Technical Writing
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Course Title: Technical Writing
Course No: CSC379
Nature of the Course: THEORY
Semester: 6
Full Marks: 60 + 40
Pass Marks: 24 + 16
Credit Hours: 3
Course Description
Course Objectives
Course Contents
1.1. Introduction to Technical Writing
- Introduction
- You Are a Technical Writer!
- Characteristics of a Technical Writing
- How Technical Writing Compares to Other Writing
2.1. Understanding Audience
- Introduction
- Meeting the Audience's Needs
3. Writing Process
4 hrs
3.1. Technical Writing Process
- Introduction
- A Process for Technical Writing
- Planning
- Drafting and Revising
- Copyediting and Publishing
4.1. Types of Correspondence
- Introduction
- Introduction to Text Messages
- E-mails
- Memos, and Letters
4.2. Composing Correspondence
- Audience
- Prewriting
- Formatting
- Composing the Message
5.1. Document Design
- Introduction
- Designing the Document
5.2. Graphics
- Who Reads Graphics?
- Designing Graphics
- Constructing Graphics
6.1. Web Page Basics
- Introduction
- Getting Started on Web Pages
- Organizing and Designing Web Pages
6.2. Web Content
- Writing Text for the Web
- Special Web Pages
7.1. Report Fundamentals
- Introduction
- Getting Started on Informative Reports
- Summary and Abstract
- Mechanism and Description
7.2. Types of Reports
- Periodic Reports
- Progress Reports
- News Releases
8.1. Resume Writing
- Introduction
- Getting Started on Employment Communication
- Formatting and Organizing Resumes
- Types of Resumes
- Composing Resumes
8.2. Employment Letters
- Composing Employment Letters
9. Presentations
5 hrs
9.1. Presentation Planning and Preparation
- Introduction
- Getting Started on Presentations
- Planning
- Organizing and Composing
- Preparing
9.2. Delivering Presentations
- Rehearsing
- Presenting
- Organizing a Group Presentation
10.1. Recommendation Report Fundamentals
- Introduction
- What Is a Recommendation Report?
- Starting a Recommendation Report
10.2. Creating Recommendation Reports
- Formatting and Organizing Recommendation Reports
- Composing Recommendation Reports
11. Proposals
3 hrs
11.1. Proposal Fundamentals
- Introduction
- What Is a Proposal?
- Getting Started on Proposal
11.2. Creating Proposals
- Composing Informal Proposals
- Composing Formal Proposals
12.1. Understanding Ethics
- Introduction
- What Is Ethics?
- Creating a Culture of Ethics
12.2. Ethical Decision Making
- What Do you When Faces with an Ethical Dilemma?
- Why Is It So Difficult to Behave Ethically?
Text Books
- 1.Smith-Worthington, Daelene and Sue Jefferson. Technical Writing for Success. 3rd ed. USA: Cengage Writing, 2011
Reference Books
- 1.Anderson, Paul V. Technical Communication: A Reader-Centered Approach. 7th ed. USA: Wadsworth Publishing, 2010
- 2.Markel, Mike and Stuart A. Selber. Technical Communication. 12th edition. USA: Bedford Books, 2017.
- 3.Tebeaux, Elizabeth and Sam Dragga. The Essentials of Technical Communication. 4th ed. London: Oxford University Press, 2010.