Course Catalog

Technical Writing: Learning the Art of Clear Communication

Can Be Taught:
In ClassroomIn Classroom
OnlineOnline
Author:
Dan Cichello, Technical Writer and Corporate Trainer
Available Fall, 2012
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: none
Delivery Method: In Classroom, Online
Duration: one semester
Course Outline:
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Course Description

Will you rise to the challenge of writing a user manual or installation guide that people can actually understand?!

Technical writing is unlike any other field. A technical writer must be part graphic artist, part researcher, part interviewer, and above all, a clear thinker. In this course, you will:

  • develop the skills needed to break down difficult concepts into easy to learn chunks
  • learn the art of blending pictures, technical drawings, and graphics with clear and precise text
  • practice interviewing engineers, software developers, and operators in order to develop impressive and easy to understand documents

Materials

Internet access, Adobe Reader (free), Microsoft Office 2007 (or equivalent), Paint.net (free), Kompozer (free)

About the Course Author

Dan Cicello has worked as a technical writer, trainer, and professional educator for the past 15 years. He currently works in the high-tech field developing training programs for production technicians.

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