| SES # | TOPICS | READINGS |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Revision |
Markel, Mike. Technical Communication. Chapter 1. |
| 5 | Workshop | Markel, Mike. Technical Communication. Chapter 4. |
| 6 | Audience Cross-cultural Issues Discussion of Paper 2 | Markel, Mike. Technical Communication. Chapter 5.
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| 8 | Research Methods | Markel, Mike. Technical Communication. Chapter 6. |
| 10 | MLA Citation Ethics Discussion of Paper 3 | Markel, Mike. Technical Communication. Chapter 2.
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| 11 | Group Presentation: Argument | Markel, Mike. Technical Communication. Chapter 8. |
| 14 | Proposals Discussion of Paper 4 | Markel, Mike. Technical Communication. Chapter 16. |
| 16 | Group Presentation: Graphics | Markel, Mike. Technical Communication. Chapters 12 and 13. |
| 18 | Qualities of Effective Oral Presentations | Markel, Mike. Technical Communication. Chapter 21. |
| 19 | Formal Reports Discussion of Short Assignment 8 | Markel, Mike. Technical Communication. Chapter 18. |
| 22 | Group Presentation: E-Mail | Markel, Mike. Technical Communication. Chapter 14. |
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Introduction to Technical Communication: Explorations in Scientific and Technical Writing >> Content Detail
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Required Text
Markel, Mike. Technical Communication. 7th ed. New York, NY: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2003. ISBN: 9780312403386.
Readings by Session
Readings should be completed before the session listed below. Please note: Not every class session has assigned reading.