Course Overview
This course introduces advanced technical writing techniques and principles. In labs, students write industry-oriented reports and give technical briefings. They prepare proposals, progress reports, and documentation describing the project they designed and produced for ROBT 4491 - Robotics Project. They also write a resume and an application letter and hold meetings and interviews.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Produce professional quality job application materials.
- Perform competently at job interviews.
- Deliver effective oral presentations using PowerPoint.
- Structure and write project proposals, progress reports and formal reports.
- Participate effectively in business meetings and write minutes for them.
- Critically evaluate information to determine if it is accurate, relevant, and complete, and to use critical thinking to develop strong arguments.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2016
Related Programs
Technical Writing 2 for Robotics (COMM 2464) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Energy
- Mechatronics and Robotics
Diploma Full-time
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