Training Course:Technical & Specialist WritingSchool/Trainer:The University of Auckland Business School
Auckland, New Zealand
Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online/Live | On-site/In-house | Blended | Self-paced
Course Description:
'' Don’t you hate having to read stuff over and over again before you finally work out what it means?
Most of us read work documents in a hurry. We prefer to pick up a document, read it once, and instantly understand what it is saying. In other words we crave plain language!
But if your role involves writing technical documents, how do you get your meaning across in plain language? How do you make it easy-to-read without ‘dumbing�it down? The answer is much simpler than you might think.
This programme shows you how to avoid creating word-sludge when conveying complex ideas. You’ll learn how to avoid death sentences when covering technical issues. And you’ll see that graphs and charts don’t really need to be mind-numbing. Attend this programme and inject new life into your technical and specialist writing.
Topics Covered
We focus on the principles behind making technical language readable. Then we look at the structure, format and layout of technical documents. Here’s a taste of the topics we cover:
The nuts and bolts of technical writing
Update on international standards and guidelines for technical writing
Overcome the challenge of turning technical language into plain language
Learn the ‘structured approach�for covering technical and specialist topics �a series of easy-to-follow steps
How to use categories of information to your advantage
Choose the right formats and layouts �matching your information with the way your reader needs to receive it
How to proof and edit technical documents
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Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.
Please go to the school's official website for training price and schedule:
http://www.business.auckland.ac.nz/
Phone:0800 800 875
School Address/Venue(s):
The University of Auckland - Business School,
Graduate School of Enterprise.
Private Bag 92019, Auckland
New Zealand
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