WRIT 1001 is also offered in Fall 2024
WRIT 1001 is also offered in Spring 2024
WRIT 1001 is also offered in Fall 2023
WRIT 1001 is also offered in Spring 2023
WRIT 1001 is also offered in Fall 2022
WRIT 1001 is also offered in Spring 2022
WRIT 1001 is also offered in Fall 2021
Spring 2021 | WRIT 1001 Section 001: The Art of Explaining Things: Introduction to Technical Writing and Communication (51169)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Discussion
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option No Audit
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Completely Online
- Class Attributes:
Delivery Mode
Online Course
- Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
12:00AM - 12:00AM
Off Campus
Virtual Rooms ONLINEONLY
- Enrollment Status:
Open (28 of 30 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- This course introduces students to the field of technical writing and communication. What do technical communicators do? They explain things! Technical communicators are often tasked with explaining complex ideas to specific audiences through various means. Students will explore the history and current and future trends of the field through a variety of readings including journal articles and industry publications. Topics in the course include ethics, global communication, collaboration, usability, digital writing technologies, and content management, as well as the rhetorical principles of audience, purpose, and context. Students will gain exposure to current practices in the field through guest speakers and assignments. Other assignments include oral presentations, analytical and research writing, and writing for the web. The format of the class includes lecture, student-led discussions, group activities, and peer review.
- Class Description:
- Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/51169/1213
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