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

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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!