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Communicating technical information in international markets

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Workshop

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2007-06-15

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09:00 - 16:00 (check in at 08:30)

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Regus Stephanie Square Centre
Avenue Louise 65, box 11
1050 Brussels
Main tel: +32 (0)2 535 77 11

This one-day workshop is a practical introduction to communicating technical information and managing multilingual documentation for international markets.

Outcomes

By the end of the session, you will understand how to communicate technical information and manage multilingual production of your technical documentation.

  • Topics to be covered
  • Basic rules of technical communication - and why we need rules
  • Translating engineers' jargon into accessible language
  • Organising technical information
  • Using graphics
  • Checking and reviewing your new technical document
  • Planning your information so it works globally and in specific countries
  • Writing for translation
  • Assembling a localisation kit
  • Selecting and working with a translation agency
  • Cost issues to consider when producing technical documents for a multiple-language market

Who should attend?

Communicators who work with technical information, and anyone whose communications need to be translated into other languages. Thisworkshop will also be of interest to anyone who would like to become involved with technical communication.

Workshop facilitators: Theresa Cameron & Jennifer O'Neill

Theresa Cameron is a consultant for technical documentation. She has worked in a range of industries including environment, telecommunications, finance, IT, and aviation, and is a contributor to academic publications. Theresa is Membership Manager for Society of Technical Communication (STC) France.

Jennifer O'Neill is Senior Technical Writer for GE Security. She has over 10 years experience producing technical documentation for international markets and working with translation agencies. She is President for the France Chapter of the Society for Technical Communication (STC).

How much?

IABC Members: €270
Non-members: €370
Fee includes lunch and coffee break
Note: IABC membership must be in your own name for the preferred rate.
Group of more than 3 people, contact secretariat@iabc.be.

Laptops are optional.
Pen/pencil and paper will be necessary.

The workshop is limited to 12 people.

Registration closes 11/06/2007.