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Course Outline

Introduction to Technical Writing

  • Communicate technical information effectively
  • Address common writing challenges

The Writing Process

  • Overcome obstacles that hinder technical writing, such as writer’s block
  • Shape your document design around specific scenarios
  • Align your objectives with the goals of your readers
  • Identify implied knowledge

Ensuring Clarity and Readability

  • Distinguish between the three tiers of information: operational, tactical, and strategic
  • Assess information needs using the Observe, Orient, Decide, Act (OODA) loop
  • Construct clear sentences and build clarity through sentence focus
  • Resolve frequent grammar issues encountered in technical writing
  • Evaluate readability by applying the Given/New technique
  • Maintain consistency by adhering to a style guide

The Mechanics of Writing

  • Choose the right words to connect with your audience and convey your message
  • Edit for conciseness, accuracy, and overall quality

Structuring Information for Better Understanding

  • Organize data to support the scenarios of your readers
  • Determine when to utilize lists to emphasize key points
  • Employ tables for highly structured data
  • Create cohesive documents using the Given/New approach
  • Implement effective headings to facilitate skimming

Designing Your Document

  • Align document structure with audience needs through audience-driven design
  • Develop reference manuals and write white papers
  • Distinguish between post-positive and pragmatic documents and apply the appropriate format
  • Structure introductions, conclusions, and other document sections

Developing the Look of Your Document

  • Design the visual appearance of your page, including font choices, alignment, and white space
  • Communicate information through graphics, photographs, and illustrations
 14 Hours

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