Civil and Environmental Engineering 105 - Technical Communication

Institution:

University of California-Los Angeles

Subject:

Description:

Lecture, four hours; outside study, eight hours. Techniques for effectively communicating technical material accurately, clearly, and briefly, with emphasis on writing and development of oral presentation skills. How to write clearly and concisely, organize material logically, present it in readable style, edit work accurately, and apply sound writing principles to technical documents. Topics include organization of information; application of techniques to achieve unity, coherence, and development; use of parallel grammatical structure effectively; avoidance of common writing errors; and preparation and delivery of oral presentations. Letter grading.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ucla.edu/

Phone Number:

(310) 825-4321

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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