Prepare documents faster and with confidence when you become familiar and comfortable with the rules and methods of technical writing.
Becoming a published technical writer is a significant accomplishment that showcases both communication skills and technical expertise. A technical writer is responsible for translating complex information into clear, user-friendly documentation, bridging the gap between technical teams and end users. Mastering writing best practices ensures that content is both accurate and accessible. Similarly, following technical best practices, including proper formatting, version control, and adherence to style guides, guarantees consistency and usability across documents
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to discuss the feeling of accomplishment from being published.
- You will be able to define what a technical writer is.
- You will be able to identify writing best practices.
- You will be able to review technical best practices.
Agenda
- The Accomplishment of Getting Published
- Definition of a Technical Writer
- Writing Best Practices
- Technical Best Practices
- Question and Answers
Speakers
Keith Warwick,
President ,
Keith Warwick, P.E.- Licensed civil engineer in New York, California, and Illinois
- B.S. in civil engineering from the University of California at Davis
- Owned consulting firm since 2008
- Served on two accident investigation boards
- Led an investigation of an aircraft crash
- 35 year engineering, environmental, and construction career
- Performed 28 construction cost estimates
- Published 6 academic books and journal articles
- Life member of the American Society of Civil Engineers
- As Civil Engineering Branch Chief supervised 3 employees
- As Technical Manager supervised 17 testing staff at a construction materials testing company
- Conducted 210 environmental, safety, and health site visits
- Conducted 105 construction site visits to verify billing, schedule, and budget
- Verified that construction was acceptable at 85 buildings, most valued at over $50,000,000
- Taught 4 semester long college engineering classes as an adjunct engineering instructor
- Conducted 12 webinars on engineering, environmental, safety, and construction
- Taught 240 days of in-person OSHA, HAZWOPER, and DOT safety classes
- Tutored 360 hours on engineering and general interest subjects
Who Should Attend
This live webinar is designed for engineers, construction and project managers, contractors, subcontractors, architects, presidents, vice presidents, construction professionals, and developers.
