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Course Outline
Introduction to Technical Writing
- Effectively communicate technical information
- Manage common writing problems
The Writing Process
- Eliminate misconceptions that stall technical writing, such as writer’s block
- Drive your document design with scenarios
- Align your goals with the readers’ goals
- Identify implied knowledge
Ensuring Clarity and Readability
- Differentiate between the three levels of information: operational, tactical, and strategic
- Determine information needs with the Observe, Orient, Decide, Act (OODA) loop
- Create sentences with clarity and build clarity through sentence focus
- Solve common grammar problems in technical writing
- Evaluate readability using the Given/New technique
- Ensure consistency with a style guide
The Mechanics of Writing
- Select the appropriate words to connect with your audience and convey your message
- Edit for conciseness, accuracy, and quality
Structuring Information for Better Understanding
- Organize data to support readers' scenarios
- Determine when to use a list to highlight points
- Use tables for highly structured data
- Build cohesive documents with the Given/New approach
- Apply useful headings to support skimming
Designing Your Document
- Relate document structure to the audience with audience-driven document design
- Develop reference manuals and write white papers
- Differentiate between post-positive and pragmatic documents and implement the appropriate document format
- Structure introductions, conclusions, and other document sections
Developing the Look of Your Document
- Design the appearance of your page, including fonts, alignment, and white space
- Convey information with graphics, photos, and drawings
14 Hours
Testimonials (2)
The good relationship that was established from the outset with the trainer and the group. The trainer adapted to the team's dynamics and understood our needs perfectly. It was both super helpful and fun.
Roger Negrete - Fundacion Mon Clinic Barcelona
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