Technical writing is a form of technical communication used in many industries to relay complex information about products, practices, and processes to a varied audience.

Estimated completion time (hours): 1.1

Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following:

  • Define technical writing
  • Describe the origin of technical writing
  • List the three Cs of good technical writing
  • Define clarity
  • Define conciseness
  • Define completeness
  • Describe the importance of accuracy
Learning Path

  • Engineering & Design 2

Estimated Time (Hrs): 1.1
Language: English

Successful documents effectively convey necessary information.

Estimated completion time (hours): 1.1

Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following:

  • List the five steps to creating successful documents
  • Identify parts of preparing to create a document
  • Define primary purpose
  • Describe the relationship between document content and intended audience
  • Define scope
  • List factors that influence the method used to deliver a document
  • List common parts of documentation
  • State the importance of well-organized documents
  • Understand when the writing process should begin
  • Describe the revision process

Learning Paths

  • Engineering & Design 2
  • Supervisor Skills

Estimated Time (Hrs): 1.1
Language: English