1. Summary of Advanced Technical Writing Ideas for Today and Tomorrow December 2003

2. What we have learned Good English and computer skills are what employers look for. Never say you have enough about English. Never say you have enough about computer skills

3. Goal and Objectives Apply knowledge learned before in real practice to meet students ’ future needs as technical writers; Know how to use Web publishing and desktop publishing software such as Adobe Indesign, Macromedia Dreamweaver and Word; Be able to write user guide and web contents; Use online materials and help menu for further learning both on campus and at home; Post yourself and the examples of your work online, and explore the technical communication profession.

4. Today’s Situation Practice of survey and its analysis Design of questionnaire Production of user guide Production of CD package Production of own WebPages Interest in computer graphic design Motivation to improve English Sense of achievement

5. Student Webpages

6. Group 1-2

9. Group 1-3

10. Content of the User ’ s Guide

11. Front Page

12. Main Page

13. Group 1-4

17. Group 1-5

18. CD Design

19. User ’ s Guide

20. Group 2-1 LG Professional Business Dictionary

21. Contents Term and reference Welcome About This Guide Installing CD ROM Requirement of installation Procedures of installation Uninstalling CD ROM From Your Computer Getting Started Starting CD ROM Toolbar Buttons Looking up a word Translator Business Writing Example Language Game Grammar Web Site

22. Group 2-2 Logo

23. Group 2-2 Photo Victoria Harbor HK Convention and Exhibition Hall Words on photo Functions in CD-ROM Logo At the bottom Simple and easy to recognize Functions

24. At the top Logo Short description In the middle Features System Requirements Slogan At the bottom Support Barcode & Windows logo Features Requirements

25. Disc surface Color Black background White words Shapes on surface Some circles Information Version Platform Country of Origin

26. Group 2-3

29. How Did We Get Here? Team spirits Cooperation between members Being a good listener Hard learning process

30. Recommendations Add your new skills in your CV and on your Website. Keep exploring and using different computer software for your school work. Make it more effective. Do not finish your work last minutes. Identify action items Recommendation from you

31. Thank you for your hard work and cooperation in this course!