COM422 Tech. Writing & Presentation
Lead Faculty: Dr. Joan-Marie Van Tassel
Course Description
An advanced workshop for technical writers, that applies the principles covered in COM 200 and ENG 334A specifically to technical presentations for non-technical audiences. Focuses on writing styles appropriate for user manuals as well as oral presentations and offers training in platform skills, audio-visual techniques and other strategies needed to make technical information understood by business managers, end-users and the public.
Learning Outcomes
- Determine the focus, audience, length, organization, and presentation style to use.
- Use effective research methods.
- Meet project deadlines.
- Organize and format information for maximum clarity.
- Write at least one revised draft for each major writing assignment, paying attention to comments from the instructor and your peers.
- Criticize other's writing and evaluate their presentations for content and delivery.
- Summarize technical information for technical and non-technical audiences.
