Critical Communication Skills – Senior Document Review Workshop
Critical Communication Skills – Senior Document Review Workshop
June 19 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Critical Communication Skills – Senior Document Review Workshop
Peer review is an essential part of improving the quality of technical documents in engineering. However, working with colleagues on document review and their writing can be a learning curve. This Critical Communication Skills – Senior Document Review Workshop is designed to provide engineers with practical techniques to enhance document review processes, improve collaboration, and ensure that technical communications meet the highest standards of accuracy and quality.
This module offers a structured, step-by-step approach to reviewing technical documents, helping participants to catch errors early, collaborate efficiently, and produce top-quality papers and communications. Through interactive exercises and expert guidance, participants will learn how to optimize their review process and improve the quality of the documents they work on.
Why Attend the Senior Document Review Workshop?
Effective document review is critical in ensuring that technical reports, proposals, and other engineering communications are accurate, clear, and professional. This workshop will help engineers build the skills needed to conduct thorough reviews, provide constructive feedback to colleagues, and enhance the overall quality of the documents they handle. By mastering the document review process, engineers can improve their team’s output and minimize costly errors that could otherwise go unnoticed.
What You Will Learn in the Senior Document Review Workshop:
- A step-by-step approach to peer reviewing technical documents
- Techniques for providing constructive and effective feedback
- Strategies to improve collaboration with colleagues during document review
- Best practices for catching common errors in technical reports
- Methods to streamline the review process and improve overall document quality
This workshop will focus on hands-on activities and real-world examples, ensuring that participants can immediately apply the skills they learn to their own document review processes. Through guided exercises, participants will practice reviewing technical documents, offering feedback, and collaborating effectively with peers to produce polished, high-quality work.
What You Can Expect:
- 4 hours of virtual, instructor-led training
- Interactive document review exercises and collaboration techniques
- Feedback from instructors and peers on document review strategies
Workshop Details for Senior Document Review Workshop:
Workshop Details:
- Date: June 19, 2025
- Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM EDT
- Member Fee: $140 (includes textbooks; log in to see member pricing; price updates automatically in cart)
- Non-Member/New Member Fee: $170
- Series Dates:
- Instructor: Christa Bedwin, B.Sc., B.Ed.
*Course materials will be mailed before the start of the program. Please provide your mailing address to OSPE.
Credential Awarded:
Upon successful completion of the workshop, participants will receive a certificate of completion. This program qualifies for 4 hours of continuing professional development (CPD) credits.
About the Instructor
Christa Bedwin, B.Sc., B.Ed.
Christa Bedwin is a Senior Technical Editor with over 20 years of experience coaching scientific and engineering writers. She specializes in helping engineers and scientists improve their communication skills, offering practical advice and techniques tailored to their needs. Christa has published multiple textbooks on technical writing and contributes to major industry publications. Her deep expertise in communication helps engineers build better relationships with clients and teams, ensuring project success.
