Technical Editing & Writing
Learn how ASCENT can help your team with technical writing.
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Read ArticleTechnical Writing Tip: Punctuating Quotation Marks
You probably use quotation marks, whether for dialog, quoted material, or setting off a word or phrase within a sentence. But where does punctuation fit in when using quotation marks?
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Read ArticleInstructional Writing: 6 Formatting Tips to Improve Readability
Formatting can keep your content well organized and reader-friendly. Here are 6 tips on how to use formatting to improve your instructions.
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Read ArticleTechnical Writing Tip: Working with Lists
Lists are a handy way to present information in a clear and concise manner as a way to make information easier to read and to break up large chunks of text. Here are a few tips for working with lists.
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Read Article5 Top Tips for Writing Instructions
For instructional writing to be effective, the steps must be clear and easy to understand plus knowing your audience is key. Here are 5 tips on how to write instructions.
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Read ArticleThe Basics of Instructional Writing: 3 Simple Steps
Instructional writing provides instructions on how to do something. Here are some practical guidelines to follow when creating instructional content.
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Read ArticleTechnical Writing Tip: Either…or
Either…or is a helpful construction used to indicate a choice between options. It can also be difficult to employ it properly. Here are a couple of quick tips for using either…or in your writing.
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Read ArticleTechnical Writing Tip: Using Colons
Here are some helpful tips for when to use (and when not to use) colons in your writing.
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Read Article5 Ways to Be Consistent in Your Writing
Consistency in terminology is important in technical writing. Each word or phrase must be consistent in spelling and usage throughout a document. Here are some tips for using consistent terminology.
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Read ArticleTech Writing Tip: Using That vs. Which
This or that? Discover when should you use 'That' and when should you use 'Which' in this post from ASCENT's Technical Editor
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Read ArticleTechnical Writing – What, Who, and How
Wondering what Technical Writing consists of? Read on to find out!
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Read ArticlePlanning a Technical Documentation Project
Here are some tips for those who are engaged in the planning and delivering of technical documentation projects.
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1:06Watch VideoImprove Your Technical Documentation with ASCENT
Discover how ASCENT can help your organization develop superior documentation with help from our multi-disciplinary team of industry specialists skilled in technical writing, instructional design, mul
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Tech Writing Tip: Where to Place Other Punctuation When Using Parentheses
Parentheses are a useful tool for adding supplementary information to a sentence or paragraph. But how do you handle punctuation when parentheses are involved? Read on for helpful tips.
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Read ArticleGrammar Tip: It's vs Its
Learn how to correctly use "it's" and "its" in this helpful grammar tip from one of ASCENT's technical writers.
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Tech Writing Tip: Using Capitalization for Emphasis
Applying capitalization in the right places can be a useful tool in your writing, just make sure you don't overuse it!
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Read ArticleCreating a Document Management System
If your organization is looking to design a new document management system or improve the efficiency of your existing system, here are some steps to consider.
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Tech Writing Tip: Finding the Subject for Correct Subject-Verb Agreement
If you struggle with using the correct subject-verb agreement in your writing, this blog provides a few tips for finding your subject so you can determine which form of the verb you should use.
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Read ArticleCreate Compelling Technical Documentation with Professional Services from ASCENT
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ASCENT Creates User-Friendly Manuals for New Machine Operators
During the pandemic, ASCENT helped a major manufacturer with new training materials for machine operators. Learn how it all came together.
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22:29Watch VideoCreate Compelling Technical Documentation and Training Programs with ASCENT's Professional Services
This webcast discusses how to communicate effectively through the development of custom learning programs leveraging ASCENT’s standard learning content and eLearning templates. See 'Before and After'
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