Technical Writing

University of Alabama College of Continuing Studies
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' By completing the Technical Writing course, students will:
Understand the differences between academic and technical writing.
Develop effective research methods.
Learn to consider the needs and abilities of the audience.
Learn how to incorporate clarity and utility.
Develop job-hunting and resume-writing skills.
Become aware of ethical issues in technical writing.
Learn stylistic methods for effective writing.
Learn how to work as part of a team.

Course Outline:
I. Introduction to Technical Writing
a) Defining Technical Writing
b) Distinguishing it from other types of writing
c) Writing Inventory

II. Understanding Your Role as a Technical Writer
a) Ethics
b) Communication Dilemma

III. The Communication Triangle �The Recipe for Establishing Common Ground with the Audience
a) Choosing a Topic
b) Determining the Purpose for Writing
c) Analyzing an Audience
d) Evaluating Common Ground

IV. Types of Technical Correspondence–memo, letters, abstracts, communication of dilemma, emails

V. The Seven Principles of Good Writing

VI. Writing as a Process

VII. Preparation–as a way to generate ideas

VIII. Research–the access to support

IX. Organization–the key to logical paragraph development and a coherent outline
a) Writing topic sentences
b) Formulating supporting details

X. Rough Draft–from outline to paragraphs
a) Writing an introduction paragraph
b) Writing body paragraphs
c) Writing a conclusion paragraph

XI. Revising and Editing
a) Pitfalls to avoid
b) Practices to employ

XII. The Final Word on Technical Writing
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Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.

Phone:205-348-6222

School Address:

College of Continuing Studies Professional Development & Conference Services
Box 870388 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487-0388 USA


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