ENGL 2150 - 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 Prerequisite Course(s): Take ENGL 1010 ; Minimum Grade C-

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. 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 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.
4. Develop and use visuals in appropriate document design and layout.	Written assignments throughout the semester but particularly the newsletter in week 7, instructions in week 8, and brochure in week 9, and analytical report in week 14. All evaluated by rubric.
5. Conduct research in both traditional and online methods.	Several assignments throughout the term require students to demonstrate competence in research methods the newsletter—week 7, instructions—week 8, brochure—week 9, summary—week 10, and especially analytical report—week 14; all are evaluated by rubric.
6. Deliver an oral presentation.	Presentation skills will be assessed by rubric in week 15.
7. Edit technical communications for greater clarity and audience awareness.	Editing skills will be assessed by written exercises in week 2 and throughout the semester in written assignments (all evaluated by rubric)

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

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