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IT 205 - Technical Writing

This course presents the basic requirements and best practices of technical style contained in a variety of business and technical documents. Students learn strategies and techniques to condense information without losing content. Students will refine their skills by producing emails, memos, project specifications, proposals, reports, and user manuals.

Assignment Overview
  • Assignments: 4 Units
  • Interactivity: Discussion Boards
  • Final Assessment: Final Project


Course Learning Objectives
 

Upon completing this course, you should be able to do the following:

  • Communicate effectively using a variety of written documents.
  • Produce technical documents appropriate for diverse audiences.
  • Convey complicated ideas and concepts succinctly without unnecessary jargon.    
  • Organize technical information for readability and understanding.
  • Provide meaningful feedback for peers and incorporate peer and/or instructor feedback as part of your editing and revision process.


Credits: 3


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