Stimson, N: How to Write and Prepare Training Materials

Part 1 Writing Basics: Writing to be Read; Summary; Writers need to be read; Readers and objectives; Planning; Structure; Choosing your Words Summary; Writer's block; Finding the 'right' word; KISS; Useful guidelines; FOG Index; Presenting your Material Summary; How much does presentation matter?; Considerations for your presentation4. Editing and RevisionSummary; First review level. Part 2 What Trainers Write: Job Descriptions, Performance Standards, Performance Objectives and Competency Descriptions; Summary; Job descriptions; Performance standards; Performance objectives; Competency descriptions; Procedures, Job Aids and Manuals; Summary; Procedures; Job aids; Manual; Forms and Questionnaires; Summary; Forms; Questionnaires; Attitude surveys; Tests; Course Notes; Summary; Joining instructions; Trainer's notes; Trainer's review of the course; Course Visuals; Summary; Rule 1 - KISS (Keep it short and simple); Rule 2 - PUP (Please use pictures); Rule 3 - Use colour; Overhead transparencies; PC slides; 35mm slides; Other visual aids; Course Handouts; Summary; Ready-made handouts; Do-it-yourself; Combination approach; Course Exercises; Summary; Are exercises the easy option?; Identify objective; Outline problem; Devise solution; Prepare instructions; Dry-run exercise; Main types of exercises; Other exercises; Self-learning Texts; Summary; What are self-learning texts?; Why should you write self-learning texts?; Specific objectives; Features of self-learning texts; Computer-based self-learning materials; Dry-running the material; Web Sites; Summary; Why bother about a Web site?; What to include; Planning the site structure; Drafting the content; E-learning programmes; Course-booking and record-keeping systems; Maintaining your site; Reports, Letters, Memos, E-mails and Minutes Summary; Reports; Letters;Memos; E-mails; Minutes; Standard templates. Part 3 For Reference and Interest: Source Material; Summary; Sources; People; Paper; Information on the Internet; Legalities

Nancy Stimson

"Written by training and human resources professional, Nancy Stimson, and now updated and expanded in its second edition, (this book) continues to be an indispensable, core reference and guide expressly written for managers and training seeking to maximize communication and understanding. With a wealth of useful information on copyright matters, data protection, basic editing and punctuation, tables and visuals and much more, "How to Write and Prepare Training Materials" is a superbly presented and highly recommended reference for anyone charged with the responsibility of creating effective educational aids for any business of any size of scope." -- Bookwatch