Week 7: Specifications & Technical Documentation
Overview
This week focuses on technical specifications structure and format, standardized terminology in specifications, technical documentation types and purposes, and language precision in technical documentation.
Topics Covered
Subtopics
- Technical specifications structure and format
- Standardized terminology in specifications
- Technical documentation types and purposes
- Language precision in technical documentation
Class Activities
Tuesday Class Activities
- Assignment introduction: Technical Specifications
- Introduction to technical specifications in business contexts
- Analysis of specification structure, terminology, and formatting
- Group activity: Identifying key components in translation specifications
Thursday Class Activities
- Comparative analysis of technical documentation across industries
- Workshop: Precision and consistency in technical language
Independent Activities
Assignment: Technical Specifications
- Select a service type and imagine the circumstances under which a client is requesting said service from you
- Write the technical specifications for the project, incorporating requirements related to people, processes and technology
- Due date: Sunday of Week 7
Learning Resources
- Specification templates
- International standards documentation
- Examples of technical specifications across different industries
Assessment
- Technical Specifications (3 points)
- Class attendance and participation (2 points)
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- “Help me understand the key components of technical specifications for translation services”
- “Create practice scenarios for writing technical specifications for different industries”
- “What are the differences between technical specifications and regular business documentation?”
- “Generate examples of standardized terminology used in technical specifications”
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