ENGL 2276 Composition: Technical Writing

Description

Composition: Technical Writing provides instruction and experience in composition and editing various types of professional and technical writing. Assignments include a research paper. This course is an alternative for ENGL 1102 in the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ENGL 1101

Topics to be Covered

1. The technical writing process

2. Various types of writing projects which may include the following: short analysis papers, checklists, memos, e-mails, surveys, instructions, audience analyses, technical descriptions, web pages, presentations, letters, brochures, posters, and resumes.

3. Some of the projects will include research components.

Learning Outcomes

1. Define technical writing

2. Demonstrate the technical writing process

3. Demonstrate the research component

4. Explain the basic components of document design

5. Demonstrate the ability to organize documents after considering usage, audience, and purpose

6. Develop and improve their critical thinking skills

7. Develop and practice good revising and editing skills

Credit Details

Lecture: 3

Lab: 0

OJT: 0