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XML and Structured Authoring

Web-based: $599, 4 half-days

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This course is intended for technical writers and other content creators who are exploring the possibility of using Extensible Markup Language (XML) and structured authoring in their publishing efforts. The course provides a solid introduction to XML and explains how XML can fit into a technical publishing environment.

Writing structured documents requires all contributors to look at content differently. This course explains how structure changes the publishing workflow and the advantages and disadvantages of these changes. This overview class does not focus on specific authoring tools; participants learn about the technology and the concepts underlying the tools.

This course is intended for anyone who wants an understanding of XML in a publishing environment, including:

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Prerequisites

This course is for individuals who meet the following prerequisites:

	Basic knowledge of tagging languages (for example, HTML)
	Knowledge of technical writing
	No tool knowledge is required or assumed

Syllabus

Structured authoring concepts
	Elements and hierarchy
	Family relationships
	Attributes
	Formatting structured documents
XML concepts
	XML defined
	XML syntax
	Valid and well-formed syntax
	Entities
	XML and structured authoring
	Defining structure in XML
Workflow options
	Defining content sources
	Establishing content repositories
	Implementing content reuse
	Delivering formatted output
Structured writing basics
	Modular writing
	Audience-specific writing
	Writing for reuse
Roles and responsibilities
	Document architect
	Template designer
	Technical writer
	Technical editor
	Production editor
Making a business case for structured authoring and XML
	Enabling content exchange
	Extracting information from databases
	Reducing content duplication
	Extracting information based on structure and metadata
	Improving formatting consistency
	Reducing author learning curve
	Improving compliance with document structures
Implementing a structured workflow
	Analyzing content
	Developing structure definitions
	Designing a new publishing workflow
	Rolling out the new workflow
	Training users
	Setting up a maintenance process

Customizing this class

We can customize this class to meet the needs of your project team and deliver it as a private class at your location.

To inquire about a customized version of this class, please send a note to training@scriptorium.com including a description of the special topics you'd like covered and the dates you'd like the class taught. Generally, you should request a customized class at least 6 weeks in advance, although occasionally we can deliver custom classes sooner, depending on instructor availability. Prices for customized private classes are listed on the Training Prices page.