TRW Technical Report Writing

Start Dates: Aug 09, 2010-Aug 20, 2010 Nov 22, 2010-Dec 03, 2010

Duration

2 Weeks


Course Objectives

The course will provide the opportunity for the participants to understand how to prepare technical reports.


Who should attend

Technical and professional employees including managers and anyone who must prepare technical reports.


Prerequisites

None


Course Overview

Overview
Putting technical writing where it belongs. Why do we write in business? The Communication Process Model. Better writer, better engineer.

Types and Purposes of Technical Reports
Technical Reports vs. financial, legal, medical and business reports. The specific requirements of technical writing. Factual reports. Instructional reports. Analytical reports. Leading reports.

Analysis of Our Writing Habits
Factors that influence or on-the-job writing. What the boss wants. The “Peon Complex”

Why are Reports are Difficult to Write
Organisational pattern. Time constraints. The language itself

Effective Writing Skills
Major enemies of effective writing. Good writing vs. effective writing. The 12 C’s of effective writing.

Stages of Report Preparation and Writing
Advance planning. Tips on researching your topic. Workshop on applying the FOG index.

Editing and Proofreading
When to edit?

Anatomy of A Technical Report
How to write a transmittal. The function and format of executive summaries. Different types of conclusions and how to use them. Illustrative techniques and visual aids.

Oral Presentations of Technical Reports


Learning Goal

This seminar has been designed to enable participants to:
Understand how technical reports are prepared


Course Materials

Course notes


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