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www.online-learning.com would like to announce the February 2000 session
of Professional Technical Writing. The course teaches students methods to
write effective
technical documents.

Effective writing is a requirement for success in today's busy work
environment. Learn to write clearly, concisely and consistently in
Professional Technical Writing's online course. Professional Technical
Writing encourages self-directed learning in an interactive environment
that simulates the virtual office. Today's virtual office is simulated
in the course through an emphasis on electronic forms of communication.

The course includes:
 *Access to electronic means of communication such as course newsgroups,
Email, chat sessions, and to your own personal online instructor
 *Four assignments, which require the composition of a r�sum�, letter,
software manual, usability test, and a formal report
 *A CD-ROM, which includes all required software and course books / no
books to buy!
 *An extensive amount of supplementary information on topics that are
relevant to technical writing, such as document design, graphics,
audience analysis, and standards
 *The opportunity to communicate with other students and instructors in
an online environment - chat sessions offer the opportunity to meet
professional technical writers
 *The convenience of online learning, which allows participants to learn
at their own convenience from their home computer

Both professionals and students will acquire practical skills related to
their career development in the field of technical writing. In the past,
students with little practical experience have benefited from the
participation of seasoned professionals, and working writers have
improved their writing and document design skills while networking with
other technical writers and technical writing organizations. Engineers,
computer scientists, technical writers, and a wide variety of business
professionals will benefit from the course's focus on the basic
principles of technical writing and effective business communications.
Past graduates of Professional Technical Writing have diverse
backgrounds, including a Documentation
Specialist, Software Developer, Communications Official, Clinical
Monitor, and Design Engineer.


Course participants receive a multimedia CD-ROM in the mail before the
starting date of the course. All course  materials are within the CD,
including reading materials and necessary software (web browser, SGML
editor, and SGML converter). A 'wizard' ensures a quick and easy setup.

Once the course material and software is installed, participants can
complete almost all course work from any 486 (or  higher) computer with
a CD-ROM drive. Therefore, compared to other online programs,
participants can reduce the  dependence on an Internet connection.
Participants only connect to the Internet at times when they want to
receive or  send e-mail, participate in newsgroup or chat discussions,
view up-to-date instructor's comments, collaborate with  assignment
group members, and send completed assignments.

Further information on the course can be found at
http://www.online-learning.com