Technical Writing
This course includes the skills in verbal and written communication that students will need to be successful in the workplace. Students will know and use the terminology in their chosen field of work. They will understand, summarize, interpret, and compare information from simple and complex graphics to identify trends and to make informed decisions. They will also demonstrate proficiency in writing and presentation skills by producing different technical writing products, including formal research reports, formal presentations, and workplace writing (e.g., technical reports, manuals, explanations of how to understand or use a product or service, proposals, memoranda, cover letters). In creating those products, students will demonstrate an understanding of the context in which communication occurs, the ethical issues involved, how to identify and address the needs of audiences, and the methods and strategies for organizing and presenting information.
TECHNICAL WRITING TOPICS
• Understanding, summarizing, interpreting, and comparing simple and complex graphics
• Creating technical writing products and presentations
• Avoiding plagiarism and demonstrating professional ethics
• Locating credible resources
• Engaging in research
• Incorporating evidence in writing
• Identifying and discarding distracting information in presentations and writing
• Analyzing and addressing audience needs
• Using rhetorical strategies to achieve an intended purpose
MS. SARAH BROADWAY
College Street Vocational Center Instructor