A technical description is a document that describes a product or process, as well as, what it’s composed of, its purpose, its parts, and any other additional information.

Requirements of a Technical Description

• A cover page
  • Follows APA guidelines
• Table of Contents
  • Demonstrates where each section in the technical description is located
• Introduction
  • History of the product
  • Who invented it?
  • When was it invented?
  • Includes any relevant background information
• Body
  • Discusses the exterior and interior parts in detail
• Function
  • Includes how to use the product and what it’s purpose is
• Conclusion
• Illustrations
  • Includes images of the product and its parts
  • Labels every image
• References
  • Cites sources properly
  • Follows APA citations for references

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