Course Overview
Continues from COMM 1114. This course teaches strategies for writing a variety of informational and analytical reports, getting a job, interviewing clients, holding productive meetings, and making persuasive oral presentations. The major assignment for the term involves an oral and written proposal to clients for a new computer system. The course includes a unit on technical writing which covers writing effective and readable manuals for the end- users of computer systems.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in COMM 1114
Credits
5.5
- Retired
- This course has been retired and is no longer offered. Find other Flexible Learning courses that may interest you.
Learning Outcomes
This second-level communication course builds on the oral and written skills acquired in COMM 1114.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Write an effective rJsumJ and application letter.
- Write informal reports.
- Prepare and conduct an informational interview.
- Make a persuasive oral presentation to your set.
- Conduct and participate in meetings productively.
- Prepare a formal report and present it orally and in writing.
- Apply the principles of effective communication to writing manuals.
Effective as of Fall 2003
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