Technical Writing for E&P Staff: A Structured Approach 2015

Key Topics

• How to write: report compilation using a `news-based` approach
• Why write reports? Four basic types
• Tips to improve writing skills
• Analysing objectives and developing `messages`: How to develop a meaningful topic outline. Using verbal presentations to help structure a report
• How to compile manuals and minutes
• Optimal use of figures, charts, enclosures and tables
• Managing the reporting process
• Practical aspects of report preparation
• Digital documentation

Who should Attend

Attendees :

• Consultancy/service or research sector. This is not a basic English course so you should have a reasonable command of the language. Even native speakers are surprised at how many new ideas this course contains. If relatively new to the industry you will learn that `commercial` technical writing requires a non-traditional approach. Experienced team leaders or supervisors will gain additional skills to help to co-ordinate or review the reporting of multidisciplinary integrated studies.
• Any E&P specialist or manager in the oil company