Training for New Technical Writers
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Speaker : ROBERT PEOPLES
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When : Monday, June 10, 2024
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Time : 01 : 00 PM EST
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After obtaining a B.S. and an M.S. in Chemistry from Tuskegee University, Robert Peoples joined the pharmaceutical industry as a Research Chemist with a concentration in analytical chemistry at Wyeth/Lederle. While at Wyeth/Lederle Robert was primarily responsible for the analysis of the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) in various drug delivery formulations, e.g. aerosols, capsules, creams, ointments and tablets. He joined Organon/Merck as a Research Chemist responsible for the development of stability-indicating methods of analysis using HPLC.
While at Organon/Merck, Robert transitioned into Technical Writing. As a Technical Writer he was responsible for the creation of procedures for instrument qualification, test scripts, IQ/OQ/PQ protocols for sample handling, cleaning validation reports, method transfer reports, method validation reports, stability reports, Change Control and CAPAs. Later he joined Johnson and Johnson as a Technical Writer where he created stability strategies, protocols and reports as well as SOPs, developed training materials and competency profiles in addition to proofreading and improving written reports for other departments. He also edited policies and procedures, user guides, and job aids.
After leaving Johnson and Johnson Robert became a consultant to other pharmaceutical companies where he created SOPs for analytical method validation as well as pharmaceutical stability studies and stability program management. For another client company he created stability reports that addressed FDA concerns about OOS/OOT results. For yet another client company he created stability reports, protocols and strategies for medical devices. He also created written assessments for software-controlled laboratory instrumentation.
The webinar is intended for personnel who have little or no training in Technical Writing. The people who attend the webinar will learn the value of hands-on training to become competent Technical Writers. Technical Writers learn to do by doing. That means that Technical Writers must create Technical Documents repeatedly in order to learn the techniques necessary to become Technical Writers.
Attendees will learn to create Technical Documents from initial thought to final approved documents. They will learn how to identify and serve the Target Audience. They will learn how diversified or homogenous the Target Audience is.
Those persons who attend the webinar will learn to compare Technical Writing with Journalism and/or Creative Writing. The primary purpose of Journalism and/or Creative Writing is to entertain. The primary purposes of Technical Writing are to inform (reports), instruct (Standard Operating Procedures and instruction manuals), and convince (Press Releases).
Attendees will learn how to organize Technical Documents including the types and sections of such documentation as well as editing and proofreading techniques. They will also learn about concerns and pitfalls inherent in the creation of Technical Documents.
Areas Covered
- Learn about Technical Document issues
- Learn Technical Writing Goals
- Learn how to Research the Subject Matter and Audience
- Learn how Technical Writing differs from Creative Writing
- Learn how to Edit/Proofread Technical Writing (Rewriting)
- Learn the Value of Charts, Graphs, Pictures and Tables
- Learn to Create In-House Templates
- Things to Avoid In Technical Writing
- Roles of Reviewers and Approvers
Course Level - Basic
Who Should Attend
- Scientists
- Engineers
- IT personnel
- Statisticians
- Any highly technical, highly specialized personnel
Why Should You Attend
IT, scientific, human resources, and even legal personnel may benefit from training in the principles and practices of Technical Writing because the creation of documents applies to all disciplines. Join this webinar to gain valuable insight into how to address these challenges.
Topic Background
Technical writing is a highly specialized field. Hands-on training is absolutely necessary in this field. Yet there are strategies that can be applied such that this training is not overwhelming. Training for Technical Writing includes the use of global English, ignoring word count, and the use of graphics. The purpose of this webinar is to train Technical Writers in general guidelines for the creation and maintenance of documents in order to ensure consistency between documents created by various functional groups within organizations.
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$160.00
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