Technical Writing: Getting Started
Offered By: Skillshare
Course Description
Overview
As technology has made its way into every part of our lives, we are required to understand and use new technology on a regular basis. While some products and procedures are easy to comprehend, we often find ourselves confronted with technology that just leaves us clueless. This is where Technical Writing comes into play: It helps us to understand technology by explaining it to us in a clear, concise and easy-to-understand manner.
Who should join
This course is the perfect match for engineers, product managers and all other kinds of professionals working in the field of technology who want to improve their Technical Writing, and all writers who consider becoming Technical Writers.
What you will learn
In this beginners course you will learn
- what Technical Writing is and what it is not
- how to create a Technical Writing document in a structured way
- how to ensure the quality of your Technical Writing document
- which skills and knowledge you need to become a great Technical Writer
Sounds good? Then join me in this class and make your first steps as a Tech Writer!
Syllabus
- Introduction
- What is Technical Writing?
- Some Common Misconceptions
- What Is Good Technical Writing?
- Creating Good Technical Writing
- The Writing Process
- What Makes Good Technical Writer?
- Things That Make Your Life Easier
- Final Thoughts
Taught by
Dr. Katharina Grimm
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