Technical writers learn five basic
steps in composing effective reports,
proposals, and manuals. The length of
this technical writing training workshop varies from 16 to
24 hours, depending on the complexity and length
of the documents technical writing course participants write
on the job and the client's objectives
for specific writing tasks.
Key Objectives
Select appropriate organizational
formats that achieve results
Improve technical writing clarity
Reduce technical writing time
Condense technical document length to save
reader time
Write authoritatively and persuasively
Design and use effective visuals
Draft effective abstracts and
executive summaries
Who Should Attend This Technical Writing Workshop
Engineers, scientists, and IT professionals
who write technical reports, manuals,
and procedures.
Depending on client
need or preference, technical writing workshop participants
will receive the text Writing for Technical
Professionals by Dianna
Booher (John Wiley & Sons) or
E-Writing: 21st-Century Tools for
Effective Communication by Dianna
Booher (Simon & Schuster/Pocket
Books). Consultant-provided handouts
and the participants' own writing samples
will serve as class exercises. Job-aid
cards are also included.
Class Size
15-20 participants
To Schedule This Writing Skills Training Workshop
Call Booher Consultants at 817-318-6000 or
email training@booher.com to
discuss bringing this writing skills training workshop to your
organization.
