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Training Computer Users
Writing For End Users
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What is Training?
Focus on performing activitiesbuilding expertise
that will be immediately useful
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Training Process
Plan
Prepare
Present
Progress
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Plan
• Determine Trainees’ Background
• Determine Content Needs
• Determine Skill Levels Needed– Concepts – use basic vocabulary– Understanding – explain concepts– Skills – perform basic task– Expertise – perform tasks effectively
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Plan (cont)
• Determine what trainees already know
• Define training objectives– Learning objectives: what needs to be learned– Performance objectives: should be able to do
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Prepare
• Specify which topics will be covered
• Organize topics
• Select effective training environment– Class, group, one-on-one, self-guided
• Training method– Problem solve, perform, observe, read, listen– Retention rate
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Prepare (cont)
• Select Delivery System– Lecture– Reading– Online reading– Group Discussion– Visual Aids– Multimedia– Handouts
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Prepare (cont)
• Select Delivery System (cont)– Product Demonstrations– Tutorials (self-guided)– Hands-on Activities– Case Studies– Group/Collaborative– CBT– Web-base Training
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Prepare (cont)
• Develop Materials
• Design Evaluation Methods (Assessment)– Feedback forms– Quiz/Test– Hands-on Activities
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Present
• Practice the Presentation• Check Facility Early• Don’t Read Notes• Don’t Cover Too Much• Teach Important Skills• Monitor Environment• Provide Breaks• Feedback
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Progress
• Evaluate Success of Training
• Keep Current
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User Documentation Types
Brochures
Newsletters
Handouts/Training Aids
User Guides/Manuals
Online Help Systems
E-Mail messages
Web Pages
Proposals, Letters, Memos
Troubleshooting Guides
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Technical Writing Style
Short, declarative sentences
Short phrases
Communicate, not entertain
State most important point first
Step-by-step sequences
Cover essential information
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Document Organization
Sequential OrganizationStep by step
Hierarchical OrganizationGeneral to specific
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Document Organization (cont)
IntroductionPurpose of Document
Who the document is intended
Why read the document
BodyGeneral explanation
Specific task steps
Common problems encountered
SummaryAdditional information pointers
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Document Planning
Who is the target audience?
What does the audience already know?
What does the audience need to know?
What do you want the audience to be able to do after reading?
What medium for document?
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Tech Writing Process
Generate idea list
Organize into outline
Expand to first draft
Edit draft
Review
Revise
Proofread
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Tech Writing Process
Paragraphs/topic sentences
Transitions
Defined Terms
Formats (consistency)
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Writing Strategies
Analogy
Repetition
Consistent Word Use
Parallel StructuresConsistent Verb Tense
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Common Problems
ClutterInappropriate Typefaces
Gender ReferencesUnclear Referents (“they, it”)
Passive VoiceNominalization
Wordiness
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Common Problems (cont)
JargonUndefined Acronyms
Dangling Phrases
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Document Evaluation
• Content• Information accurate• Coverage complete
• Organization• Easy locate information• Transitions identifiable
• Format• Consistent• Help guide reader
• Mechanics