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TECH WRITER UNIVERSITY
Did you know: The average annual
salary for aTechnical Writer is
$65,500?
BECOME A TECHNICALWRITER
TWU - WORK ENVIRONMENT
FAQ: What is the Job Enviroment Like?Technical Writers can work in both independent and dependent workplaces
Dependent Workplace
Independent Workplace
• Team Focused Work• Collaborative Projects• Leadership Opportunities• Structured Environment• An Indoor Environment• Discussion/Presentation Meetings.
Note: If you work in a dependent work-
place, you are more likely to receive consistent hours and work benefits.
• Independent Work• Possibly “At-Home” Work• E-Mail Communication• Deadline Focused• Freelance Opportunites• Greater Responsibility
Note: Independent work would be less likely to provide an annual salary
and work benefits (unless you were running a business).
Did you know:Tech Writing has a
10% -19% projected job growth rate?
TechWriterPro
Technical Writer T1
Documentation specialist T2
Design specialist T3
Multimedia specialist T4
Grant/Proposal Writer T5
Manual/brochure creator T6
Web master T7
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Alternate Careers T8
National Careers T9
International Careers T10
Internship Opportunities T11
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What Skills Do Tech Writers Need?
Technical writers are known to be very versatile, because there are so many different things you could become with a technical writing degree, but here are a few skills that cover most technical writing careers:
TECH WRITER UNIVERSITY
ARE YOUOBSERVANT?BECOME A TECHNICAL
WRITER
ARE YOU A GOOD
LISTENER?
BECOME A TECHNICAL
WRITER
ARE YOU CREATIVE?BECOME A TECHNICAL
WRITER
• Writing• Comprehension• Speaking• Critical Thinking• Technological• Decision Making• Time Management• Persuasion
http://www.TWU.com/basic_skills
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• Social Perceptiveness• Problem Solving• Coordination• Leadership• Programming• Design• Analytical• Active Learning
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Technical Writing at Utah State Universityhttp://english.usu.edu/
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English Department3200 Old Main Hill
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