INTRODUCTION
Hello everyone.
I recently became interested in technical writing and decided to join the Technical Writing Mentorship Program. It has been an incredible experience so far. An assignment was to analyze a sample article, and I will analyze The Beginner's Guide to Web Development by Allie Decker, focusing on audience analysis and applying technical writing principles.
AUDIENCE ANALYSIS
Audience analysis is researching and finding the key points that best convey the writer's information to the target audience. It is vital for effective communication and engagement. I will review the sample article to ensure audience analysis was done correctly.
This article was written for tech enthusiasts and beginners looking to break into web development, giving them detailed knowledge of what it entails and the various aspects. The article covered many topics, but it was a long read. While that was expected given the subject matter, some aspects, such as cybersecurity and other computer programming topics, needed to be revised. Breaking it into a series would have been more effective as there was a lot of information that would need to be clarified for a beginner.
TECHNICAL WRITING PRINCIPLES
I was able to weigh this article against the technical writing principles using the criteria below:
Clarity and Concision: The article was easy to understand but needed to be more concise. It was lengthy and had a lot of information, which was too much.
Accuracy: The information was accurate based on my knowledge of web development as a Frontend Engineer.
Attention to Detail: The attention to detail is commendable, with the author ensuring every area of web development is covered.
Organization: The article was organized but veered off course with information not restricted to the subject matter.
User-centered approach: The article was tailored to the needs of a beginner, covering the basics of web development. There is a risk of information overload, but the author had the target audience in mind.
Visual Aids: The article included visuals that helped explain the author's points. Examples of visual aids included were code snippets and diagrams.
Technical Jargon: The author used the appropriate terms and explained them so the reader could understand.
CONCLUSION
This article is an excellent read for those trying to venture into web development with additional information on other aspects of programming. It is meant to be read steadily and not rushed through to avoid missing information or getting overwhelmed.
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