Mastering Technical Writing

Strengthen writing competence to convey essential information and meet government standards in all technical documents.

Overview

This two-day course will focus on writing selected specific agency technical documents.   Participants will learn how to break down writing projects into smaller, more manageable tasks.

Length

2 days

Outline

Learning Objectives

  • Apply Six Characteristics of Effective Technical Documents.
  • Write clearly and concisely with an emphasis on conveying significant facts.
  • Analyze the audience to determine appropriate language, level of detail, and format.
  • Follow a structured process to define a document’s purpose, outline key points, and logically organize the content for positive outcomes.
  • Follow proven strategies for collaborating with others on complex writing projects.
  • Edit and proofread systematically for clarity, readability, grammar, and mechanics.