This course is all about mastering technical writing with a focus on GNU Linux. You'll learn the ins and outs of creating clear documentation, even if you don’t have formal training. Plus, there’s a handy style guide and you’ll get certified at the end. Pretty cool, right?
Working with GNU Linux documentation.
The course, GNUÂ Essentials:Â Free and Open Source Technical Writing is for students interested in technical writing with a focus on GNUÂ Linux content.
Lectures and course documents include items such as audience analysis sheet, scripts for efficient screen capture, instructional documentation creation guidelines, style guide template, and short how to documents. This course will take approximately 3-5 hours to complete.
This course is useful for anyone working as a technical writer without "official" training or coursework towards the completion of a degree in the field. This training can be useful for technical writers without degrees or someone looking for a refresher regarding current workplace standards for technical writing focused on GNU Linux .
GNUÂ Linux tools for technical content creation are explored. The GNUÂ Linux Manual of Style is included free of charge with this course. This reference includes information about document driven development, the documentation lifecycle and other templates to use on the job.
A department may promote help desk personnel to technical writing status. This person may not be familiar with what the standards and requirements are. A student may be interested in becoming a technical writer. This course offers guidance specifically for technical communicators working on GNUÂ Linux projects to improve the experience for the end users and developers. Upon successful completion, the student completes samples and is given a certificate of completion.
By the completion of the course, you will be able to list GNU Linux technical documentation best practices.
By the end of the course, you will be able to work with webOps and communications teams.
By the completion of the course, you will understand the roles and responsibilities of a technical writer.
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Olof P.
Content-wise a good overview of FOSS tools available for technical writing, with useful links and resources. Many of the lessons are simply texts to read. The main drawback is the low sound volume and varying sound quality in the parts that are video.