Course Objectives:

• Adopt a writing style that meets the expectations of the reader
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Show a positive and professional image
• Demonstrate – through practical example- learning principles of outlining and organizing different types of technical reports
• Demonstrate – through practical example- the ability to adapt content and detail to suit different levels of readership
• Demonstrate – through practical example- a full- scale understanding of the standards of effective writing craftsman

Course outlines:

• Introduction and Overview
• Putting technical Writing where it belongs , Better writer, Better Engineer
• (10) dysfunctional things that may destroy your credibility as a  technical writer
• Types & Purposes of technical reports
• Technical reports vs. other types of reports  -financial / legal / medical / business
• The specific requirements of technical writing
• Factual reports-  Analytical reports-  Instructional reports
• An analysis of your own writing habits
• Why technical reports are difficult to write?
• The Peon Complex and arbitrary guidelines
• Factors that influence your own on-the-job writing
• What does it mean to write effectively?
• Good writing vs. effective writing The 12 Cs of effective writing
• Organizing your report  (descending vs. ascending approach)
• Stages of report preparation & writing (video-based Presentation)
• How to engineer you technical report? Anatomy of a technical report
• Illustrative techniques & computer assisted applications that add power to report presentation
• Using the FOG in measuring readability and economy of your writing

Who Can Benefit?

• Engineers and Technicians
• Analysts and Researchers
• IT Professionals
• Project Managers

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