TEM 309 - Technical Writing

and Presentation Skills

Lecture 1: Introduction
 Technical Writing

Technical writing involves the creation of useful

documents that can be clearly understood by readers.
 Technical Writing

When carrying out a technical writing assignment, you must

remember to ask yourself the following three Cs:
Is it clear?
Is it concise?
Is it complete?

Straight forward and to the point is always best.

Who is your audience?
Your supervisor and
researchers engaged
in work similar to
your work

Colleagues and other

researchers (broadly
in your field).

Researchers in
related fields,
interested in your
work.
(J. Andre, 2007)
 Presentation Skills:
.

It includes the verbal communication.

Much of verbal expression is one on one or in small groups.

Periodically it involves formal or public speaking in front of large number of

people.
Presentation Skills:
Main components of presentation skills are:

- Verbal Skills

- Body Language
Thank you