Michelle Knight, KnowledgeOwl Blog Contributor

Data literacy consists of the ability” to read, work with, analyze and argue with sets of data.” This competence translates raw numbers and text into effective communications, decisions, and actions.

Metadata, background information about a resource (whether an image, another paper, or person) guides the author on fitting content to the circumstances.

Data governance defines who (within a company) can use and manage data. Tech writers will be increasingly involved in this work, and affected by data management.