Technical Writing Program

Effective writing speeds the successful transfer of complex information. The Technical Writing Program, presented in four course modules, guides you through practical techniques to produce clear, readable memos, reports, procedures, and other technical documents. Listen to a short introduction from The Writing Center. Numerous exercises provide hands-on practice as you learn how to: Write clear, precise, readable documents. Translate technical language. Position illustrations to complement and clarify the text. Increase the effectiveness of titles and captions. Improve flow and make valuable information easily and immediately accessible. Streamline the writing process with a powerful, efficient four-step approach to writing. Use document power positions to define and communicate the purpose and goal of technical documents. Present results and recommendations. Call for action. Write for executive/management, technical, lay and mixed audiences--readers with varying levels of expertise and experience. Improve tone and get results with words. Prepare complete, logical, and flexible outlines. Choose the best organizational pattern. Structure technical reports so that all audiences can access the information. Upon registration, you receive access to all four modules: Module 1-Clear, Direct Wording Module 2-Illustrations, Flow, and Format Module 3-The Writing Process--Planning Technical Documents Module 4-Organizing Technical Documents

Technical Writing Program: Module 3 - The Writing Process: Planning Technical Documents

The Technical Writing Program is a four-module program that guides you through practical techniques to produce clear, readable reports, procedures, and other technical documents. Numerous exercises provide hands-on practice. This four-module Technical Writing Program from The Writing Center includes: Module 1 - Clear, Direct Wording Module 2 - Illustrations, Flow, and Format Module 3 - The Writing Process: Planning Technical Documents Module 4 - Organizing Technical Documents The four-module program is $169.00. Upon registration, you will receive access to all four modules. In Module 3 you review practical strategies and techniques for planning technical documents. You walk step by step through a streamlined approach that emphasizes thinking before writing. You learn how to begin and end documents as well as how to write for executive, expert, and lay readers. Exercises provide hands-on practice.

Web-enhanced Learning lProgram Leadership

Organizations in both the public and private sectors are realizing the effectiveness and financial benefits of web-enhanced learning technologies. Web-enhanced Learning Program Leaders are challenged, however, with going beyond Web-enhanced education and training technologies to create and implement a well developed vision, strategy, and business model that will result in a financially and educationally successful Web-enhanced learning program. This course will guide you in creating a model for developing and intergrating a web-enhanced program strategy. Development of a Web-enhanced learning plan including: Organizational vision Leadership profile and plan Instructional design plan and system implementation strategy Web-enhanced learning foundations and application knowledge base

New York: The City As Art

Henry James labelled it "the most extravagant of cities". Federico Garcia Lorca called it the "unsleeping city", and Walt Whitman found the perfect name for it in "Mannahatta". Whatever the name, New York City has served as a muse and Mecca for artists for more than 350 years. This course will examine the city as a locus for culture and take an in-depth look at one of its most famous icons, the Brooklyn Bridge. This sample course is a section of a multi-module course package, the segment on the Brooklyn Bridge is offered as a free course demonstration.

Effective Business Writing

Writing effectively is a critical business skill that contributes to success on the job. EFFECTIVE BUSINESS WRITING is a four-module program that guides you through practical techniques to efficiently produce clear, well-organized, and professional e-mail, memos, letters, and reports. Numerous exercises provide hands-on practice. Listen to a short introduction from The Writing Center. This four-module Business Writing Program from The Writing Center includes: Module 1-Clear, Direct Wording Module 2-Flow and Format Module 3-The Writing Process Module 4-Organizing Business Documents The four-module program is $169.00. Upon registration, links to all four modules will be available under My Learning Links.

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