Course Summary
Technical Writing is an essential skill for anyone who wants to succeed in today’s fast-paced business environment. This course will teach you how to write clear, concise, and effective technical documents.Key Learning Points
- Learn how to write technical documents that are easy to understand and follow
- Master the art of technical communication for a variety of fields
- Understand the principles of technical writing and how to apply them in your work
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Write clear and concise technical documents that are easy to understand
- Understand the principles of technical writing and how to apply them in your work
- Master the art of technical communication for a variety of fields
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of English language
- Access to a computer and internet connection
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online self-paced course
- Video lectures
- Hands-on assignments
Similar Courses
- Business Writing
- Writing Professional Emails and Memos
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Tom Johnson
- Sarah Maddox
Related Books
Description
The course develops technical writing skills necessary to communicate information gained through a process of technical or experimental work. The course highlights the factors that determine the degree of technicality of the language and concepts involved. You will learn how to write different technical reports, e.g., laboratory reports, research reports, design and feasibility reports, progress reports, consulting reports, etc. The course also approaches several language, structure, style, and content issues that you can encounter while reporting the results of your research.
Outline
- Introduction
- Welcome video
- Elena Bazanova
- MIPT
- LTTC
- Clarivate Analytics
- Valentin Bogorov & Darya Bukhtoyarova (Clarivate Analytics)
- Grading Policy
- Module I: From Start to Finish
- Introductory video
- What’s in a name?
- Characteristics of Technical Writing
- Measures of Excellence in Technical Documents
- The Content Approach
- Acquiring the Three Types of Knowledge
- Understanding Audience and Purpose
- Collaborative Writing
- Writing for Multiple Audiences
- Recommended readings and resources
- Preview Test
- Graded Quiz
- Preview Test
- Graded Quiz
- Preview Test
- Graded Quiz
- End-of-Module Test
- Module II: Organizing the Information
- Introductory video
- Visuals
- Technical definition
- Extensions
- Mechanism Description
- Mechanism in Operation
- Planning Stage
- Report Structure: Part 1
- Report Structure: Part 2
- FAQ concerning peer-review assignments.
- Recommended readings and resources
- Preview Test
- Graded Quiz
- Preview Test
- Graded Quiz
- Preview Test
- Graded Quiz
- End-of-Module Test
- Module III: Researching Your Subject
- Introductory video
- Academic vs. Workplace Research
- Conducting Secondary Research
- Primary Research
- Focus on Process
- Laboratory Report
- Feasibility, recommendation, and evaluation reports
- Instructions
- Checklist for the technical report
- Style of writing
- Recommended readings and resources
- Preview Test
- Graded Quiz
- Preview Test
- Graded Quiz
- Preview Test
- Graded Quiz
- End-of-Module Test
- Module IV: Capstone Project
- Introductory video
- Web of Science: the primary tool for information discovery
- Web of Science: information search examples
- Derwent Innovation Index: how to navigate the patent data
- FAQ concerning peer-review assignments.
- Preview test
- Graded Quiz
Summary of User Reviews
Find out what students are saying about the Technical Writing course on Coursera. This course has received favorable reviews from many users. One key aspect that many students appreciated was the practical and hands-on approach to learning technical writing.Pros from User Reviews
- Practical and hands-on approach to learning technical writing
- Well-structured course materials
- Engaging and knowledgeable instructors
- Useful feedback and critiques on assignments
- Good pace and length of the course
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the assignments to be too challenging
- Some users experienced technical difficulties with the platform
- Some users felt that the course could benefit from more interactive elements
- Some users would have liked more opportunities to practice technical writing in different formats
- Some users found the course to be too basic or not advanced enough
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