ENGL 3450 - Methods and Research in Professional and Technical Writing

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

English

Description:

Required of English majors pursuing an emphasis in Professional and Technical Writing, and open to other interested students. Introduces students to the foundations of technical communication theory and research methods in the workplace. Explores contemporary issues related to professional writing contexts, including digital composition, ethics, gender, etc. Students will compose a literature review for a research proposal and develop and revise a professional eportfolio to archive professional documents. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe contemporary issues and writing practices in the industry, academia, government, and other organizations based on effective professional/technical writing principles. 2. Assess research articles critically based on goals, methods, theories. 3. Design a research proposal that synthesizes a body of published research on a particular issue. 4. Compose a professional eportfolio that effectively tracks individual scholarly and professional development. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or ENGL 2010A (Grade C or higher). FA

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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