Technical Writing

Write technical materials that are useful and accurate

What you'll learn

Define technical writing

Describe the purposes and qualities of good technical writing

Define technical documentation

List elements of technical documentation

List the six steps in the technical writing process

Write clear instructions

Identify key elements of documents that direct the audience

Name types of technical terms and how to use them

Describe the purpose of adding visuals

List best practices for using visuals in your technical writing

Requirements

Anyone can learn this course

Description

Learn how to develop your technical writing skills!Technical writing expert Rebecca Schwartz has worked as an editor, writer, and writing teacher. In this course, Rebecca will teach you the skills you need to be successful as you write technical documentation for distinct audiences.You’ll learn the purposes and qualities of good technical writing and then the key elements of technical documentation. You’ll see how to follow a six-step process for technical writing and how to write clear instructions. You’ll learn important technical terms and how to use them in your writing as well as some best practices for adding visuals to your technical materials.Along the way, Rebecca will show you lots of examples, both good and bad, and give you many tips and tricks she uses in her professional life.Technical writing is a skill that is useful in many jobs. Develop and improve your technical writing skills by taking this course!Topics covered include:Defining technical writingDescribing the purposes and qualities of good technical writingDefining technical documentationListing elements of technical documentationListing the 6 steps in the technical writing processWriting clear instructionsIdentify key elements of documents that direct the audienceNaming types of technical terms and how to use themDescribing the purpose of adding visualsListing best practices for using visuals in your technical writingEnjoy high-quality HD content in the “Uniquely Engaging”TM Bigger Brains Teacher-Learner style!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to Technical Writing

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 What is Technical Writing?

Lecture 3 What is Technical Documentation?

Section 2: Writing Technical Material

Lecture 4 The Writing Process, Steps 1-3

Lecture 5 The Writing Process, Steps 4-6

Lecture 6 Clear Instructions

Lecture 7 Persuasive Technical Writing

Lecture 8 Technical Terms

Lecture 9 Visuals

Business professionals who need to learn more about writing technical documents