Technical Writing

Technical writing expert Rebecca Schwartz has worked as an editor, writer, and writing teacher. In this course, Rebecca will teach you the skills you need to be successful as you write technical documentation for audiences of all skill and knowledge levels.  

You’ll learn the purposes and qualities of good technical writing and the key elements of technical documentation. You’ll learn a six-step process for technical writing and how to adapt your writing to the knowledge level of your audience. You’ll also learn how to write clear instructions that people can actually follow! You’ll learn important technical terms and how to use them in your writing as well as some best practices for adding visuals to your technical materials.  

Along the way, Rebecca will show you lots of examples, both good and bad, and give you many tips and tricks she uses in her professional life. 

Technical writing is a skill that is useful in many jobs. Develop and improve your technical writing skills by taking this course! 

Topics covered include: 

• Defining technical writing  

• Describing the purposes and qualities of good technical writing  

• Defining technical documentation  

• Listing elements of technical documentation 

• Listing the 6 steps in the technical writing process  

• Identifying the knowledge level of your audience and adjusting the message accordingly 

• Writing clear instructions  

• Identify key elements of documents that direct the audience   

• Naming types of technical terms and how to use them  

• Describing the purpose of adding visuals   

• Listing best practices for using visuals in your technical writing  

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Taught by top subject matter experts, Bigger Brains courses are professionally designed around key learning objectives and include captions and transcripts in 29 languages, downloadable handouts, and optional LinkedIn digital badges on course completion.