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How to Write a Professional Technical Report for Engineering and ICT
Unlike an essay, a technical report is designed to be "scanned." Its readers are usually busy engineers, managers, or government inspectors who need specific information quickly. If your report is "flowery" or vague, it has failed.
### Precision and Objectivity
Technical writing uses the "Passive Voice" to maintain objectivity (e.g., "The sample was heated" instead of "I heated the sample"). Every claim must be backed by a measurement. Use clear headings, numbered lists, and technical appendices for raw data.
### The Importance of the Abstract
In a technical report, the Executive Summary or Abstract is the most important page. It should contain the problem, the test performed, the result, and the recommendation. Many decision-makers will *only* read this page. At uniSupport, our technical writers come from STEM backgrounds, ensuring that your engineering or ICT reports meet the rigorous standards of professional bodies like COREN or CPN.
### Precision and Objectivity
Technical writing uses the "Passive Voice" to maintain objectivity (e.g., "The sample was heated" instead of "I heated the sample"). Every claim must be backed by a measurement. Use clear headings, numbered lists, and technical appendices for raw data.
### The Importance of the Abstract
In a technical report, the Executive Summary or Abstract is the most important page. It should contain the problem, the test performed, the result, and the recommendation. Many decision-makers will *only* read this page. At uniSupport, our technical writers come from STEM backgrounds, ensuring that your engineering or ICT reports meet the rigorous standards of professional bodies like COREN or CPN.