Course Description
Overview
Technical documents are designed to communicate important — often complex — information to someone who needs to know. That may be a challenge if the audience doesn’t share the writer’s knowledge, experience or training. In addition, if a document is vague, disorganized or wordy, it can easily create confusion. And any lack of clarity or chance of misinterpretation could lead to an undesirable outcome.
This LIVE, virtual workshop provides you with the knowledge and skills to become a better technical writer — and to write documents that are clear, easy to understand and interesting to your audience.
By eliminating common mistakes like nonsensical jargon, word clutter and weak organization, you’ll be able to present technical information directly to your audience with confidence that they will understand. Just as important, this course will help you simplify and streamline the process of writing so you can get the job accomplished with maximum polish and professionalism.
Agenda
WORKSHOP AGENDA
Program time: 3 hours
Session 1: Key Concepts of Technical Writing
Know the 6 steps to writing technical communication that’s easily understood
Learn formatting techniques that make your writing visually easier to read
Implement graphics to simplify technical information
Understand how to use the power of persuasion to connect to readers
Overcome the most common technical writing errors
Session 2: Get Writing Off to a Good Start
Overcome writer’s block through freewriting
Break down topics into smaller parts for maximum impact
Make readers remember your writing with strong opening and closing paragraphs
Discover expert tips to make your technical writing easier
Learn how to logically structure your paragraphs for readability
Session 3: Projecting Credibility and Professionalism
Simplify your message by eliminating unnecessary words and redundant phrases
Remove any unintentional bias that may alienate your readers
Structure your sentences with a focus on the reader
Discover the credibility-killing errors you must avoid at all costs