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Reader-Centered Technical WritingTM

Objectives

Quality writing drives action and productivity

The Six Steps to Reader-Centered Writing® help set standards for quality writing. This ensures clear, direct, and effective written communication.

  • increase quality: our innovative assessment tools show that learners double the quality of their documents.
  • increase speed: writers show a 30% to 50% gain in writing productivity--and readers estimate reading documents in half the time.

Content

The focus: clear, concise techincal documents with a message

Learners use The Six Steps to Reader-Centered Writing® to plan, draft, and edit an on-the-job document. After the program, learners will be able to

 

write for mixed audiences

  • choose content and the right amount of detail
  • analyze and explain complex data
  • use terms, abbreviations, and acronyms effectively

influence their readers

  • adopt the “you” attitude
  • organize and transition ideas effectively
  • present convincing problem analyses

streamline their message 

  • communicate findings and “so whats” concisely
  • clarify technical jargon
  • use powerful charts, graphs, and other visual aids

write for results 

  • edit for impact using checklists and quality tools
  • write straightforward action steps and requests
  • position conclusions and recommendations strategically
  • proofread accurately and check for logic.

Tools

Blended learning and tools support ongoing development

Our standard program includes

  1. Individual coaching and Personal Learning Plan
  2. The Document Analysis and Rating Tool™ (DART) to guide editing and measure quality
  3. Better Communications®’ workbook
  4. Books: Write to the Top®: Writing for Corporate Success (Random House) and the Instant-Answer Guide to Business Writing, by Deborah Dumaine, founder of Better Communications
  5. Job aids: The Six Steps to Reader-Centered Writing and the Focus Sheet™
  6. Reinforcement by E-mail™—24 content-rich messages reviewing key tools and concepts (optional)
  7. Document LifeLine™—just-in-time coaching by e-mail (optional).

Delivery

Workshops - online or in-person

Earn CPE credits for this course.

Call us to learn more at 800.878.5440

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