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28 Feb, 2009

An Introduction to Technical Writing from Wikiversity

Posted by: Jennifer Mattern In: Writing / Literature

Course / Program Name: An Introduction to Technical Writing

Hosted by / Sponsored by: Wikiversity

Course of Study: Writing

Description: This is the first of two technical writing courses offered by Wikiversity. Serving as an introduction for those interested in pursuing technical writing, this free online course covers:

Technical communications overview
Audience analysis
Researching information
Structuring information
Writing clearly
Collaborating
The systems development lifecycle (SDLC)

This introduction to technical writing includes a style guide, exercises, and links.

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