Fundamentals of Technical Writing

    

Summary:
Have you been asked to develop a User Guide or an On-Line Help Guide without knowing what to write or what elements to put in? What writing style would be appropriate to communicate technical information clearly? This workshop will provide you with the necessary skills to write technically in a clear manner understand the technical documentation approach and develop the ideal deliverable for the intended end use. It will show you how to approach a technical writing project to develop the proper documentation structure and write concise technical information for the deliverable, whether it be for a Technical Report, a Presentation, a Tutorial Guide, a User Guide, or an On-Line Help Guide.

Duration:
2 Days/Lecture & Lab

Audience:
This course is designed for anyone who has been asked to write a technical publication for an organization; anyone who would like to understand the fundamentals of technical writing.

Topics:

• Introduction
• Overview of the Project Phases
• Getting Started - the Planning Phase
• Authoring the Content - the Writing Phase
• Reviewing the Product - the Review/Testing Phase
• Managing Technical Publications - the Finalizing/Releasing Phase

Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites required for this course.

Last Update: May 21, 2012