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Introduction To Technical Writing

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Overview

How To Write Proper Documentation

What you'll learn:
  • Understand what Technical Writing is and what it is not
  • Knowing how to create a Technical Writing document from scratch
  • Knowing how to check and ensure the quality of Technical Writing documents
  • Being aware of the skills and knowledge a Technical Writer needs
  • Knowing how to approach a blank page in Technical Writing
  • Knowing how to properly plan and follow a structured writing process
  • Understanding how to collect and organise your contents
  • Knowing how to write and edit a Technical Writing document

As technology has made its way into every part of our lives, we are required to understand and use new technology on a regular basis. While some products and procedures are easy to comprehend, we often find ourselves confronted with technology that just leaves us clueless. This is where Technical Writing comes into play: It helps us to understand technology by explaining it to us in a clear, concise and easy-to-understand manner.

Therefore, Technical Writing plays a major role in communication technology and processes. It helps us to understand and use certain products or follow certain procedures effectively and safely – and this is exactly why Technical Writing has become an essential part of product development. However, many engineers, designers, product managers and even writers struggle when being asked to create a Technical Writing document. And this is where this class comes into play!

Who should join

This course is the perfect match for engineers, product managers and all other kinds of professionals working in the field of technology who want to improve their Technical Writing, and all writers who consider becoming Technical Writers.

What you will learn

In this course, you will learn

  • what Technical Writing is and what it is not

  • how to create a Technical Writing document from scratch

  • how to ensure the quality of your Technical Writing document

  • which skills and knowledge you need to become a great Technical Writer

  • how to approach the blank page in Technical Writing

  • how to properly plan your writing process

  • how to collect and organize your contents

  • how to write and edit your document

Sounds good? Then join me in this class and make your first steps as a Tech Writer!

Taught by

Dr. Katharina Grimm

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