ENGL 272 Introduction to Technical Communication

This course emphasizes the design of clear and concise written, oral, and electronic communication to meet the needs of particular audiences. Students will create documents associated with fields of professional and personal interest. Some sample assignments may include the following: proposals, progress reports, completion reports, instructions, descriptions, brochures, articles, and product and service information. Design concepts that integrate both text and graphics will be applied to documents and presentations. The course will also focus on conducting research in technical communication, usability testing, and the application of a variety of documentation styles.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ENGL 106, ENGL 107, or ENGL 206

Distribution

O2