ENGL2150 — Technical Writing
Academic Division: Liberal Arts Academic Discipline: English Assistant Dean: Steve Haynes PhD 3 Credit(s) Technical Writing is designed to develop design skills in the following written document types: brochures, proposals, research and analytical reports, and workplace correspondence. Skill development may also include summarizing and abstracting information, conducting primary research through interviews, surveys and questionnaires, as well as technical editing. Students will write a resume and cover letter, create a definition newsletter, write instructions, and create a technical marketing brochure. Students will participate in collaborative writing and produce a group oral presentation. UG 3 Lecture Hour(s); Required Employ a clear, concise writing style that demonstrates unity, coherence, and proper emphasis. Written assignments throughout the semester (memos and letters—week 4, cover letter and resume—week 6, newsletter—week 7, instructions—week 8, brochure—week 9, summary—week 10, proposal—week 11, and analytical report—week 14) evaluated by rubric. 2. Use an appropriate audience-centered approach in all writing. Written assignments throughout the semester but particularly the business correspondence in week 4, resume and cover letter in week 6, and the technical marketing brochure in week 9. All evaluated by rubric. 3. Demonstrate effective layout and presentation techniques. Written assignments throughout the semester (memos and letters—week 4, cover letter and resu
Prerequisites: ENGL1010