ENG 225 - Technical Writing KCC AA/DL

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): A grade of "C" or higher in ENG 100, ENG 160 or ESL 100.Comment: ENG 225 may not be audited. ENG 225 may not be taken credit/no credit. ENG 225 emphasizes the principles and techniques used in technical communication, both written and oral. The course covers strategies for transmitting technical information in reader-friendly, well-written and -designed documents. Students will analyze rhetorical concepts as they apply to organizing and presenting technical information to specific audiences for specific purposes. The development of technical communication skills is promoted through the analysis of selected documents, by the discussion of the writing and editing process, and by the composition of solutions to practical problems. Students will write memos, letters, technical descriptions, procedures, proposals, reports, and make oral presentations. Upon successful completion of ENG 225, the student should be able to: Write clear, concise, consistent, and correct prose for technical purposes. Write technical documents that demonstrate stylistic awareness and grammatical correctness. Apply the basic format and design standards used in the technical writing community. Analyze audiences and respond accordingly by adapting form, content, and language to suit both technical and non technical audiences. Evaluate documents for usability and readability for various audiences. Conduct primary research and present findings. Conduct library and electronic research and summarize findings. Use word processing and graphics software to prepare professional reports, manuals, and correspondence.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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