ENGL 335 Technical Writing for Designers

5 credits

Students will learn to convey written technical information in appropriate formats for various audiences. They will learn how to gather information, document sources, edit and format writing, and collaborate in order to produce effective technical communications. An emphasis will be placed on refining research skills.

Prerequisites: Admission to the BAS in Design program

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Analyze writing at the sentence and paragraph level in order to choose effective revision strategies
Produce writing that is correct, clear, professional, and stylistically effective
Use formatting and graphics to enhance the clarity of communication
Employ a wide range of editing skills to take writing through stages of revision
Produce writing appropriate to various technical situations, including online help, user manuals, technical manuals, training materials, business papers and reports
Research, integrate, and document information required for various technical projects
Produce writing that adheres to academic and professional ethical standards
Produce writing that communicates effectively to diverse, multicultural audiences
Work collaboratively to produce effective technical communication
Complete a technical writing project related to the student’s particular professional interests

Total Hours: 50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 50