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Essentials Of Technical Writing
Whether you work with computers, chemicals, clients or cogs, as a technical writer you have different needs than the casual business writer. This workshop will take you beyond the basics of business writing.
In this course you will:
- Examine various types of documentation such as reports, proposals, instructions, and manuals
- Learn the principles of good document design
- Successfully incorporate graphics
- Discover the keys to creating a text that gets the job done
Course Structure
The workshop will consist of six one-week sessions. Each session will include an online lecture, practice exercises, and a writing assignment. Your instructor will review and privately provide feedback on these assignments. Student work can also be posted for group review and feedback. Throughout the workshop, you will be able to participate in asynchronous lecture discussions and encouraged to take advantage of ongoing informal discussions and self-directed writing exercises. (1.2 CEUs)
| Workshop length: |
6 weeks |
| Textbook(s) to purchase: |
There is no textbook for this course. |
| Course Developer: |
Holly Chaker |
| Tuition: |
$225.00 |
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* Late fees may apply to registrations submitted after class start date
Workshop Outline
Session One: Boot Camp
- Technical Writing Defined
- Grammar Review
- Testing Readability
- Editing for Clarity
- Writing in Plain English
- Writing Styles & Style Guides
- Dealing with Numbers
Session Two: Your Text, Your Audience, and Document Design
- The Purpose of Your Document
- Examining Your Audience
- Selecting & Present Evidence to Your Audience
- Technical Writing for a General Audience
- Basic Principles of Document Design
Session Three: Informing and Persuading 1
- Correspondence: Memos, E-Mails, and Letters
- Media Releases
Session Four: Informing and Persuading 2
Session Five: Telling Someone How to Do Something
Session Six: Graphics and Presentations
- Graphics: Different Types, Choosing When and What to Use, Integrating with Text, Callouts, and Guiding Readers
- Oral Presentations & Power Points
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