Course Overview
This course introduces the general principles of technical writing, career communication, research strategies, and data organization and management. Students will practice using the elements required to produce a technical report. Topics in the course will include preparing job applications, resumes, and cover letters, and practicing interview skills to help students be ready for hiring processes in the natural resource field.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Organize data files and create a data management plan for a specific task.
- Use elements of technical writing to produce samples of text.
- Locate, access, and identify sources to support technical communication (journals, technical reports, online resources).
- Compare a variety of sources to critically assess quality, veracity, and accuracy.
- Prepare and organize information for a defined purpose and audience.
- Use appropriate and correct writing conventions for technical communications.
- Format a technical document according to conventions for technical writing.
- Create an effective resume and cover letter.
- Demonstrate effective interview skills for a variety of interview formats.
Effective as of Fall 2023
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