Fundamentals of Technical Writing-Introduction to the course
Introduction to the Course
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Meet Your Instructor
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Syllabus
Fundamentals of Technical Writing-Introduction to Technical Writing
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The History and Evolution of Technical Writing
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Differences between Technical Writing and Other Writing Types
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Characteristics of Effective Technical Documents, including SEO
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Importance of Audience Analysis and Tailoring Content
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Further reads on Introduction to Technical Writing
Fundamentals of Technical Writing-The Comprehensive Technical Writing Process
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Planning and Researching for Your Document
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Drafting, Revising, and the Art of Rewriting
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Proofreading, Finalizing, and Publishing
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Continuous Feedback and Document Updates
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Learn more about Comprehensive Technical Writing Process
Design Principles and Essential Writing Tools-Effective Design and Layout in Technical Documents
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Elements of Document Design: Typography, Color, and Space
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Integrating Charts, Graphs, and Visual Data
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Document Layout, Headers, Footers, and Navigation Aids
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Creating Engaging and Informative Tables and Lists
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Learn More About Effective Design and Layout in Technical Documents
Design Principles and Essential Writing Tools-Technical Writing Software and Collaboration Tools
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Introduction to Word Processors and Advanced Writing Tools
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Collaboration and Version Control with Platforms like GitHub
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Graphics and Multimedia: Photoshop, Illustrator, and Beyond
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Efficiently Using Content Management Systems (CMS)
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Further Reads on Technical Writing Software and Collaboration Tools
Diverse Technical Document Types and Ethical Practices-Crafting Various Technical Documents
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User Manuals and Guides: Structure and Best Practices
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Technical Proposals and Reports: Writing with Purpose
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Creating Online Help Systems and FAQs
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API Documentation: Bridging the Gap between Developers and Users
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Further Reads on Crafting Various Technical Documents
Diverse Technical Document Types and Ethical Practices-Ethics, Accessibility, and Global Considerations
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Upholding Ethical Standards in Technical Writing
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Crafting Accessible Documents for All Users
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Embracing Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
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Localization and Translation Basics
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Further Reads on Ethics, Accessibility and Global Considerations
Advanced Topics and Career Advancement-Beyond Traditional Technical Writing
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Advanced Documentation for Complex Systems
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Multimedia Integration and Interactive Documents
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Writing for VR, AR, and Emerging Tech Platforms
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Case Studies of Innovative Technical Documents
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Further Reads on Traditinal Technical Writing
Advanced Topics and Career Advancement-Building a Technical Writing Portfolio and Networking
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Elements of a Strong Technical Writing Portfolio: Showcasing subject matter expertise
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Digital vs. Physical Portfolios: Weighing the Pros and Cons
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Networking in the Technical Writing Community
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Continuous Learning
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Further Reads on Building a Technical Writing Portfolio and Networking