Technical Writing Artifacts
Locate & Compose
For this activity, locate three artifacts you think are exemplary of technical writing. Choose examples you find compelling or interesting. Respond to the following questions for each artifact:
What is the artifact’s purpose?
What is the artifact’s context?
Why do you think the artifact successfully communicates its purpose within its context? Why or why not?
Format Guidelines
Written Report: Include at least 250 words.
Infographics: Provide at least one full page of appropriate imag
At the bottom of your post, include a source reference for the example you locate and images (where applicable).
Post & Discuss
It is highly recommended to post your Field Report by the third day of the module week.
Return to this activity throughout the module week to engage in a dialogue with your classmates. While you may respond to as many classmates as you'd like, three response posts are required by the end of the module week. Read the viewpoints of your classmates and offer your opinion of their artifacts. Each response post must be 75-100 words.
Review the assignment rubric for detailed grading information.
Technical Writing Artifacts
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Technical Writing Artifacts
Three artifacts that can be regarded as exemplary of technical writing are Apple’s Business Conduct Policy, iPhone User Guide, and Environmental Progress Report. The purpose of the company’s Business Conduct Policy is to communicate the organizational principals guiding employee conduct in all actions involving the company (Apple inc., 2022a). In this regard, the artifact’s context is to outline acceptable behaviors by Apple employees beyond government control when conducting business on the company’s behalf. The artifact successfully communicates its purposes within its context by its conciseness, clarity, and organization. The Business Conduct Policy document is straightforward and uses simple language to avoid employee confusion or misunderstandings. On the other hand, the purpose of Apple’s iPhone User Guide is to provide iPhone users with a detailed instructional manual on how to use the product seamlessly (Apple inc., 2014). The context of the artifact is the proper use and operation of iPhone including operations, stan...