Provides a study of the process of technical writing and written communication. Students review various formats and writing purposes as well as produce technical and business-related documents.
Outcomes
Examine the best strategies for reaching an audience.
Organize information to produce clear business correspondence.
Create organized and succinct instructions.
Write clear, concise, and accurate sentences.
Construct reports and proposals consistent with the principles of Technical Writing.
Demonstrate best practices for the job search.
Present information using effective visual design.
PreRequisites
None
Textbook(s)
Practical strategies for technical communication (Rev: 2nd ed.)
Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin’s (2016)
Author: Markel, M.
ISBN: 978-1-319-00336-4
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