The ability to write clear, concise documents related to technical issues is a highly desirable skill that is much different from writing letters, emails, and non-technical documents. The creation of effective technical materials requires discipline, organization, and a keen eye for detail.
TrainSMART’s on-site face-to-face technical writing training course is designed to give good writers or technical staff who have decent writing skills the tools needed to design, develop, and maintain technical documents.
The Problem
Lack of consistency, format, and typestyle
Inconsistent organization and structure
Failure to consider the target audience
Our Solution
Put complex subjects in terms that are clear and concise
Use the development of a writing style that’s more useful to readers
Write reports using a fast and easy approach
Write reports that maximize impact on your readers
Write so others apply your ideas
Use the command of language and grammar
Become more organized and pay attention to details
Use various strategies of technical writing
Enhance documents with visuals and graphics
Technical Writing Training Course Outline
Day 1
Understand the general format of reports – categories
Brainstorm and organize information
Apply the mechanics of writing: usage, capitalization, punctuation
Use of active/passive voice
Avoid wordiness and pompous language
Introduce variety in sentences – graphics and visual aids
International guideline variations
Write for the reader
Write executive summaries
Day 2
Describe responsible research
Avoid plagiarism and distortion of tests and research results
Describe ethical implications of research & development
Engage in a review of participant’s writing with constructive critique
Target Audience
TrainSMART’s on-site technical writing face-to-face training course is for engineers, scientists and regulatory affairs people who are good writers but require the tools needed to design, develop, and maintain technical documents.
Delivery Options
Technical & Report Writing is available in the following formats: Multi-Day Face-to-Face Training Workshop At Your Location
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