Helpful links and tutorials provide additional learning resources for technical writers to enhance their skills, stay up-to-date with industry standards, and learn best practices in technical communication. These resources can support continuous professional development and improve the overall quality of documentation.
Documentation and Style Guides:
- MDN Web Docs: A comprehensive resource for developers that covers web standards, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and more. It provides best practices for writing documentation for web technologies.
- Link: MDN Web Docs
- Link: MDN Web Docs
- Write the Docs Community: A community-driven platform for technical writers to share knowledge, resources, and best practices. It includes tutorials, webinars, and forums for discussing documentation challenges.
- Link: Write the Docs
Professional Organisations:
- Society for Technical Communication (STC): A professional association that offers resources, webinars, conferences, and certification programmes for technical communicators.
- Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicators (ISTC): The UK’s leading professional body for technical communicators, offering resources, networking opportunities, training, and professional development. It also provides guidance on best practices and industry standards in technical writing.
Link: Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicators (ISTC)