Technical communciation is essential in communicating in today's highly advanced society. New technologies and advancements reqire detailed and understandable descriptions.
New processes require clear easy to follow directions.
Technically non-skilled managers need engineers that can communicate problems and discoveries in an understandable manner. Technical communication is defined by the characteristics that it entails. Content includes what technical aspects are included for the intended audience. Context is the situation the communication is taking place in. Purpose is used to inform and persuade the intended audience.