ENGL 358 - Writing for Instructional Design

Institution:

Saint John Fisher University

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Description:

The ability to write instructional documents (e.g., manuals and guides) that readers can understand and follow is one of the most useful skills a technical writer can have. It requires knowledge of learning theory as well as writing ability. Introduces students to the principles of instructional design, including theories of adult learning as well as practical applications of those theories for specific learning situations. In addition to the study of theory and history of adult education, students fine-tune their technical writing skills in audience, needs, and task analysis; objective and goal development; material design and/or selection and development; and assessment.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sjfc.edu

Phone Number:

(585) 385-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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