write less - say more (the added value of minimalism)
DESCRIPTION
This presentation explains the basic concepts of minimalism in technical documentation. Focusing on the users and what they need to do their job not only creates better user assistance information, but allows you to reduce cost of authoring, maintaining and translating your user manuals.TRANSCRIPT
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Write LessSay More
T h e A d d e d V a l u eO f M i n i m a l i s m
Jang F.M. GraatJANG Communication
Amsterdam - Netherlands
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Who’s Talking ?
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The Problem
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Information Era
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Maximalism
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Info Overload
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Minimalism
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John M. Carroll
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William Of Ockham
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Only What Is Needed
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Signal / Noise
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Only signal
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Minimize Cost
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Minimize Effort
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Minimize Support
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Maximize Clarity
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Topics
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Structure
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Concise
To access the main drive, thecover can be opened afterremoving the nine M6 screws around the edges.
1. Remove screws [b].2. Open cover [a].
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Graphics
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Controlled English
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Ambiguity
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Maximize Safety
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Exaggeration
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Devaluation
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Saturation
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Safety First ?
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More = Safer ?
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Kill Your Lawyers !
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Maximize Efficiency
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Deadlines
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Production
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Processing Power
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Emergencies
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Focus on Users