Course Overview
Students learn how to write letters, memos, and routine email messages. They learn to write clear and concise sentences and paragraphs and to make documents easily accessible through headings, lists and white space. They learn how to avoid some common grammatical errors in their writing. They also learn to give an oral report based on library and online research on a new development in their technology. In addition, they learn how to prepare a resume and job application letter and fill out a job application form. Students also learn how to collaborate as part of a team to accomplish work related communication tasks.
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:
- Determine the purpose and audience for a given communication task.
- Select, organize, and develop information to meet your purpose and the audience's needs.
- Write clear and concise sentences and paragraphs.
- Edit and revise your writing to an acceptable industry standard.
- Make documents easily accessible by using headings, lists, and white space.
- Use appropriate patterns to organize information in writing and speaking.
- Use appropriate email, memo, and letter formats.
- Give an oral presentation on a topic relevant in your field.
- Create, format, and integrate graphics in technical written or oral/visual documents.
- Collaborate as part of a team to accomplish work-related communication tasks.
- Produce specific documents, which could include literature reviews, technical instructions, and/or an effective job application package.
- Critically evaluate information to determine if it is accurate, relevant, and complete, and to use critical thinking to develop strong arguments.
Effective as of Winter 2017
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