Syllabus For The Subject Technical writing in English/Computational Skills

 Technical writing in English/Computational Skills

Chapter One: Why Teach Technical Writing

Definition

Rationale

Communication Continuum

Technical Writing vs. Essays

Five Components of Technical Writing

End of Chapter Activitie

 

 

Chapter Two: Five Traits of Technical Writing

Clarity

Conciseness

Accessibility

Audience Recognitio

Accuracy

Five Trait Rubric

End of Chapter Activities

 

 

Chapter Three: Applications of Technical Writing

Letters

Memos

E-Mail

Reports

The Job Search

Instructions

Web Pages

PowerPoint Presentations

Brochures

Newsletters

Fliers

Graphics

 

 

 

Chapter Four: Technical Writing Assignments

Sales Letters

Letters of Inquiry

Memos

E-Mai

Reports

The Job Search

Instructions

Web Pages and PowerPoint

Brochures/Newsletters

Fliers

Grouped Assignments

Conclusion

Sample Technical Writing I

Sample Course Scope and Sequenc