ENGL 6480 - Special Topics in Technical Writing

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

English

Description:

Advanced writing and research in the field of technical writing in professional contexts. Topics vary. May focus on theories of effective design, usability testing, plain language, graphics use and design, editing for specific fields, or current trends. Produces technical documents suitable for multiplatform publication. Repeatable with different course content. Required for the M.A. in Technical Writing and Digital Rhetoric. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply theory to research topics in technical writing. 2. Adapt content across platforms and media. 3. Produce technical artifacts through common software tools such as Dreamweaver, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, HTML editors, PowerPoint, Word and Excel. 4. Devise audience-aware documents that demonstrate a strong command of grammar, syntax, diction, writing conventions, and design. Prerequisite: Admission into the graduate program in Technical Writing and Digital Rhetoric.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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