Technical Communication introduces students to the field of technical writing. Students will study the development of print and electronic genres common to industry settings, the design and production of technical documents, the writing processes and work practices of professional technical writers, and the roles of technical writers in organizational contexts.

Course Objectives.

• Demonstrate understanding of how to belong to a COP

• Demonstrate understanding of how to participate in a COP

• Demonstrate understanding of how meaning is negotiated in a COP

• Demonstrate understanding of member roles in a COP

• Demonstrate understanding of how to create meaning in a COP

• Demonstrate understanding of participation as responsibility in a COP.