Online Class: Developing Technical Writing Skills

Name: Developing Technical Writing Skills
Price: 95.00 USD

Transform your potential with 'Developing Technical Writing Skills,' an innovative course that blends art and technology to enhance your communication prowess. Become a global communicator capable of crafting engaging documents that transcend boundaries and deepen understanding.

Self-Paced, Online Class

King Township Public Library

15

Lessons
22

Exams &
Assignments
3

Hours
average time
0.3

CEUs

Course Description

Developing Technical Writing Skills

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Course Lessons

Lesson 1. Illuminating Complexity: The Core Skills for Effective Technical Writing

Bridging the gap between technical and non-technical audiences, technical writing adapts its style to suit multiple stakeholders, enhancing clarity and understanding. By crafting documents that cater to both novices and experts, writers ensure broad accessibility without sacrificing technical depth. 18 Total Points

Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-1-Downloadable-13890.pdf
Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete: Lesson 1 Activity
Assessment: Lesson 1 Review Exam

Lesson 2. Technical Writing: Precision behind Progress

Technical writing harnesses feedback and iterative revisions to refine content, ensuring documents remain relevant, precise, and user-focused. Visual aids and a balance between jargon and accessibility anchor this discipline, enabling effective communication of complex ideas. 21 Total Points

Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-2-WordSearch-13894.pdf
Complete: Lesson 2 Activity
Assessment: Lesson 2 Review Exam

Lesson 3. The Art of Knowing Your Reader

Audience comprehension crucially informs technical content design, balancing technical accuracy with simplicity for diverse readers. By tailoring documents through insights like user feedback and personas, writers enhance usability and user satisfaction. 21 Total Points

Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-3-Downloadable-13896.pdf
Complete: Lesson 3 Activity
Assessment: Lesson 3 Review Exam

Lesson 4. Navigating Inclusivity in Global Communication

In technical communication, the adept use of visual aids and formatting is crucial to enhance understanding and retention of complex information. By incorporating graphs, flowcharts, and strategic design elements, writers can create engaging, user-friendly documents that satisfy diverse learning preferences. 20 Total Points

Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-4-HomeWork-13899.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 4 Review Exam

Lesson 5. Graphic Clarity in Technical Documents

Photographs and videos introduce realism and context to technical documentation, enhancing comprehension by showing intricate procedures step by step. With these visual aids, users are guided through complex tasks with precision, fostering greater learning retention through visual engagement. 20 Total Points

Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-5-HomeWork-13901.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 5 Review Exam

Lesson 6. Empowering Through Precision: Tailoring Technical Content

Effective technical communication involves identifying audience characteristics and utilizing feedback to iteratively refine content for relevance and clarity. Employing various formats like visuals and multimedia enhances understanding and engagement, adapting to technological and cultural shifts. 17 Total Points

Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-6-WorkSheet-13904.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 6 Review Exam

Lesson 7. Informed Technical Writing: A Guide to Reliable Sources

Audience understanding shapes technical writing, combining qualitative and quantitative insights to present compelling narratives backed by well-sourced statistics and thoughtful storytelling. Tools like SWOT analysis and data visualization aid in distilling raw data into impactful, engaging content that resonates with readers. 21 Total Points

Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-7-Downloadable-13908.pdf
Complete: Lesson 7 Activity
Assessment: Lesson 7 Review Exam

Lesson 8. Crafting Effective Technical Documents: Ethical and Analytical Approaches

Technical editing transforms dense information into accessible narratives by focusing on clarity, accuracy, and consistency, essential for effective communication in specialized fields. It enhances one's ability to communicate complex ideas, demanding continuous learning and adaptation to evolving standards and tools. 21 Total Points

Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-8-Activity-13910.pdf
Complete: Lesson 8 Activity
Assessment: Lesson 8 Review Exam

Lesson 9. Elevating User Experience through Clear Technical Writing

User manuals play a pivotal role in bridging the complex functionalities of products to users through clear and concise technical writing. Mastering this art enhances career prospects and enriches the user's experience, making complex tasks manageable and less daunting. 11 Total Points

Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-9-WordSearch-13913.pdf
Complete: Lesson 9 Activity
Assessment: Lesson 9 Review Exam

Lesson 10. Mastering the Art of Tailored Technical Proposals

Identifying the diverse nature of an audience, from technical experts to business executives, is crucial in ensuring proposals communicate effectively through varying narratives. Tailoring content to meet specific audience needs fosters engagement and maximizes the proposal's potential impact. 21 Total Points

Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-10-Activity-13916.pdf
Complete: Lesson 10 Activity
Assessment: Lesson 10 Review Exam

Lesson 11. Understanding Audience Needs in Software Documentation

Understanding audience preferences dictates documentation's format and medium, with different users favoring varied approaches like online platforms or interactive guides. Effective documentation serves as an educational tool, reducing user onboarding friction and enhancing productivity. 19 Total Points

Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-11-WorkSheet-13918.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 11 Review Exam

Lesson 12. Innovative Technical Reports: Integrating Visual and Interactive Elements

Structure in technical reports—from introduction to conclusion—ensures clarity, coherence, and impact by systematically presenting data and analyses. Visual aids play a crucial role, transforming abstract data into understandable knowledge through strategically integrated charts, graphs, and tables. 20 Total Points

Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-12-HomeWork-13921.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 12 Review Exam

Lesson 13. Crafting Content for Digital and Physical Realm

The mastery of platform-specific guidelines in technical writing ensures clear, consistent messages across digital and print media, enhancing both professional credibility and document quality. Adapting complex information into accessible content for each unique platform solves reader needs while addressing guidelines like SEO and accessibility. 20 Total Points

Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-13-Activity-13923.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 13 Review Exam

Lesson 14. The Art of Precision and Accuracy in Technical Writing

Emphasizing accuracy ensures that technical information mirrors truth and supports users in complex fields like engineering and medicine. Precision complements this by enhancing clarity and specificity, minimizing misinterpretation and fostering informed decision-making. 16 Total Points

Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-14-WordSearch-13925.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 14 Review Exam

Lesson 15. Mastering the Art of Consistency: The Critical Role of Style Guides in Technical Writing

Style guides are essential tools that standardize writing, ensuring clarity and consistency in technical documents, thus enhancing communication within and outside of organizations. They play a crucial role in managing document aesthetics and jargon, projecting professionalism and fostering trust with audiences. 20 Total Points

Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-15-HomeWork-13927.pdf
Lesson discussions: End of Course Poll; Course Comments
Assessment: Lesson 15 Review Exam

286

Total Course Points

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate the ability to transform complex technical information into accessible guides and proposals for both technical and non-technical audiences, enhancing comprehension and usability.
Identify the key elements of effective technical writing, such as clarity, structure, and audience understanding, to produce concise and coherent documents.
Demonstrate the use of visual aids to communicate complex data effectively, enhancing reader comprehension in technical documents.
Identify and construct a coherent technical document outline by applying structural techniques that ensure clarity and precision.
Demonstrate the use of hierarchical organization in technical writing to enhance clarity and ease of navigation, allowing readers to efficiently locate relevant information based on their expertise level.
Identify audience needs and expectations to tailor technical documents, ensuring information is accessible and aligns with user capabilities and goals.
Define strategies for incorporating inclusive language in technical communication to avoid stereotypes and promote respectful dialogue among diverse audiences.
Demonstrate the ability to adapt tone in multimedia content to ensure coherence and enhance user engagement in technical documentation.
Create visual aids such as diagrams, tables, and charts with clear annotations and labels to enhance comprehension and retention of technical content.
Demonstrate the ability to select appropriate visual aids to effectively convey complex technical information within a document by evaluating their purpose and application.
Demonstrate the use of iterative feedback in refining technical content to ensure alignment with changing audience needs and preferences for improved user experience.
Identify audience demographics and adapt technical documents accordingly to enhance comprehension and engagement across diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
Identify trustworthy sources for technical documents by evaluating credibility and relevance of peer-reviewed journals, professional organizations, and government publications.
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

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Course Title: Developing Technical Writing Skills

Course Number: 57701066

Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries

Availability: This course is offered online and is accessible in every state across the U.S., including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. Learners in English-speaking countries like Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and South Africa can also enroll.

Last Updated: January 2025

CEU Value: 0.3 CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher for successful completion.

Course Type: Curriculum-Based, Online Class

Instructional Method: Self-Paced, Asynchronous

Assessment Method: End of lesson review exams and course final exam