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– Software testing – Internet research – In-house resources – Library
4. Design Project
• Tools
– The Chicago Manual of Style
– RoboHELP – Visio – Inspiration – MS Word – Framemaker
Technical Writing
Methodology 101
What is Technical Writing?
Taking complicated subject matter and transforming it into easy-to-understand information for the reader.
– Accuracy – Clarity – Consistency – Conciseness – Usefulness – Organization – Style – Format – Grammar, Spelling – Punctuation
7. Deliver The Project
• Laura granted Sybex Computer Books rights to distribute her work "PowerPoint Presentations and Templates" on the CDROM accompanying their book Mastering Office 2000 Premium Edition by Gini Courter and Annette Marquis.
Entቤተ መጻሕፍቲ ባይዱy – Document
Design – Revisions
2. Estimate Project Hours
Document Item
By the page Procedure Glossary term Reference topic Window Field Button Graphic
• As an internet marketing consultant, she plans and executes internet marketing strategies for over 50 firms.
• Laura's recent internet marketing & technology related articles have been featured in international magazines.
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The Process. . . .
1. Define the project 2. Estimate project hours 3. Retrieve, analyze & synthesize 4. Design the project 5. Write 6. Edit/Revise 7. Deliver
1. Define the Project
• What resources are available?
– Time – People – Equipment
2. Estimate Project Hours
• Estimated time includes:
– Research – Interviews – Information
• Her writing and research serves as the knowledge base for the Inc.com and Small Business Association sponsored site for Internet Advertising and Marketing.
What do Tech Writers create?
• User’s manuals • System manuals • Step-by-step
procedures • On-line help • Training manuals • Quick-reference
guides • How-to video
1. Define the Project
• What type of document do you need?
– Printed reports – Books – Fact Sheets – Videos – CDs – On-line – A combination of
print & electronic
1. Define the Project
• Who will read the document?
– Executives – System
Analysts – Clients – Operators
1. Define the Project
• What’s the Style?
– Persuasive – Motivational – Instructional – Procedural – Historical
5. Write
• Writers write
– They sit with information and tools. . .
– . . . and they write.
6. Edit & Revise the Document
• The content is reviewed & edited for:
Estimate (hrs/item)
8-12 8-12 1 3-4 3-6 1 .25 2
3. Retrieve, analyze & synthesize
• Organize your sources
– Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
– Existing documentation
• It’s well thought-out & edited
• Tailored to the customers needs
• A reflection of comprehensive methodology
About the Speaker
• Laura has over 14 years’ experience in corporate communication and marketing for major corporations.