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Technical Writing for Non-writers Available Online

 

This workshop is for technical staff, engineers, developers, product managers, training designers and content experts. If you write manuals, documentation, proposals and reports, you will benefit from this one-day session. Learn proven approaches and techniques to apply immediately back on the job to achieve successful written communication of technical information.

Learn how to:

  • Know the purpose of your writing before you begin
  • Organize material by purpose and audience
  • Write with greater clarity and precision
  • Simplify complex technical information
  • Recognize audience needs
  • Use illustrations and tables effectively
  • Edit and polish final drafts

Benefits and Learning Outcomes

  • Know the audience, purpose and content of your writing before you begin
  • Apply visual strategies to convey information
  • Write with greater clarity and precision

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  Sessions  
Open Enrollment-Class available after June 1
Location: Available Online
Instructor: Dave Clark, Ph.D.
Fee: $289
CEUs: 1.0
Program No. 8125-Z030
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Mon.-Tue., July 1-Dec. 31
Location: UWM School of Continuing Education (Click link for directions)
Instructor: Dave Clark, Ph.D.
Fee: $289
Program No. 8125-6278
Note: Participants can register anytime between 7/1/2013 and 12/31/2013. Course is self-paced and online.
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For more information, contact:
  Anne O'Meara, Program Director, aomeara@uwm.edu, 414-227-3311
 
 


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