How to write Technical

Papers

Outline of this presentation

What is a technical paper?

How does one write a technical
paper?
How is a technical paper presented?

What is a technical paper?

Technical article describe, discuss, or

analyze a systematic investigation
towards increasing the sum of
knowledge in a specific field .
An objective analysis of facts, finding
, inferences, recommendations, and
conclusions.
A brief and to-the-point document
which describes a body of technical
work

Type of Technical Articles

Journal Articles
Conference paper
Review articles
Research articles

Organizing a Technical article

Title
It gives a clear idea of the topic to the
reader
Author by-line
Identify the author
Abstract
Briefly states what the article contain or
summarizes the essential information in the
article.

Summary of your work Must bring

out the novelty of your work
Must be brief (100 to 150 words)
Introduction
Introduces the reader to the topic
or research work under discussion
Methodology

Describe the materials and methods

used in the article.
Discussion
An analytical discussion of the results
and finding of the research work.

Conclusion
Concludes the articles by summarizing
the important highlights of the article

Appendices
Contain supporting materials
References
Works, cited and consulted
Ex. W. Wordsworth. Daffodils, In
Collected Poems of William
Wordsworth, Ed. R. Roselin, Artech
House, 1976

Writing Strategies

Define the problem

Analyze the purpose
Make literature survey
Analyze and organize your
information
Write the first draft
Revise , review and edit
Write the final draft

Writing Style

Use simple sentences, unless you are

comfortable writing complex and compound
sentences
Avoid repetition
Make use of the grammar and spelling
checker.
Use figure or table be able to say the same
thing more effectively.
Use technical terms.
Must be Clear, concise, direct and readable.

Presenting your work

Who is my audience?
What is the purpose of my
presentation?
What should I talk about?
How much time do I have?
How many slides should I make?
How should I handle questions?
Rehearsals

Are you ready to start

writing?
QUESTIONS?