Summary of Advanced Technical
Writing
Ideas for Today and TomorrowDecember 2003
What we have learned
Good English and computer skills are what employers look for.
Never say you have enough about English.
Never say you have enough about computer skills
Goal and Objectives Apply knowledge learned before in real practice
to meet students’ future needs as technical writers;
Know how to use Web publishing and desktop publishing software such as Adobe Indesign, Macromedia Dreamweaver and Word;
Be able to write user guide and web contents; Use online materials and help menu for further
learning both on campus and at home; Post yourself and the examples of your work
online, and explore the technical communication profession.
Today’s Situation Practice of survey and its analysis Design of questionnaire Production of user guide Production of CD package Production of own WebPages Interest in computer graphic design Motivation to improve English Sense of achievement
Student Webpages
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Content of the User’s Guide
Front Page
Main Page
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CD Design
User’s Guide
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LG Professional Business Dictionary
ContentsTerm and referenceWelcomeAbout This GuideInstalling CD ROM
Requirement of installationProcedures of installationUninstalling CD ROM From Your Computer
Getting StartedStarting CD ROMToolbar ButtonsLooking up a wordTranslatorBusiness Writing ExampleLanguage GameGrammarWeb Site
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Logo
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Photo Victoria Harbor HK Convention and
Exhibition Hall Words on photo
Functions in CD-ROM Logo
At the bottom Simple and easy to
recognize
Functions
At the top Logo Short description
In the middle Features System Requirements Slogan
At the bottom Support Barcode & Windows logo
Features
Requirements
Disc surface
Color Black background White words
Shapes on surface Some circles
Information Version Platform Country of Origin
Group 2-3
How Did We Get Here?
Team spirits Cooperation between members Being a good listener Hard learning process
Recommendations
Add your new skills in your CV and on your Website.
Keep exploring and using different computer software for your school work. Make it more effective.
Do not finish your work last minutes. Identify action items Recommendation from you
Thank you for your hard work and cooperation in this course!