Minimalist Writing for Documentation

Prerequisite: You must have a solid working familiarity with your operating system.

Objectives: Upon successful completion attendees will be able to:

• Apply what is learned to your documents (and please, bring them along to discuss in class)

• Identify the core audience that consumes your content and write accordingly

• Create clear, self-contained tasks so users can "scan and go" if they wish

• Support tasks with logical progressions of related topics

• Provide readers with realistic projects that can be accomplished simply

• Work with a variety of software tools to create minimalist based content

• Understand when and where to use images, tables, text, lists, and other organization objects

• Manage your project with finite resources

• Identify key issues to consider when implementing any minimalist idea and converting legacy content

Further Learning: DITA Tools and Technology or Topic Based Writing

Delivery: The following delivery is available:

• Instructor–led, group–paced, online–delivery learning model with structured hands–on activities and assignments

• Customized classroom training at your location

Fees: Course pricing is as follows:

• Instructor–led, online–delivery: $1495/participant (group rates available)

• Customized classroom training at your location: $1995/day for up to 8 participants plus travel expenses

  • Please note that some custom training using your materials may require additional preparation time and have additional fees associated with it.