This is the Canvas site for Traci Gardner’s Spring 2023 sections of Technical Writing: CRNs #15176, #15186, #15188, & #15190.
Prerequisite: English 1106, English 1204H, COMM 1016, or equivalency.
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Modules

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• Module 1: Course Intro (Aug 22–26)
• Module 2: Getting Started in Tech Writing (Aug 29–Sep 2)
• Module 3: Convincing Your Audience (Sep 5–9)
• Module 4: Writing Technical Descriptions (Sep 12–16)
• Module 5: Writing Instructions (Sep 19–23)
• Module 6: Submitting Your Description & Instructions (Sep 26–30)
• Module 7: Pitching Your Topic (Oct 3–7)
• Module 8: Using Graphics & Visuals (Oct 10–1)
• Module 9: Submitting Your Pitch (Oct 17–21)
• Module 10: Conducting Research (Oct 24–28)
• Module 11: Structuring Your Recommendation (Oct 31–Nov 4)
• Module 12: Drafting the Body Sections of Your Recommendation (Nov 7–11)
• Module 13: Drafting the Front & Back Matter of Your Recommendation (Nov 14–18)
• Thanksgiving Break (Nov 19–27)
• Module 14: Revising & Submitting Your Recommendation (Nov 28–Dec 2)
• Module 15: Evaluating Your Progress (Dec 5–7)