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Adding Elements in Technical Writing
Learn to add elements that will enhance technical writingPreview the first lesson free — get full access to all 6 lessons.
Beginner Provider : Erin Trauth 6 Lessons · 16m in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese
Course Description
Technical communication is not only about the writing. Usually, strong technical documents also include elements that help promote readability and understanding of a complex topic or process. Skilled technical writers know when to add additional elements to their written components. Thoughtful, clear, and instructive elements such as tables, graphs, images, and indices can all add to the likelihood that your reader will be able to fully understand the topic or process you’re detailing in your document.
In these lessons on Adding Elements in Technical Writing, you’ll hear about elements that can be used in technical documents to enhance and supplement their written components. You’ll learn about indices and when you might want to consider adding one. We’ll expand on the differences between charts and graphs and learn tips for using them in your technical documents. You’ll also learn some specifics about tables, images, and other graphics.
What You'll Learn
- Employ supplemental elements to enhance technical writing and promote readability
- Differentiate between charts and graphs and apply tips for using them in technical documents
- Determine when an index might supplement a text and consider adding one
- Compare the best uses and practices for adding images and other graphics
- Apply specifics about using tables in technical documents
Key Takeaways
- Strong technical documents often include elements beyond the writing itself that help promote readability and understanding of a complex topic or process.
- Skilled technical writers know when to add additional elements such as tables, graphs, images, and indices to their written components.
- Thoughtful, clear, and instructive elements increase the likelihood that a reader will fully understand the topic or process being detailed.
- The course expands on the differences between charts and graphs and covers specifics about tables, images, and other graphics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this course cover?
This course covers elements that can be used in technical documents to enhance and supplement their written components, including indices, charts and graphs, tables, images, and other graphics.
Who is this course for?
It is for technical writers who want to know when to add supplemental elements such as tables, graphs, images, and indices to their written components.
Will I learn the difference between charts and graphs?
Yes. The course expands on the differences between charts and graphs and teaches tips for using them in your technical documents.
What lessons are included?
The lessons are Introduction, Adding an Index, Including Graphs and Charts, Using Tables, Other Images and Graphics, and Test Your Knowledge.
What skills does this course help build?
It supports skills in Document Formatting, Engineering Documentation, Graphical Tools, Graphing, Technical Drawing, and Technical Writing.
