This course introduces students to the elements of technical communication, including definitions, processes, descriptions, and procedures--all of which are typically a part of larger documents. Instruction emphasizes the interpretative and problem-solving processes associated with producing effective technical documents as a part of a community of practice. Students will study the practices, genres, audiences, and situations related to professional settings, the contexts in which writing occurs, the processes involved in individual and collaborative projects, and the production of technical documents.