Course Overview
This course familiarizes the technical writer with some basic formats and conventions of documents used in the field of sustainable resource management. It also includes a review of basic English grammar and sentence structure. Emphasis is placed on writing with clarity, directness, and brevity. NOTE: COMM 1103 or COMM 1106 may be taken instead of COMM 1148.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
2.5
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Communicate in clear, correct, concise sentences.
- Make professional decisions regarding communication content, tone, and delivery.
- Compose routine correspondence.
- Critically read/observe and summarize.
- Deliver and follow clear and correct technical instruction.
- Write acceptable incident or accident reports.
- Write an effective set of Minutes for a meeting.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2009
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