Technical Writing Kit

Over four lessons, you’ll sharpen your writing ability, which will make you more efficient and effective on the job. You’ll learn how to use the seven traits of writing, analyze each writing situation, and create effective documents that connect with your audience. This course helps you develop a professional writing voice and organize documents for clarity of communication. You’ll also learn to eliminate errors in your writing.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to do the following:

• Use the seven traits of writing to diagnose problems and apply solutions
• Analyze each writing situation to create effective documents
• Organize messages to suit each writing situation
• Write messages that connect to the audience
• Use a writing voice that is positive, professional, and confident
• Organize paragraphs for clarity, unity, and coherence
• Create concise, correct, and clear sentences
• Avoid the most common grammatical errors
• Analyze every technical writing situation
• Produce effective procedures and science plans

This course includes:

• King, R., Erickson, C., & Sebranek, J. (2012). Technical Writing (Participant Guide).
• King, R., Erickson, C., & Sebranek, J. (2012). Grammar at a Glance (Job Aid).
• Meyer, V., Sebranek, P., & Van Rys, J. (2010). Write for Business (Handbook).

The Trainer edition of this course includes:

• King, R., Erickson, C., & Sebranek, J. (2012). Technical Writing (Instructor Guide).
• King, R., Erickson, C., & Sebranek, J. (2012). Grammar at a Glance (Job Aid).
• Meyer, V., Sebranek, P., & Van Rys, J. (2010). Write for Business (Handbook).
• King, R., Erickson, C., & Sebranek, J. (2012). Technical Writing (PowerPoint).