentation offers promising career opportunities. I’d recommend that you create 30-day plans to go deep into the technologies to give yourself and edge over other writers and carve out a lucrative career in this area. Here’s how to get started.
An Audience Analysis questionnaire is a set of questions designed to understand the target audience for a technical document. It helps writers tailor the content to the needs, interests, and knowledge level of the readers.
Identifying the right technical documentation software for your department can be overwhelming. To address this, the following checklist identifies some of the key criteria to consider when selecting technical documentation aka tech authoring software. The list is not exhaustive, but should give you a starting point to assess the products.
