| Fall 2012 | ENGL 308.1 | TTH | 12:30 - 1:45 | RH202 |
PhilipE Eubanks |
Title: TECHNICAL WRITINGCourse Description: Principles and strategies for planning, writing, and revising technical documents common in government, business, and industry (e.g., manuals, proposals, procedures, newsletters, brochures, specifications, memoranda, and formal reports). Topics include analysis of audience and purpose, simplifying complex information, document design, and project management.
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| Detailed Course Description: In English 308, you will develop an understanding of what technical and professional writing is, how it works, and why it works. In part, you will accomplish this by reading the required textbook and other readings. But mainly, you will learn by doing—by writing, editing, and discussing. Writing projects will include informative, instructional, persuasive documents. We’ll pay special attention to the relationship between effective writing and effective document design. Classes will be held in a smart classroom and in a computer lab.
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| Course Requirements: Numerous writing projects, individual and collaborative; Regular attendance
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| Required Texts: Technical Communication, 9th Edition, Mike Markel, Bedford / St. Martin's; Other material available online |
| Computer Lab Location: RJL2 |
| Lab Day: THU |
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