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Technical Writing for Technicians

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Will Fleming, Linn Benton community college

Copyright Year: 2020

ISBN 13: 9781636350097

Publisher: Open Oregon Educational Resources

Language: English

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Table of Contents

  • I. WEEK 1
    • What is Technical Writing/Technical Communication?
  • II. WEEK 2
    • Audience/Reader Types
    • Writing Effective Emails
    • Sample Student Email
    • Grammar Lesson 1 - Capitalization
  • III. WEEK 3
    • Intake Documents
    • Intake Document Student Sample (Auto/Diesel)
    • Intake Document Student Sample (Mechatronics)
    • Grammar Lesson 2 - Apostrophes/Possessive S
  • IV. WEEK 4
    • Writing Instructions
    • Document Design Basics
    • Using Visuals
  • V. WEEK 5
    • Delivering Bad News/Written Apologies
    • Grammar Lesson 3 - Possessive Pronouns & Other Commonly Confused Words
    • Seven Goals for Delivering Bad News
    • Optional Article: Seven Tips on How to Apologize in the Business World
  • VI. WEEK 6
    • Project Completion/Documenting Work Completed
    • Project Completion Student Sample - Automotive Invoice
    • Project Completion Student Sample - Welding
    • Closeout Documentation Information for Welding and Fabrication Jobs (Welding Dept.)
    • Grammar Lesson 4 - Quotation Marks
  • VII. WEEK 7
    • Accident and Incident Reports
    • Sample Student Accident Report
  • VIII. WEEK 8
    • Resumes
    • Resume Checklist
    • Eight Resume Tips
    • Resume Sample (Diesel Mechanic)
    • Resume Sample (Pipe Welder)
    • Resume Sample (Welding)
  • IX. WEEK 9
    • Employment Documents - Cover Letters
    • Sample Student Cover Letter - Welding
    • Sample Student Cover Letter - Automotive
    • Employment Documents: Inquiry Letters
    • Annotated Job Inquiry Sample
  • X. WEEK 10
    • Final Quiz Grammar Review
    • Technical Descriptions
    • Technical Description (sample 1)
    • Technical Description (sample 2)
  • XI. Additional Resources for Writing/Technical Communication
    • General Design Concepts
    • Basic Design and Readability in Publications

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About the Book

Technical Writing for CTE is an open source e-textbook designed specifically for use in LBCC’s WD4 (Technical Writing for Welders) and all versions of IN4 (Technical Writing for CTE).

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Will Fleming, Linn Benton community college

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