Technical Writing

This course provides students with an introduction to technical writing and its associated skillsets. Students learn and practice writing clear and concise prose and several document types, including brochures, resumes, cover letters, memos, instructional documents, proposals, studies, and more. They also work individually and collaboratively in teams, and they must develop or practice good time and project management skills to successfully complete their assignments. I require several supplemental documents along with their final drafts of the documents that reflect these professional skillsets, and these documents can include the following: document style guides, project/time logs, team meeting minutes, thumbnail sketches, prototype documents, usability testing reports, and audience profiles.