Technical Report Writing

This one day day course presents the key principles of technical writing using tools and techniques to improve quality and reduce the time needed to produce effective technical documents for validation.

The course also offers practical advice on layout, style and language that can be used to make your document more readable and digestible for the intended audience.

• Understand your target audience

• Be clear and concise when writing technical documents

• Apply a systematic approach to layout & structure

• Logically organise information

• Use plain and simple English grammar correctly

• Convincingly deliver figures, graphics, references & appendices

• Appreciate the importance of proof-reading all written communications

This course is suitable for anyone who completes technical reports and would like to brush up their skills.

Planning and Preperation 
Establishing the scope and purpose of the document
Determining the appropriate level of detail
Writing for your audience - ability to turn technical wording into plain English
The collection, selection and arrangement of information

Structure and Sequence
Benefits of establishing style guides and document templates
Guidelines for sequencing and layout
Designing for visual appeal - tables; figures; graphics
Dealing with abstracts; summaries; recommendations; appendices

Language Use and Personal Style
Writing Tips - plain English rules; effective lists; active voice; being concise
Common pitfalls - jargon; Technical, long-winded expressions and redundant words
A refresher on punctuation
Paragraph and sentence structure

Proof Reading and Editing
Proof-read for accuracy; impression; message; appearance
Removing dead wood and waffle
Proof-reading strategies
Proof-reading marks
Practical Exercises- Rewriting existing documents

Brendam Murphy DCM Training

Brendan is an accoplished training consultant with a thoughtful and thought-provoking approach, yet he is entertaining and engaging. He has long experience of group facilitation in a variety of settings with a knack for individual performance improvement.

As a writing trainer for DCM Learning, he passes on his razor-sharp instincts for writing that works to clients as diverse as Coca Cola, Bristol Myer Squibb and Cork County Council