Technical Description

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Technical Description

• A product
• .A mechanism
• .A process
• .A site
• .An object
• .An idea/concept

2
Technical Descriptions

• A product description from a manufacturer
• .A specs from an engineer on a new product
• .A field note from a scientist/marketing analyst
• .An observation of a class by a teacher

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Technical Descriptions

• Description of entire concept, mechanism
• .over view
• .shape, dimension, material, function,
  relationship
• .Description of individual components
• .detail
• .shape, dimension, material, function,
  relationship
• .One complete operating cycle
• .Logical organization (spatial, chronological,
  functional)
• .Visual aids

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Principles Governing TD

• Accuracy
• .Preciseness
• .Objectivity
• .Clarity

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Process

• Natural process
• .Artificial process

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Specification

• Specify, dont explain
• .Make the spec. verifiable
• .Distinguish between performance and design
  specs.
• .Be complete, precise, concise