The Essentials of Technical Writing & Instructional Design
Finally, a book about technical writing and instructional design from IconLogic, the "skills and drills" people.
 "The Essentials of Technical Writing & Instructional Design" is divided into two sections: Technical Writing and Instructional Design.
During the Technical Writing section, you'll learn how to:
- eliminate deadwood
- avoid passive writing
- write concise narrative
- write step-by-step activities essential in any training book
- learn IconLogic's formula behind every IconLogic's training books
During the Instructional Design section, you'll learn how to:
- create and use Word style sheets that will speed up the text formatting process
- record and edit Word macros that will streamline the process of cleaning up a document
- use FrameMaker to create documentation including custom documents, style sheets, and paragraph numbers
- use Full Shot to create killer screen captures for use in your training manuals
- how to convert your FrameMaker files into HTML
- import HTML files into RoboHelp HTML
- create online HTML Help
All this, and most people will be able to finish with 2 short days.
Please Note: No data files come with this book. All data files needed to complete the book are downloaded from our data files web site. Instructions on how to download the files appear in the book. The software referenced in the book include MS Word 2000, Adobe FrameMaker 5.5, FullShot 2000, and EHelp's RoboHelp HTML 9. None of this software comes with the book. You must purchase the software separately or obtain demo versions from the manufacturers. As of this writing, FullShot and RoboHelp HTML 9 are both available as downloadable demos. Instructions for obtaining these demos are also in the book.
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