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Writing coursesAbelard Consulting has developed a number of courses designed to benefit technical writers, would-be technical writers, and those whose job requires them to be good communicators. The following courses are available:
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The Scientific Writing course is for those whose studies or employment involves the reporting of scientific comment or research. [Get brochure] The Using Adobe FrameMaker course is for would-be and practising technical writers who want to master the authoring tool developed specifically for writing technical documentation. [Get brochure] The Structured Authoring with Adobe FrameMaker course is for experienced technical writers who want to learn the discipline of structured authoring and how to generate XML documentation. [Get brochure]
The written word continues to matter and in profound ways. There are very few vocations where writing is not vital. It matters in your personal life. It matters in business. It matters in science and engineering: think of user manuals, where the precision of documentation can be a matter of life or death. Today's digital life demands writing that is more effective, not less, with e-mail, text messaging and document exchange increasingly replacing face-to-face communication. The opportunities for misunderstanding in purely digital communication are manifold, making better writing critical. At the very least, you need to ask yourself this: Is what I have written vague or ambiguous? Is the way I write the most economical way? Will my readers understand the terms, spelling, idioms and punctuation I've used? Is my language contemporary? If you are unsure about any of this, then you may still have some way to go to master the English language—and mastering the language almost always requires detailed teaching and coaching.
+ Dr Geoffrey MarnellThe writing courses were designed by Dr Geoffrey Marnell. He also presents the technical writing courses, along with Vian Lawson. Dr Marnell is the founder of Abelard Consulting (and continues as the company's Principal Consultant). He also teaches Technical Writing and Editing in the English Department at the University of Melbourne, and is accredited by IPED (the Institute of Professional Editors). Geoffrey has more than 20 years experience as a technical writer, recruiter of technical writers, documentation consultant, documentation project manager and educator. + Dr Annabel O'ConnorThe scientific writing courses are presented by Dr Annabel O'Connor and Dr Bill Parker. Dr O'Connor has a PhD in physical chemistry from the University of Melbourne and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at CSIRO. She has published numerous academic papers and popular science articles and has worked for scientific journals as an editor. She has also worked as a technical writer. + Dr Bill ParkerThe scientific writing courses are presented by Dr Bill Parker and Dr Annabel O'Connor. Dr Parker has a PhD in bacteriology and more than 30 years experience working in academia and business (with more than 15 years in the resources and renewable energy industries as a writer and editor). His industrial writing background has had an emphasis on scientific and engineering operating protocols, product manuals and training manuals. He has also written many reports and briefing papers for governments, has been a feature writer for international magazines and a daily newspaper, and has contributed to the scientific literature. + Vian LawsonThe technical writing courses are presented by Dr Geoffrey Marnell and Vian Lawson. Vian also teaches Instructional Writing, Corporate Writing and Writing for the Web in the Department of Professional Writing and Editing at Holmesglen Institute. She has worked for over a decade as a technical communicator and corporate communicator in Australia and the US. + Mark WardThe structured authoring and Adobe FrameMaker courses are designed and presented by Mark Ward. Mark is a long-time user of FrameMaker, and an expert in creating FrameMaker templates and FrameMaker structured applications.
Bulk discounts are offered for bookings of 4 or more. For details, call 1800 601 118 (a free call), or send an email to courses@abelard.com.au. A special discount of 30–40% is applied to bookings received from full-time students or holders of a current concession card. (Both discounts cannot be claimed together.)
All classes will be held in or close to the CBD.
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