Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
TCNW-0010
Organization's ID:
TEC
Organization:
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
45 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Technical Writing
Description

Objective:

To provide a thorough overview of the importance of clear, concise technical writing, as well as detailed descriptions of many types of technical/business documents including the purpose of each and formatting options.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the necessary components of basic business documents, including letters, memorandums, résumés, reports, and executive summaries, discuss the characteristics of successful collaboration in the development of workplace documents,

General Topics:

  • Both the theory behind technical writing and the application of technical writing skills, material on short reports, page and graphic design, proposal writing, business correspondence, and editing and proofreading
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Case Studies
  • Computer Based Training
Supplemental Materials