Target Population: All
employees whose jobs require them to write technical reports,
documentation, e-mail, and procedures
Group Size: Up
to 16 participants
Length of Program: Two
Days (plus follow-up)
Course
Format: Highly
experiential--theory and techniques—discussion--writing
assignments--individual and
group exercises--ongoing feedback--private “one-to-one” sessions
The Need
Current research indicates that technically-oriented
professionals spend about 40% of their time writing. Yet they
often have difficulty expressing their ideas clearly and concisely,
particularly to a non-technical audience.
Objectives
• To reduce the time it takes to organize and create technical documents
• To produce clear, concise, and decisive technical documents
• To convey technical information to a variety of audiences
• To ensure application of technical writing techniques through post-program
follow-up
Program Content
• The planning and organization of technical
documents, to include e-mail, analytical reports, and procedures.
• The use of visual support.
• Practical guidelines for effective technical writing.
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