Lessons
This lesson describes the field of technical writing and delves into some of the job tasks of such writing. Along the way we take a look at some of...
What is Technical Writing, Anyway?
Who Should Become a Technical Writer?
What Are the Advantages of Becoming a Technical Writer?
What Kind of Salary Can I Expect?
Bibliography
Lesson 2: What a Technical Writer Does
Technical writing covers a lot of territory, ranging from a quick-start card for a new software application to a manual for a new semi-conductor...
Typical Job Duties and Skills
Producing Professional Documentation
Writing Example: Rewriting a Specification
Writing Exercise
Bibliography
Lesson 3: Preparing to Become a Technical Writer
In this lesson we study what we must do to become a technical writer. We take a look at what software tools with which you need to become acquainted...
Tools of the Trade
Building a Portfolio
How Important are Degrees?
Bibliography
Lesson 4: Breaking Into the Field
After studying the other parts of this course, you have decided that you would like to make technical writing your career. In this lesson we go into...
What Hiring Managers Are Looking For
Handling the Interview
Writing Your Resume & Other Tips On Getting Hired
Bibliography
