Every profession, regardless of the field, requires solid communication skills. Technical Writing covers the principles of effective and professional communication, and provides an understanding of the various genres, styles, and designs of technical documents. In this class, students will learn how to
- Identify different audiences, purposes, and situations for professional and technical writing
- Create usable technical documents that can be shown to potential employers
- Write collaboratively and work as a member of a team
Examples of technology that may be used in this course include
- Word processing software, such as Microsoft Word
- Project management software, such as Asana and Slack