Course Content:
- Introduction & Course Objectives
- The role of technical writing
- Section Objectives
- Misconception – Rules
- The Role of Technical Writing in Readers Lives
- A Framework for Analyzing Audiences
- Vocabulary
- Accuracy
- Pairs of Words
- Synonyms
- Precision
- Common Spelling Problems
- Grammar
- Simple Language
- Jargon
- Sentences & Punctuation
- Sentence Length
- Sentence Construction
- Redundant words and phrases
- Words to be used with care
- Negative Writing
- Paragraphs and Formats
- Paragraph Length
- Numbering Systems
- Organisation and Layout of Lists and Tables
- Reports
- Specifications and Instructions
- Structure and Layout
- Good Style
- Readership and Objectives
- Active and Passive
- Signs, Symbols and Abbreviations
- Mathematical Material
- The presentation of written information
- The importance of good presentation
- Checking the facts
- Checking the text
- Choice of Font, Line, Length & Spacing
- Reports in an organisation
- Q&A
- Conclude & Follow Up Process
