Technical Writing Projects
- mmajeski3
- Aug 31, 2024
- 7 min read
Updated: Nov 1, 2024
Table of Contents
Project 1: Technical Translation
Project objective: Translate highly technical, highly disorganized, poorly written client source material and transform it into a training script that is easy to read, easy to understand, and highlights the relevance of the subject matter to a specific audience.
Audience: Textile factory owners and managers from various Asian and Latin American countries, who have a functional grasp of engineering (the equivalent of a 2-year degree from a college in a wealthy country plus practical job experience).
Goal: The client’s agenda is to encourage this audience to adopt better conservation practices in their factories.
Content provided by client:
Condensate is the liquid formed when steam passes from the vapor to the liquid state.
In the heating process, condensate is the result of steam transferring a portion of its heat energy, known as latent heat, to the product, line or equipment being heated.
If 1 kg/h of steam is supplied to equipment for a heating process, then the same amount of condensate (1 kg/h) needs to be discharged from the equipment.
During this process, the heat was transferred through the phase of gas changing to liquid while the temperature remains unchanged. The transferred heat is called latent heat.
On the contrary, when the temperature changes through this process it is called "sensible heat"
Condensate recovery is a process to reuse the water and sensible heat contained in the discharged condensate. Recovering condensate instead of throwing it away can lead to significant savings of energy, chemical treatment and make-up water.
Condensate (including both energy water resources) can be reused in many different ways, for example:
As hot/heated feed water by sending hot condensate back to the boiler’s deaerator
As an energy source for heating any applicable heating system
As steam by reusing flash steam
As hot, soft and clean water; such as hot, soft water in the dyeing process
As hot water for cleaning devices
Here are some key locations for condensate recovery in dyeing and printing mills:
Washing machines
Dyeing vats
Dry cylinders
Aging machines
Setting machines
Reusing hot condensate can lead to considerable savings in terms of energy and water resources. It can also improve a facility’s working conditions while reducing its carbon footprint.
Condensate recovery can contribute to:
Saving resources
Save energy and its related costs
Condensate contains a significant amount of sensible heat that can account for about 20% to 30% of the initial heat energy contained in steam.
Feeding the boiler with high-temperature condensate can maximize boiler output because less heat energy is required to turn water into steam. When efficiently recovered and reused, it can even be possible to improve the output capacity by 10 to 20%. This is especially important for the waste heat boiler in mills, which will produce recoverable, low pressure steam from the boiler’s flue gas.
30%-60% of total steam in mills turns into condensate water
Condensate contains a significant amount of sensible heat that can account for about 20% to 30% of the initial heat energy contained in steam
When condensate is efficiently recovered and reused, it is possible to reduce boiler fuel needs by 3 to 10%.
Condensate water can be reused as boiler feed water since it’s not polluted by any other source. This will reduce water supply and treatment costs.
Reducing boiler fuel needs through condensate recovery leads to less air pollution by lowering CO2, NOx and SOx emissions.
Reduce the boiler’s solid fuel sources such as coal or biomass. This helps reduce the residual waste created as a result of burning these fuels and thus can considerably improve a plant’s working environment.
Generally speaking, almost all mills collect condensate water to some extent and in doing so they can claim that they “recover” condensate water. However, few of them recover and reuse the condensate water correctly, efficiently or completely.
As soon as a mill decides to improve condensate water recovery performance, they must first investigate the whole manufacturing process, conduct related analysis and identify improvement opportunities.
Transformed version:
Consider adopting efficient condensate recovery practices to maximize resource efficiency, cut costs, and reduce environmental impact. The heating process used in mills creates steam, which transforms it into condensate. Condensate is water that still contains a significant amount of heat energy. By capturing and reusing condensate liquid, factories can save energy and water and reduce emissions. This process is condensate recovery.
Condensate can be reused in various ways, such as by feeding it back into boilers, using it for heating systems, or employing it for cleaning equipment. Capturing and reusing condensate effectively can improve boiler output by up to 20%, reduce boiler fuel needs by 3-10%, and lower air pollution from carbon dioxide, nitric oxide, and sulfur oxide emissions.
Many mills already collect condensate, but only some do so efficiently. Analyzing your current processes and optimizing condensate recovery can significantly reduce costs and improve your factory's sustainability. Adopting these practices can also help decrease the use of solid fuels like coal or biomass, improving the plant's working environment.
Project 2: Standard Operating Procedure: DSK Content Edits in WordPress
Department: Marketing > Content
Date Updated: September 2024
Purpose:
This procedure outlines WordPress editing steps for the Copy Team to update landing page content.
Definitions:
DSK: Digital Skills Website
WP: WordPress
Procedure*:
Open the DSK copy doc
Make the requested copy edits
Log in to WP for the university you are updating
Click the ‘Pages’ tab on the left-side menu bar
Steps to make Live edits | Steps to make Draft edits |
5. Hover over the page name you are editing 6. Click ‘Edit’ 7. Make the copy changes you noted in the copy doc 8. Click ‘Publish’ in the top right corner to apply edits immediately | 5. Hover over the page name you are editing 6. Click ‘Rewite & Republish’ 7. Make the copy changes you noted in the copy doc 8. Click ‘Save Draft’ in the top right corner to save the edits |
*Note, images included in actual documentation to support navigation
Project 3: Information Architecture
Project 4: Knowledge Base
The following table highlights the key differences between the Cybersecurity Impact Bootcamp (CIB) and Accelerated IT (AIT) for the ThriveDX Enterprise Sales Department.
CIB | AIT | |
Audience | Upskillers with a background in IT or related fields | Career starters or changers with no prior IT experience |
Duration | 24-weeks | 14-weeks |
Tech Experience | Some | None |
Curriculum Focus | Cybersecurity Foundations | A broad range of IT topics |
Learning and Support Structure | Cohort-based learning with facilitator and community support | Self-paced with 24/7 AI assistance and peer support via Slack |
Cost | $9,995 | $5,995 |
Outcome | Those who complete the program will be qualified for the following roles:
| Those who complete the program will be qualified for the following roles:
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Project 5: FAQ
What is ThriveDX?
ThriveDX is one of the leading international training companies, run by a global team of highly skilled and passionate individuals spanning 15+ countries. We have built various learning solutions in cyber and information security, digital marketing, software engineering, data science, cloud computing, UI/UX, and more.
What is ThriveDX’s mission?
At ThriveDX, we aim to transform individuals from various socioeconomic backgrounds into tomorrow's digital and cyber workforce. Our unique educational approach drives our desire to train job-ready professionals. By combining traditional and modern learning methods with real-world applications, our programs empower learners to acquire the knowledge, problem-solving skills, and creativity needed to excel in the evolving digital landscape, meeting the demands of top employers and industries worldwide.
What does ThriveDX do?
ThriveDX collaborates with top-tier academic institutions and corporations worldwide to assist its partners in offering cutting-edge, skills-based cybersecurity training and advanced professional development programs in digital technology.
Who are ThriveDX university partners?
ThriveDX currently partners with over 50 global universities, including the University of Chicago, Penn State University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, and the University of Florida.
Does ThriveDX offer Enterprise training?
Yes! ThriveDX makes it easy for organizations to invest in their employees with our customizable security training solutions and Completion Grant. Contact us to develop your training solution today.
Does ThriveDX have any Awards?
We are groundbreaking innovators and leaders in the information security community. Here are some of the awards we have won:
Project 6: Content Writer Onboarding
New Hire Onboarding Checklist
This checklist outlines key marketing team members and internal resources for new content writers.
Your direct manager will provide an overview of the contents of this document and the due dates for the checklist.
Set up 1:1 with the following team members:
Eugenio R- Chief Marketing Officer
Lindsey P- Senior Director, Integrated Marketing
Nancy R- Senior Manager, Integrated Marketing
Marta A- Senior Integrated Marketing Manager
Jared S- Director, Marketing Operations
Copy team
Michael P- Manager
Megan M- Senior writer (B2B and B2C)
Jaimee H- Senior Copy Editor
Malcolm F- B2C Copywriter
Christian R- Social Media Manager
Project Managers
Patricia F- Marketing Operations
Lexie B- Senior Project Manager
Lethiwe M- Marketing Projects Manager
Review and bookmark the following product slide decks:
Cybersecurity Professional Bootcamp
Cybersecurity Impact Bootcamp
Accelerated IT Bootcamp
Software Development
Review and bookmark the following resources:
B2C Language and Style Guide
University Info Cheat Sheet
TDX Knowledge HUB
Personality/Voice/Tone
Marketing Claims Sources
MASTER Testimonials Database
(WIP) Internal Copy Library
Confirm access to the following platforms:
Zoom
Google Drive
Slack
Jira
WordPress
help desk
DAM
Project 7: How to Guide
This document contains several pages of a how to guide created for the SYNDUIT content team. The purpose of the document is to provide an explanation of the different assets and how to write each one.
Project 8: Meeting Notes
Date: August 19, 2024
Purpose: Copy team weekly meeting
Attendees: Malcolm F., Megan M., Jaimee H., Christian B.
Absent: Michael P.
Agenda:
SEO Blog Personas
NCSA designed projects
Designed work update
DAM
Knowledge Hub
B2B project updates
Completion grant
New LP
NCSA month
Podcast Briefs
Issues Raised/Resolutions: Last week, the team discussed the need for more visibility when projects are complete. We can now access the hosting site (DAM) for completed work. NEW PROCEDURE: Writers will check DAM prior to weekly meetings for design updates and share completed design work during weekly meetings.
Action Items:
Malcolm: Complete blog personas for remaining universities: UWISC, PSU, and NJIT
Megan: Continue building a Content department section for the Knowledge Hub
Jaimee: Gather and share links for the finalized designs for the NCSA project
Christian: Connect with the project manager to create project briefs
