Course Outline

Introduction to Technical Writing for Government

  • Effectively communicate technical information within public sector workflows
  • Manage common writing challenges to enhance governance and accountability

The Writing Process

  • Address misconceptions that impede technical writing, such as writer’s block
  • Guide document design with real-world scenarios
  • Align your objectives with the needs of government readers
  • Identify implicit knowledge to ensure comprehensive documentation

Ensuring Clarity and Readability

  • Distinguish between operational, tactical, and strategic information levels
  • Determine information requirements using the Observe, Orient, Decide, Act (OODA) loop
  • Craft clear sentences and maintain focus for enhanced comprehension
  • Address common grammar issues in technical writing for government
  • Evaluate readability with the Given/New technique
  • Maintain consistency using a style guide tailored for government documents

The Mechanics of Writing

  • Select appropriate terminology to connect with your audience and convey your message effectively
  • Edit content for conciseness, accuracy, and high quality

Structuring Information for Better Understanding

  • Organize data to support the scenarios faced by government readers
  • Determine when to use lists to emphasize key points
  • Utilize tables for presenting highly structured data
  • Build cohesive documents using the Given/New approach
  • Apply effective headings to facilitate skimming and quick reference

Designing Your Document

  • Tailor document structure to meet the needs of your government audience through audience-driven design
  • Create reference manuals and write white papers for government use
  • Differentiate between post-positive and pragmatic documents and select the appropriate format for government purposes
  • Structure introductions, conclusions, and other document sections to meet governmental standards

Developing the Look of Your Document

  • Design the page layout, including fonts, alignment, and white space for government documents
  • Use graphics, photos, and drawings to enhance information conveyance in government communications
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