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Advanced
Technical Writing
Turn complex information into clear, purposeful writing, the skill that makes engineers, analysts, and professionals indispensable in any organization.
What You'll Learn
A full semester of advanced technical writing — completed at your own pace, with no deadlines or fixed class times.
What You'll Be Able to Do
- Discuss the impact of technical communication across professional fields, emphasizing clarity, engagement, and effectiveness
- Tailor technical messages for diverse audiences using advanced audience analysis techniques
- Navigate ethical and legal frameworks in technical writing, including copyright and responsible use of information
- Enhance research skills by critically assessing sources for credibility and relevance
- Design user-friendly technical documents that are informative, accurate, and visually accessible
- Produce accessible technical content with the user's experience in mind — ensuring readability and ease of navigation
Major Course Topics
Course chapters and lessons
Advanced Technical Writing has 12 chapters across 56 instructional hours, as listed in the course syllabus. Expand any chapter to see the lessons inside it.
- Chapters
- 12
- Lessons
- 43
- Instructional hours
- 56 hrs
- Semester hours
- 3
Chapter 1
Introduction to Technical Writing
- 1.1 Understanding the Fundamentals
- 1.2 Technical Writing Ethics and Responsibilities
Chapter 2
Ethical and Legal Obligations
- 2.1 Understanding Responsibilities, Stakeholders, and Legal Considerations
- 2.2 Addressing Unethical Practices and Employing Ethical Techniques in Professional Writing
- 2.3 Legal Issues, Communication Constraints, and Style Guidelines in Professional Writing
Chapter 3
Writing Collaboratively & Using Social Media
- 3.1 Effective Teamwork: The Power of Collaboration
- 3.2 Leveraging Social Media and Managing Online Presence
Chapter 4
Essential Components and Strategies for Effective Business Writing
- 4.1 Comprehensive Guide to Effective Business Writing
- 4.2 Comprehensive Guide to Writing Effective Application Letters and Cover Letters
- 4.3 Comprehensive Guide to the Components and Style of Business Letters
Chapter 5
Effective Communication in the Workplace: Memos, Emails, and Digital Etiquette
- 5.1 Internal Communication Methods: Memos, Emails, Texting, and Microblogs
- 5.2 Effective Digital Communication and Netiquette in Business
- 5.3 Guidelines for Effective E-mail Communication in a Business Setting
Chapter 6
Writing Effective Technical Content: Definition, Descriptions, and Instructions
- 6.1 Writing Definitions, Descriptions, & Instructions
- 6.2 Writing Technical Definitions and Descriptions
- 6.3 Comprehensive Guide to Writing Effective Instruction Manuals
Chapter 7
Overview of Technical Reports: Types, Purpose, and Structure
- 7.1 Technical Report Writing: Structure, Types, and Best Practices
- 7.2 Progress Reports: Structure, Purpose, and Formats
- 7.3 Comprehensive Guide to Long Reports: Feasibility, Recommendation, and Evaluation Reports
Chapter 8
Comprehensive Guide to Crafting an Effective Resume
- 8.1 Crafting a Compelling Résumé: Key Strategies for Effective Job Searching
- 8.2 Purpose and Goal of a Résumé
- 8.3 Comprehensive Guide to Crafting an Effective Resume
Chapter 9
An Effective Cover Letter: Structure, Strategy, and Presentation
- 9.1 Crafting an Effective Cover Letter
- 9.2 Deciphering Job Descriptions: Aligning Skills and Strengths for Successful Applications
- 9.3 Comprehensive Guide to Crafting an Effective Cover Letter
Chapter 10
Proposals
- 10.1 Comprehensive Guide to Effective Proposals
Chapter 11
Comprehensive Guide to Ethical Research Practices and Avoiding Plagiarism
- 11.1 Research Terminology and Methods
- 11.2 Finding and Evaluating Research Sources
- 11.3 Defining the Scope of your Project
- 11.4 Ethical Considerations and Guidelines for Conducting Human Research
- 11.5 Research & Information Literacy
- 11.6 Performing Research
- 11.7 Effective Research and Source Utilization in Technical Writing
- 11.8 Avoiding Plagiarism
Chapter 12
Punctuation, Grammar, and Conventions of English
- 12.1 Grammar & Style
- 12.2 Communicating with Precision
- 12.3 Conciseness
- 12.4 Sentence Structure & Tone
- 12.5 Emphasis & Subordination
- 12.6 Active vs. Passive Voice
- 12.7 Parallel Construction
- 12.8 Using Verbs Effectively
- 12.9 Punctuation
These chapters come straight from the official course syllabus, which also sets out the graded assignment and the proctored final exam.
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