Fundamentals of Technical Writing

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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

Fundamentals of Technical Writing
Designed for both aspiring and experienced technical writers and editors, this course provides an introduction to the critical elements of technical writing, including audience, project design, editing, problem solving, and effective use of language and graphics. Students gain experience and performance feedback while working collaboratively to develop an instructional document.

Who should take this course?
This course is intended for aspiring and experienced writers who want to develop the fundamental skills required to begin or to advance in a technical communications career.

Course Objectives
• Distinguish Technical Communication from other forms of writing. • Plan technical communication deliverables that explain how to complete the procedures within a process. • Compose draft technical communication deliverables based upon planning phase pre-work. • Analyze draft technical communication deliverables and revise their contents in preparation for final publication and distribution. • Produce a technical communication deliverable as a member of a collaborative team.

Course Details
• Length: 15 hours • Classroom Type: Lecture • Prerequisites: None The above prerequisites are considered to be the basic skills and knowledge needed prior to taking this class. Instructors will assume your readiness for the class materials and will NOT use class time to discuss prerequisite materials.

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Course Contents
Distinguish Technical Communication from other forms of writing. • Define Technical Communication. • Compare the features of Technical Communication with other forms of writing. • Explain the scope and forms of technical communication deliverables. • List common tools used to produce technical communications. • Identify one or more style guides used to execute technical communication projects. • Describe the roles of an effective technical communication team. Plan technical communication deliverables that explain how to complete the procedures within a process. • Classify a key process and its procedures. • Prepare a purpose statement for the deliverable. • Identify readers and analyze their needs to ensure that the content of the final deliverable is relevant. • Select an appropriate organization method to effectively present technical content. • Organize the content to be presented in outline form. Compose draft technical communication deliverables based upon planning phase pre-work. • Develop technical descriptions, terms, and instructions that clearly communicate technical concepts, processes, and procedures. • Select effective graphics to support the communication of technical instructions. Analyze draft technical communication deliverables and revise their contents in preparation for final publication and distribution. • Measure the readability of a draft deliverable using a proven method. • Apply proof-reading techniques to revise writing for clarity, conciseness, point-of-view, and accuracy.

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Course Contents, continued
Produce a technical communication deliverable as a member of a collaborative team. • Produce an effective technical instruction document by completing all major phases of the writing process – planning, drafting, and revising. • Prepare and deliver a group presentation using the principles of technical communication.

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