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1. What is Technical Writing
Technical writing is a form of technical communication used in a variety of technical and occupational fields, such as computer hardware and software, engineering, chemistry, aeronautics and astronautics, robotics, finance, consumer electronics, and biotechnology.
2. Technical Writer Education Requirements
Technical writers are typically required to hold bachelor's degrees. While some technical writers enter the occupation with degrees applicable to a technical specialty, most have a degree in English, journalism, communications or a related field. Some colleges and universities offer bachelor's degree programs in English with concentrations in writing. These programs consist of 4-year curricula that provide students with a solid grasp of English and communication skills so that they may write across a variety of genres and fields. Courses may include:
Technical writing
Writing theory
Journalism
Fiction
Non-fiction
Editing
Web writing
3. Technical Writer Qualifications
Along with strong writing and communication skills, technical writers must be proficient in online publishing software and programs. The ability to produce video and audio for the Web may be required for some positions. Technical writers often handle large amounts of complex data, so information management skills are necessary. A sharp eye for detail, research skills and the ability to work under strict deadlines are also important for a career in technical writing.
4. Technical Writing Institutes
*Stella Maris College, Chennai
*TechTotal Soft Systems Pvt.Ltd., Hyderabad
*Technowrites Academy, Pune
*Xavier's Institute of Communication, Mumbai
*The Writer's Block, Bangalore
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Hi,
In order to pursue masters degree from US you need to:
First shortlist the universities offering course of you interest.
Secondly once the universities are shortlisted then you need to check the eligibility criteria for admission.
Thirdly you need to decide in which intake i.e (fall or spring) you wish to take admission.
Eligibility criteria for admission in MS program:
1. Undergraduate degree in same or related fields with a minimum of third-class honours.
2. High score in GRE and TOEFL or IELTS.
To get admission in good university in US you need to have GRE score of 310 plus and TOEFL score of 90 plus or IELTS score of 6 bands plus.
As universities in US have 2 admission intake in a year namely fall (september) and spring(January) intake.
So it would be always advisable to take these tests atleast 4-5 in advance of your planned admission intake.
I hope this answers your query.
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Hi Sasha,
Fashion communication is a relatively new but very exciting field that has opened up in the fashion industry.There is increasing demand for fashion communication professionals today and with flexible manoeuvre, you can smoothly apply your skills in diverse fields covering style and fashion, which include: visual merchandising, exhibition & display design, graphic design, fashion journalism, styling, photography, advertising and public relations. You may also join the creative sectors such as visual imagery, text, information and experiential design.
As a fresher, you can fetch anything around Rs. 2-lakh per annum or more.
Hope it helps. Feel free to ask more questions.
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