Technical Writing in the Corporate World

(Two-day Workshop)

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

All those who write or edit documents that explain technological processes to various audiences: technical and organizational.

YOU WILL LEARN TO:

• Get the results you want from your writing
• Reduce your preparation and writing time
• Increase your professional image through crisper, clearer writing
• Organize your ideas in a logical manner that meets your readers' needs
• Develop the techniques needed to produce reports, manuals and other documentation

COURSE OUTLINE

Clarity and Conciseness

• Understanding the techniques for crisp technical writing
• Learning to use your computer's software features for better writing
• Knowing what makes writing "readable"

Getting Started

• Choosing the best method for getting information from your head onto paper quickly
• Exploring writing techniques that accelerate the writing process
• Identifying your purpose early

The Organization of Ideas

• Analyzing your readers' needs
• Arranging your thoughts so they can be easily understood by the reader
• Using proven formats, such as PREP and PASS to quickly and effectively organize ideas
• Using forceful connecting words to link ideas and increase understanding
• Writing powerful introductions and executive summaries
• Presenting graphics so they produce the effect you want

Design Aids

• Gaining and maintaining the readers' interest
• Choosing lists over narrative statements
• Keeping lists parallel
• Making your documents visually appealing
• Using labels and "talking heads" to ensure your key ideas are understood

METHODS TO BE USED

Participants will be actively involved in exercises and activities designed to develop and improve their technical writing skills.

For information regarding this course, please contact:

Colin Watson
Relationship Manager
J Watson Associates Inc

Tel: 905 820-9909

E-mail: sales@jwatsonassociates.com