Course Overview
Students learn how to write routine emails and letters. They also learn to write job application letters, resumes, and simple technical instructions. They learn how to write clear and concise sentences and paragraphs, organize information, and make documents accessible through headings, lists, and white space. In addition, they learn to give short, informative presentations on a topic in their 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:
- Determine the purpose and audience for specific written communication tasks.
- Select, organize, and develop information to meet your purpose and the audience's needs.
- Make documents easily accessible by using headings, lists and white space.
- Write clear and concise sentences and paragraphs, and edit and revise your writing to improve style and tone.
- Use appropriate e-mail and letter formats.
- Write simple instructions.
- Write a resume and a job application for co-op or a summer job in the field.
- Locate and assess information from various sources and reference appropriately.
- Plan, organize and deliver an oral presentation on a topic relevant in your field.
Effective as of Fall 2026
Related Programs
Technical Communications 1 for Chemical and Environmental Engineering Technology (COMM 1150) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Energy
- Chemical and Environmental Engineering Technology
Diploma Full-time
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