Duration: 5-8 Hours | |
Schedule: Online | |
Level: Beginner | |
Rs: 63,000 |
Objective
Topics included are
What is technical writing? What makes it unique?
Accuracy, Brevity and Clarity (ABCs of technical writing)
Categories of readers
Effective communication
Expressing Vs. Impressing
Preparing to write
Organizing the writing
Editing and revision
Readability
Clarifying the writing
Choice of vocabulary
Simplifying the writing
Technical definitions
Technical descriptions
Formal report
Structure of report
Content
Conclusions
Appendices
Illustrations
References
Bibliography
Technical memo and background reports
Technical proposal
User manuals and maintenance manuals
Journal articles
Specifications and design
Design process
Understanding the problem and the development of engineering specifications
Planning to write the specification
Preparing the specification
Scope
Specification database
Basic specification information
Supporting information
Organizing input from different specialists and sources
Structure of technical specifications
Different types of technical specifications
Various uses of technical specifications
Creating a specification template
Writing the specification
Vetting the specification
Reviewing specifications
Errors in specifications
Specification approval and authorization
Hazardous materials
Conflicting requirements
Quantities
Professionalism
Do’s and don’ts of specification writing
Specification checklist
Appearance of the document
Text and design
Visual aids
Most common formats of graphics
Illustrations
Highlighting techniques
Tips for using illustrations/graphics
Transferring information from notes to graphics/graphics to notes
What is communication?
Motivation and attention
Preparing your presentation
Make a positive impact
Using presentation aids effectively
Maximizing delivery impact
Handling difficult situations