OCED 102: Writing In The Workplace

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Class Program

Occupational Education

Credits

Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

091254

Meets Degree Requirements For

Not Intended for Transfer, Typically Numbered Below 100.

Description

Introduces writing skills needed in the workplace with emphasis in technical writing. Practice specific skills as a single effort and a collaborative effort both in and out of class.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

COMPASS placement into ENGL 97 or a minimum grade of "C" (2.0) in ENGL 90 as determined by placement testing. Keyboarding skills recommended.

Course Learning Outcomes

Define workplace audience and direct communication to that audience.

Use language, information design, visuals, and technology appropriate to a workplace audience.

Develop proficiency in grammar, structure, and mechanics appropriate in specific workplace writing.

Draft summaries, definitions, processes, progress reports, and correspondence for a workplace audience.

Core Topics

What is Technical communication?
Purposes of and Diversity in Technical Communication
The Writing Process
Audience Recognition and Adapting to Audience
Ethical Considerations
Routine Correspondence
Using Visual Aids
Oral Presentations
Technical Descriptions
Standard Operating Procedures
Conducting Research and Writing Summaries
Reports
Proposals
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