Introduction to Technical Communication Part 1 TSYH 1101

Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:

Module 1 - Introduction to Practical Writing

• Define the five characteristics of practical writing.
• Complete an assignment using a plan sheet with the five characteristics.

Module 2 - Deciding What To Say

• Systematically determine the exact purpose for writing a document.
• Formulate the main idea of the document.
• Choose the right details.

Module 3 - Organizing Information

• Use questions to organize information.
• Organize main ideas effectively.
• Organize details effectively.
• Organize longer documents effectively.

Module 4 - Using Presentation Techniques

• Use layout and white space to indicate the relationships between the various parts of a document.
• Use simple listing techniques to make your writing effective.
• Use headings to show organizational patterns and make information easy to locate and read.
• Use numbering techniques to categorize information.

Module 5 - Writing Clear Sentences

• Select effective subjects for sentences.
• Use subjects to control focus.
• Write clear, concise sentences which show clear relationships.

Module 6 - Writing Effective Paragraphs

• Focus your paragraphs using main idea sentences.
• Focus details in paragraphs.
• Show relationships within paragraphs.

Effective as of Fall 2003