[M557] Technical Report Writing

Course Overview

Technical Report Writing (1-day Training)

The aim of writing technical report is to communicate information via a process of technical or experimental work in presenting facts and conclusions about designs, experiments, and projects.  This course helps you to understand the nature, a range of tools and techniques for technical report writing, and build an effective process in your organization.

Learning objectives

• Identify the main obstacles to effective Technical Report Writing and how to avoid them.
• Understand the nature of Technical Report Writing from the perspective of the writer and the reader
• Understand a range of tools and techniques for Technical Report Writing
• Use techniques to build an effective process that can be used to deliver professional results on a consistent basis from Technical Report Writing activity
• Explain the benefits of having an effective Technical Report Writing process in the organization

Course outline

Module A: Total Technical Report Writing & The Organization

• Users and value of technical report
• Design a quality-driven approach to technical report
• Total Quality in Technical Report Writing
• Quality level of technical report

Module B: Using the Written Medium

• Advantages and disadvantages
• Regulatory Implications
• Common problems with technical report

Module C: Preparing to Write

• Purposes
• Basic elements
• LEAVES method
• ABC Guidelines

Module D: Writing & Editing the Report

• Layout report
• SPP Procedure
• Drafting report
• Editing report and Reviewing report

Course Design and Focus

• Content relevance by slide presentation and demonstration
• The nature of technical report writing
• Tools and techniques for Technical Report Writing
• Effective technical report writing processes rom planning, writing, to editing
• Interaction/Activity and reflection
• Case Scenario Discussion
• Further reading

Methodologies

• Trainer’s briefings and facilitations
• Reflective and sharing
• Group discussion and presentation

Certificate of attendance

• Certificate of Attendance will be issued to participants who have attended more than 90% of the enrolled course hours
• To provide a more comprehensive certificate service, please fill in the participant's name according to the identification document (as standard) when submitting the application form.