Technical Writing (CSC379) — Notes, Syllabus & Past Questions

Principles of creating effective technical documentation and research reports.

Core Course12 Chapters
Chapter 14 Pages

What Is Technical Writing

Introduction; You Are a Technical Writer!; Characteristics of a Technical Writing; How Technical Writing Compares to Other Writing.

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Chapter 24 Pages

Audience and Purpose

Introduction; Meeting the Audience's Needs; Planning Your Document's Purpose, Scope, and Medium.

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Chapter 35 Pages

Writing Process

Introduction; A Process for Technical Writing; Planning; Drafting and Revising; Copyediting and Publishing; Writing Collaboratively.

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Chapter 48 Pages

Brief Correspondence

Introduction; Introduction to Text Messages; E-mails; Memos, and Letters; Audience; Prewriting; Formatting; Composing the Message.

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Chapter 58 Pages

Document Design and Graphics

Introduction; Designing the Document; Who Reads Graphics?; Designing Graphics; Constructing Graphics.

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Chapter 66 Pages

Writing for the Web

Introduction; Getting Started on Web Pages; Organizing and Designing Web Pages; Writing Text for the Web; Special Web Pages.

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Chapter 79 Pages

Information Reports

Introduction; Getting Started on Informative Reports; Summary and Abstract; Mechanism and Description; Periodic Reports; Progress Reports; News Releases.

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Chapter 88 Pages

Employment Communication

Introduction; Getting Started on Employment Communication; Formatting and Organizing Resumes; Types of Resumes; Composing Resumes; Composing Employment Letters.

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Chapter 97 Pages

Presentations

Introduction; Getting Started on Presentations; Planning; Organizing and Composing; Preparing; Rehearsing; Presenting; Organizing a Group Presentation.

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Chapter 104 Pages

Recommendation Reports

Introduction; What Is a Recommendation Report?; Starting a Recommendation Report; Formatting and Organizing Recommendation Reports; Composing Recommendation Reports.

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Chapter 116 Pages

Proposals

Introduction; What Is a Proposal?; Getting Started on Proposal; Composing Informal Proposals; Composing Formal Proposals.

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Chapter 123 Pages

Ethics in the Workplace

Introduction, What Is Ethics?, Creating a Culture of Ethics, What Do you When Faces with an Ethical Dilemma?

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