Week 7: Specifications & Technical Documentation
Overview
This week focuses on the structure and format of technical specifications, standardized terminology in specifications, types and purposes of specifications for different industries, and language precision in technical documentation.
Topics Covered
- Technical specifications structure and format
- Standardized terminology in specifications
- Technical specifications types and purposes
- Language precision in technical documentation
Class Activities for the Week
Course Period 1 (2 hours)
- Assignment introduction: Technical Specifications
- Introduction to technical specifications in business contexts
- Class activity: Analysis of translation specification structure, terminology, and formatting
Course Period 2 (2 hours)
- Group activity: Comparative analysis of technical specifications across industries
- Workshop: Precision and consistency in technical language
Independent/Group Assignments (and Point Totals)
- Assignment: Technical Specifications (3 points)
- 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: End of week
- Class attendance and participation (2 points)
Learning Resources
- Specification templates
- International standards documentation
- Examples of technical specifications across different industries
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