Technical Writing, 3 hrs. Fall & Spring; W & S designators: Emphasis on applied technical writing genres: abstracts, instructions, process descriptions, definitions, technical reports, hypertext and other electronic media, web development. ENG 3090 is recommended as preparation for ENG 3700.
Course Description: This course emphasizes applied technical writing genres, such as manuals, articles, instructions, process descriptions, definitions, abstracts, reports, electronic media, and web development. ENG 3090 is recommended as preparation for ENG 3700.
Designators: Writing and Speaking
Course Objectives
In this course, you will:
- Improve your professional writing skills
- Improve your professional speaking skills
- Learn various written and oral communication styles and strategies
- Discover research methods suitable for professionals
- Practice revising
Course Requirements
In this course, you will:
- Write and produce one manual
- Write one letter report, either a proposal, feasibility study, or needs assessment
- Write and produce one electronic media project
- Present two oral progress reports, with accompanying written reports
- Complete a variety of in-class assignments
Methods of Teaching: Lectures, discussion, individual writing, group writing, and reading.
Required Text: Technical Communication, Lannon, 10th edition (rental)
For more information about this course, contact the instructor listed in the semester's course schedule.