Informational Texts and Technical Writing

What is an informational text?

• An informational text is a type of non-fiction. • Informational texts provide readers with very specific

information.• Many informational texts provide information on a

specific task or will describe how to do something.• An informational text conveys information related to the

scientific, social, and natural world.

Examples• Resume• Instruction Manual• Recipe• Business Letter• Lab Report• Step-by-step instructions or procedures• Charts or graphs• Science textbooks• Historical documents

Examples

Examples

What is technical writing?

• Technical writing will use clear and concise language and will be very precise in order to create an informational text.

• Technical writing may often use specific vocabulary related to the topic.

• Technical writing is a form of descriptive writing. It describes specific information in great detail.