Course Name
Technical Writing
Course Information
Course Code
Course No.
Course Level
Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s)
1722-137
Third
2
1722-134
Course Track
University Requirement
College Requirement
Specialized Core
Electives
Course Description:
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of writing, designing and conveying technical information to different audiences. Students learn about conventions of technical writing, such as organization, style and tone of expression, illustration and layout. They do this by carrying out the writing process in the production of a variety of basic technical documents.
Course outcome:
1. Effective application of principles of technical communication.
2. Composition of effective memos, Business letters and related documents.
3. Organization of technical communication effectively.
4. Development of process documents.
5. Application of analysis to develop reports.
6. Use of basic principles in job application to composing CVs, cover letters and application letters.
Assessment Policy
Assignment
46%
Quiz
24%
Lab
---
Project
---%
Midterm
0%
Final
30%
Others
-
Textbook
Technical Writing Basics: - 1st Edition
Author: Brian Holloway
Publisher: Pearson/ Prentice Hall, 2007
References
English-English Dictionary