Q6Technical Communication
Question
4 marks
What are various types of technical articles? Explain.
Answer
Types of technical articles include research articles, review articles, case study articles, technical notes, application notes, and how-to articles, each serving a distinct communicative purpose.
- Research Article (Original Research Paper): Presents new, original findings from a study or experiment. Structure: Abstract, Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, References. Published in peer-reviewed journals.
- Review Article: Surveys and synthesises existing literature on a topic to provide a comprehensive overview and identify research gaps.
- Case Study Article: Analyses a specific real-world situation, problem, or project and describes the investigation and outcomes.
- Technical Note/Short Communication: A brief report of significant technical observations, methods, or findings that do not warrant a full research article.
- Application Note: Describes a practical application of a technology, method, or product in a specific context.
- How-to / Tutorial Article: Provides step-by-step guidance for performing a technical task or using a tool.