Technical Writing

Catalog description

Introduces techniques for producing instructive, informative, and persuasive technical/ professional documents aimed at well-defined and achievable outcomes. Focuses on presenting information using rhetorically appropriate style, design, vocabulary, structure, and visuals. Students can expect to gather, read, and analyze information and to learn a variety of strategies for producing accessible, usable, reader-centered deliverable documents that are clear, concise, and ethical. Prerequisites: WR 121 or WR 121Z. Audit available.