ERH 314W - Technical Communication

Instructor: Ms. Annick H. Dupal
Location: Online Asynchronous See Details Below
Credit Hours: 3

An introduction to the conventions of writing in the workplace. By completing projects for select audiences, purposes, and occasions, cadets will develop the ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively.Note: Writing Intensive. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 with a minimum grade of C

Remote Summer Session II Delivery Method: Asynchronous

This course will be taught asynchronously, though there will be one-on-one Zoom personal conference meetings with individual students once a week (as per their scheduling needs). These conferences are to review and discuss assignments and do not require a particular time for the meeting.

Textbook:

Markel, Mike. Technical Communication. 11th ed. Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2015.

It appears that there is a newer version of the textbook (with an additional author); however, I do not have this copy so I am satisfied using an older version that costs less. Moreover, with the pandemic, the textbook is available in a pdf format online.

Students should have the Microsoft Office suite. We will work mostly in Word but we may have to create documents in Publisher and in PPt. Access to the ”Paint” app (which comes with most computers) would support their inclusion/manipulation of (free) stock photographs, graphs, etc. to be added in their deliverables. They will need to tape a final presentation (which can be done using a smart phone or a computer camera).

Final Exam: July 23rd 1-4 p.m.