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A Workshop on Clear and Concise Technical Writing
“Crafting Clear, Concise Content”
Simplifying highly specialized information and complex ideas to clear and concise content are the primary objectives of technical writing and editing. Both public and private sector practices rely on technical writing to provide instructions and explain technical concepts (e.g. instruction manuals, product descriptions, business proposals, resolutions), communicating ideas to colleagues, clients, customers, and the general public.
The Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication – Professional Development Program offers this two-day course to help the participants gain fundamental skills in technical writing and editing. This will allow participants to sharpen their focus by understanding the necessity of the writing and editing process, producing excellent outputs, and contributing to the establishment of credibility and professionalism in the workplace. With this course, participants will gain valuable communication skills that will allow businesses, industries, and governments to function with clarity.
Course Schedules: December 12, 2024 & December 13, 2024
Individual Rate: 13,000 PHP (260 USD)
Online Live via
Course Structure
* Organizing and restructuring documents
* Style mastery and technical format
Understanding the editing process
* Skills needed in editing
* Different types of editing: Copy Editing, Line Editing, Substantive Editing, Mechanical Editing and Developmental Editing
* 5 Cs of Editing: correctness, completeness, concision, consistency and clarity
* Role of proofreading
DURATION
1-Week Study/2 Days
TIME COMMITMENT
8 Hours/Day
FORMAT
Live Online Classes
DELIVERABLES
1 Technical Report
DIFFICULTY
Intermediate
COURSE LANGUAGE
English
CERTIFICATION
Dry Stamp Physical & Digital Certificate
PLATFORMS
MS Office/Google Suite, Zoom Professional, Viber
What You’ll Learn
– Synthesize information with clarity, regardless of the assigned field of work
– Familiarize themselves with the technical writing and editing process
– Ensure the accuracy and simplicity of their written outputs
– Edit written reports for effective and clear communication
– Develop mastery in creating materials and publications for public and private sectors
Course Schedules
- December 12, 2024, Thurs. 9AM-5PM
- December 13, Fri. 9AM-5PM
Corporate Rates Available.
Special Packages and Rates are available for your organization.
Dr. Pauline Gidget Estella is a researcher and lecturer based in Germany, with teaching and supervision engagements in Sweden and Turkey. She previously held the position of assistant professor at the University of the Philippines. Currently, Dr. Estella is one of the researchers in the DECIPHER project, a comparative study funded by the German Research Foundation, which examines COVID-19-related crisis communication in Europe and the U.S.
Dr. Estella has extensive experience teaching communication research, journalism, and intercultural communication in reputable institutions in Germany, the Philippines, and Turkey. Beyond academia, she has provided consultancy services for various stakeholders, including research consultancy for international organizations such as the European Journalism Centre, and curriculum evaluation consultancy for the Philippine Department of Education. Additionally, she has worked as a workplace communication consultant for numerous government agencies and private companies in the Philippines.
