Technical Writing

Course Syllabi

• Fall/Spring Syllabus

• Summer 8-Week Syllabus

• Summer 5-Week Syllabus

Course Textbooks

• Open Technical Communication, 2e

• Technical Writing Spaces

Major Assignments

• Assignment 1: Resume and AI-Assisted Cover Letter

• Assignment 2: Interactive Instructional Guide and Peer Usability Test

• Assignment 3:  Recommendation Report and Presentation (Group)

• Final Reflective Essay

Content Modules

• Module 1: Introduction to Technical Communication

• Module 2: Introduction to Course Theme, Emerging Technology and Ethical Design

• Module 3: Job Application Materials and Workplace Communication

• Module 4: Technical Communication Ethics and Generative AI

• Module 5: Instructions and Instructional Design

• Module 6: Definitions, Descriptions, and Rhetorical Analysis

• Module 7: Web Writing, Digital Accessibility, and Open Licensing

• Module 8: Graphics, Charts, and Visual Design

• Module 9: Audience, Clarity, and Usability Testing

• Module 10: Peer Review, Collaborative Writing, and Research

• Module 11: Proposals, Progress Reports, and Recommendation Reports

• Module 12: Organization, Grammar Tips, and Revision

• Module 13: Oral Presentations