• Time Required
• about an hour, including reading time

Welcome to Technical Writing. Information on all assignments, weekly activities, and related resources for this course will be posted here on Canvas. Check this site regularly for the details on what to do for the course.

This course is designed to acquaint you with the concepts and modes of writing that you will encounter in the workplace. In terms of what you will be writing about and the genres you will be learning, you should expect this course to be very different from first-year writing (composition) and other courses in which you have produced written work.

This first module is designed to introduce you to the structure and the expectations for this course and to make you aware of resources that are available to you as a student. Additional materials for the week will be posted Tuesday.

 

Objectives for this Module

After completing this introductory module, you will be able to

• Identify the course policies, schedule, and expectations.
• Describe the course grading policies and standards.
• Identify the technology requirements for the course.
• Understand what learner support services are available to you, as well as identify privacy and accessibility policies and resources.

 

Activities to Complete

📚 To Read Today

These readings are designed to orient you to the course plan, expectations, and assessment system, as well as to provide you with information about technology requirements, learner support, and privacy.

1. A Short Guide to Technical Writing
   This guide explains how the course works. It provides details on the typical course schedule, the assessment and feedback system, and advice on how to do well in the course.
   
   
2. Course Policies
   This manual includes all the policies for the course. The links below take you to the specific section of the manual you should review. It may take a moment for the section to scroll into view:
   • Accessibility
   • Communication Guidelines
   • Honor Code
   • Learner Support
   • Religious Holidays & Events
   • Technology Requirements
     

 

📝 To Do Today

• Complete the Syllabus Review, after reading the material for the week.
• Complete the Student Information Form, to provide some basic information about yourself.

 

💬 To Discuss This Week

• Post any questions you have in the General Q&A Discussion Board in Canvas.

 

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