Clear Writing for Engineers

‘Make the complex clear and the clear compelling.’ (John Eales)

Technical writing should help readers and users understand complex content, take the right steps, and make good decisions. Unfortunately, ‘...much technical information has a reputation as the last thing people want to read or the last thing to turn to for help’. (IBM Handbook: Developing Quality Technical Information)

Poorly written technical content costs time, creates confusion, and can even compromise safety and compliance. In this 1-hour webinar, we’ll discuss writing and design techniques that make our content clear, usable, and trustworthy.

We’ll explore topics that include:

-audience-focused and purpose-driven writing
-an effective structure and good language
-deliberate information design.

Expect actionable tips, real-world examples, and ideas you can apply immediately in your day-to-day work.

Presenter Bio:
Friederike Tegge (Rike) is a consultant at Write Group who is passionate about language and clear communication. She has a PhD in applied linguistics and a strong background in training, adult education, and intercultural communication. She’s also done everything from research and publishing to designing web content.

At Write Group, Rike delivers Technical Writing workshops, as well as a range of other business writing training. She has a knack for critical thinking and enjoys making the complex simple. To her, the key to good writing is putting the reader first