Advanced Technical Writing - Online

Registrations for Online courses accepted starting 1/1/19 through 05/31/19.

Contact Hours: 30

Course Description

The Advanced Technical Writing course at the advanced level will give you the expertise and confidence to market yourself as a technical writer or simply to tackle more advanced assignments at work. Building on the skills you have acquired in the previous technical writing courses, this course emphasizes audience analysis, document organization and design, supplements, visuals, and research techniques. The course consists of one proposal that will incorporate all stage of technical writing: planning, writing, designing, and revising.

Outcome

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Analyze readers and/or situations to prepare for writing a proposal
• Define the purpose of a proposal
• Gather, record, and interpret data
• Use content, design, and style guidelines to produce a more readable, concise document
• Write and edit technical documentation
• Write a winning proposal Students will demonstrate their understanding of advanced technical writing by creating a proposal. The proposal will include research, supplemental materials, and graphics. The student will submit the proposal in stages for assessment and feedback. Students demonstrate mastery of advanced technical writing by achieving at least 80% on the final proposal. 

Assessment

Your assignments will be assessed as follows:

• A (100 to 90)
• B (89 to 80)
• C (79 to 70)
• D (69 to 60)
• F (59 and below)

Outline

Advanced Technical Writing

Advanced Technical Writing will give you the expertise and confidence to market yourself as a technical writer or simply to tackle more advanced assignments at work. Building on the skills you have acquired in the previous technical writing courses, this course emphasizes audience analysis, document organization and design, supplements, visuals, and research techniques. The course consists of one proposal that will incorporate all stage of technical writing: planning, writing, designing, and revising.

Throughout the course students can communicate with the instructor on assignments and may discuss any issues related to technical writing.

Outcomes:

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Analyze readers and/or situations to prepare for writing a proposal
• Define the purpose of a proposal
• Gather, record, and interpret data
• Use content, design, and style guidelines to produce a more readable, concise document
• Write and edit technical documentation
• Write a winning proposal

Assessment:

• Students will demonstrate their understanding of advanced technical writing by creating a proposal that meets the required standards set forth by the instructor.
• The proposal will include research, supplemental materials, and graphics that meet the expectations and criteria.
• The student will submit the proposal in stages for assessment and feedback.
• Students demonstrate mastery of advanced technical writing by achieving at least 80% on the final proposal.