ENGL 1311 BUSINESS ENGLISH: INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL WRITING (3-3-0). Principles, techniques, and skills needed to conduct scientific, technical, or business writing. Instruction in the writing of reports, letters, and other exercises applicable to a wide range of disciplines and careers. Emphasis on clarity, conciseness, and accuracy of expression. Research techniques, information design, effective use of graphics, and preparation and presentation of oral reports will be covered. Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or equivalent. (TCM 1603)
ETWR 1372 GRAMMAR/STYLE (3-3-0). A study of the principles of an effective professional or technical style, stressing clarity, exactness, and readability. Topics include a review of grammar and punctuation, an introduction to copy editing, and editing and revision skills. Prerequisites: ENGL 1301. (TCM 1613)
ETWR 1391 SPECIAL TOPICS: ENGLISH TECHNICAL AND BUSINESS WRITING (3-3-0). Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student, including portfolio development. Prerequisites: Must have completed core courses in Technical Writing program and have Instructor approval. May be taken a second time for credit when topics vary. (TCM 2713)
ETWR 2364 PRACTICUM (OR FIELD EXPERIENCE) - ENGLISH TECHNICAL & BUSINESS WRITING (3-1-20). Practical general training and experiences in the workplace. The college with the employer develops and documents an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the student's general and technical course of study. The guided external experiences may be for pay or no pay. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (TCM 2733)
ETWR 2371 EDITING AND LAYOUT: TECHNICAL EDITING (3-3-0). Editing and layout processes, with emphasis on accuracy and fairness, including the principles and techniques of design. Designed to give students a working understanding of the role of the technical editor as collaborator and decision maker in the entire publication process. Topics include revision skills, hypertext, graphics, and visual design of texts, and estimating the time and costs for projects. Prerequisites: Working knowledge of at least one word processing system, ENGL 1301, and ENGL 1311 (or Program approval). (TCM 2633)
ETWR 2372 PRINT DOCUMENTATION (3-3-0). Focuses on developing information for computer products, particularly for printed hard copy publication. Includes a focus on the documentation-project cycle, documentation teams, and collaboration with technical experts. Emphasizes the contents, organization, format, and style associated with hardware documentation. Introduces graphics and usability testing. Prerequisites: Working knowledge of at least one word processing system, ENGL 1301, and ENGL 1311 (or Program approval). (TCM 2623)
ETWR 2373 ONLINE DOCUMENTATION (3-3-0). Focuses on developing information for computer products, with an emphasis on online and hypertext delivery. Includes a focus on the documentation-project cycle, documentation teams, and collaboration with technical experts. Emphasizes the contents, organization, format, and style typical of online documentation. Introduces online helps, hypertext, and web publishing. Prerequisites: Working knowledge of at least one word processing system, ENGL 1301, and ETWR 1372 (or Program approval). (TCM 2613)
LGLA 1305 LEGAL WRITING (3-3-0). This course provides a working knowledge of the fundamentals of effective legal writing. Topics include briefs, legal memoranda, case and fact analysis, citation forms, and legal writing styles. Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or equivalent. (TCM 1603)