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Technical Writing (BB277)


Description
Learn how to develop your technical writing skills!

Technical writing expert Rebecca Schwartz has worked as an editor, writer, and writing teacher. In this course, Rebecca will teach you the skills you need to be successful as you write technical documentation for distinct audiences.

You’ll learn the purposes and qualities of good technical writing and then the key elements of technical documentation. You’ll see how to follow a six-step process for technical writing and how to write clear instructions. You’ll learn important technical terms and how to use them in your writing as well as some best practices for adding visuals to your technical materials.

Along the way, Rebecca will show you lots of examples, both good and bad, and give you many tips and tricks she uses in her professional life.

Technical writing is a skill that is useful in many jobs. Develop and improve your technical writing skills by taking this course!

Topics covered include:

- Defining technical writing 
- Describing the purposes and qualities of good technical writing 
- Defining technical documentation 
- Listing elements of technical documentation
- Listing the 6 steps in the technical writing process 
- Writing clear instructions
- Identify key elements of documents that direct the audience  
- Naming types of technical terms and how to use them 
- Describing the purpose of adding visuals  
- Listing best practices for using visuals in your technical writing 

Enjoy award winning HD content in the “Uniquely Engaging”TM Bigger Brains Teacher-Learner style! Taught by top subject matter experts, Bigger Brains courses are professionally designed around key learning objectives, and include captions and transcripts in 29 languages, downloadable handouts, and optional LinkedIN digital badges on course completion.

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Content
  • Technical Writing
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed