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Apr 19, 2024
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ENGL 2005 - Technical Writing
This course applies the principles of writing in a technical/industrial/scientific context. Students concentrate on the vocabulary and technical aspects related to their specific fields of study or interest. The course stresses writing, research methods, documentation and oral communication.
Credits: 3
Instructional Method Lecture
General Education Requirement: Advanced Writing
Comments: This course satisfies the Com 2 requirement at UW.
Prerequisites:
ENGL 1010 English I with a C or better
Minimum Student Competencies
Upon completion of ENGL 2005 Technical Writing, the student will:
- Apply the principles of effective writing in technical contexts.
- Determine the purpose and focus of the reader’s needs and knowledge.
- Determine the language and level of technicality needed in a written document.
- Design formats.
- Construct technical documents using direct organizational techniques: definition, object description, process analysis, and persuasion.
- Compose unified and coherent technical documents.
- Employ graphic aids and statistical data in technical documents.
- Demonstrate a writing style appropriate for technical messages.
- Revise and edit technical messages into final documents demonstrating knowledge of grammar and mechanical skills.
- Conduct research and employ appropriate documentation skills.
- Employ good oral communication in class discussion and small group work.
- Demonstrate oral proficiency through a substantial oral presentation that uses a variety of techniques to engage an audience.
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