Documentation Mentors

Mar 27, 2018

In most cases documentation and technical writing often comes after the fact or prior to an event happening. In these cases, we see functional design specifications showing equipment functionality, or a report crafted after an event has occurred. There are cases,...

Capitalization Revisited

Mar 20, 2018

Brushing up on basic writing skills is always a good idea. With all the different instances of capitalization in our documents, it is a good idea to revisit it often. Here are some tips on capitalization. Units of Measurement A good rule of thumb to follow when faced...

A Refresher on Comma Use

Mar 13, 2018

Proper grammar in any style of writing is not like riding a bike; if you leave it for a while it is hard to pick it back up. Comma use is particularly susceptible to this. It often feels like no matter how much we write, we can always stand to revisit comma use. Here...

The Semicolon

Mar 6, 2018

The semicolon is often left out because the writer is unclear on how to use it. In other cases, the semicolon gets used when a simple period would suffice. In technical writing, the semicolon can be a powerful tool but it can also hinder effective writing. Let’s...

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