Fundamentals of Technical Writing
Course Description:
This course is designed to help you become a successful technical writer. You will learn the fundamentals of technical writing, including how to write and edit documentation for a product, translate complex information into easily understood language, use good grammar and punctuation, structure your writing to make it more compelling and engaging, present ideas in an organized manner, generate relevant ideas for your audience and purpose, and overcome writer’s block. You will also gain knowledge on topics such as interviewing skills, desktop publishing, and formatting.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how to write and edit documentation for a product
- Translate complex information into easily understood language
- Use good grammar and punctuation
- Structure your writing to make it more compelling and engaging
- Present ideas in an organized manner
- Generate relevant ideas for your audience and purpose
- Overcome writer’s block
- Gain knowledge on interviewing skills
- Learn about desktop publishing and formatting
- Understand the principles of technical writing such as quality content, audience, purpose, accessibility, and grammar
