Spring 2021 Homepage

This is the Canvas site for Traci Gardner’s Spring 2021 sections of Technical Writing: CRNs #14894, #14896, #14898, & #14908.

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You are in the right place if you are. . .

a developer or inventor who wants to describe a new, cool thing or idea to the world.
an innovator who wants to convince others to invest time, money, or other resources in your projects.
an engineer or scientist who wants to recommend ways to solve problems.
a boffin who wants to explain to others how to do something.
a Hokie who wants to show the world how you use your skills for good (and how they can help).

In this course, you will learn how to

write about science, technology, and engineering innovations, products, and services in ways that others will understand.
analyze your audience and purpose so that you can choose the best way to present information clearly and effectively.
determine ways to present information to a wide audience, including international readers and people with disabilities.
find and evaluate original, ethical evidence that supports your position.
work collaboratively and individually to compose and publish texts in digital environments.
write documents you may encounter in the workplace, such as letters, memos, proposals, reports, and presentations.
use colors, layout, and formatting that make your documents understandable and easy to read.
take advantage of design principles, including contrast, repetition, alignment, and proximity, to communicate your ideas effectively.

Prerequisite: English 1106, English 1204H, COMM 1016, or equivalency, and Junior standing.