[Saice] TECHNICAL DOCUMENT WRITING - 16-17 August - Cape Town

[Memory Scheepers]

Please Note: This email is sent on behalf of the SAICE Education and
Training Department. For more information please contact Sharon at 
cpd.sharon at saice.org.za <mailto:cpd.sharon at saice.org.za> 

 

 Technical DOCUMENT wrIting

 

16 - 17 August 2010  (Bell Rosen Guesthouse; Welgemoed)

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? 

Project Managers; Engineers; Technicians; Technical Writers; Project
Assistants; Technical Managers; Researchers

 

Course Content

 The course has two major components:

The first component covers the general rules of grammar and syntax in
writing, paying particular attention to writing in the technical

and business environment. Aspects covered include planning, structure
and organisation of written work.

The second component deals with the types of writing that may be
encountered in the technical environment. This would include proposals,

progress reports, recommendations, emails and general correspondence.

The examples used in the course are of a technical nature and are
relevant to course delegates

 

Methodology:  The methodology employed in the course has a strong
practical element. The course is based on a practical construction

project which runs for the duration of the programme. This project is
used in its various stages to generate pieces of writing. By linking the

writing exercises to an immediate technical project, the writing has
relevance and obviates the need to create imaginary projects. Technical

concepts are thus dealt with and reinforced with immediacy and
appropriately.    In addition to writing technical articles, delegates
are

encouraged to discuss aspects of writing norms and difficulties. Through
interaction, delegates often obtain clarity on issues that have
presented

difficulties in the past or where they have experienced confusion.   An
important consideration of the course is that

it is not prescriptive. Aspects of grammar, syntax and English usage are
dealt with according to their correct usage.

In terms of writing style and format, the principles of Best Practice
are used, but consideration is given to individual

company requirements. This allows course delegates to apply what they
have learned on the course to their own

needs once they get back to their place of work.

 

Follow Up:  Although a great deal of content is covered over the two
days of the course, it is unrealistic to expect that delegates will be
able to

course presenter with regard to any queries that might arise subsequent
to the course. Additionally, delegates are invited to send pieces of

work for checking and comment in terms of writing correctness and style,
should they wish to do so.

 

For more information please contact Sharon at cpd.sharon at saice.org.za

 

 

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