Although writing scientific literature reviews is a specialized area usually reserved for practicing scientists, it is a form of technical communication. Nature has published an article offering advice from practitioners on how to write literature reviews, and much of the advice is very similar to advice I was given as a technical writer.
The advice is grouped into these sections:
- Be focused and avoid jargon.
- Have a process and develop your style.
- Timelines and figures make a huge difference.
- Stay updated and be open to suggestions.
- Make good use of technology.
All of these apply to some degree to what we usually consider technical communication.
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