Technical Writing Fundamentals - University of Southern Indiana

The Technical Writing Fundamentals course is designed for those whose jobs involve developing technical documents, such as standard operating procedures, protocols, data analysis reports, proposals, white papers and research papers. Participants will be equipped with the essential skills needed to write clear, concise and correct technical documents to address their readers’ needs.

Participants will learn how to collect information and then select the correct format for delivery based on the topic and the communication goal. Participants will learn how to explain complex information in a way that will engage their readers and with less chance of miscommunication. Program will also focus on how to structure a white paper so that it presents the information in a linear and logical manner that makes readers want to read the document from start to finish.

This course will teach the following topics:

Preparing to write
Collecting your information
Overcoming writer’s block
Technical writing formats, including procedures, proposals and white papers
Techniques for clear e-mails, agenda and minutes
Strengthening your writing
Revising your document
Improving the visual appeal

Whether it is shortening a training to fit in one day, increasing the curriculum to cover several classes,
or changing the location of the training from here at USI to your location,
we have the training you are looking for to grow your business.

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Our skilled professionals in Corporate Partnerships and Customized Training with USI Outreach and Engagement will meet with you to discuss your needs and identify the best resources to meet those needs, whether from USI, across the region, or the country. We’ll ask you to specify current skill-gap needs you’d like addressed in a training program, coaching session, or a team retreat. Our professional subject matter experts will work with you to ensure a clear understanding of those needs and recommend how best to sustain the training or coaching once completed.

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Director of Corporate Partnerships Cell 812-455-3629
and Customized Training

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Evansville, Indiana 47712

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Asst. Director of Corporate Partnerships
and Customized Training

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Evansville, Indiana 47712

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Whether it is shortening a training to fit in one day, increasing the curriculum to cover several classes, or changing the location of the training from here at USI to your location,we have the training you are looking for to grow your business.