Technical Writing

This course is primarily concerned with the presentation of technical information in forms readily useable to a broad audience of laypersons and professionals. Students will hone their skills to write in clear, concise, and consistent ways with a focus on communicating unequivocal meaning and intent. Students will be expected to understand and adjust content to match the needs of their audiences. Students will focus on systematic ways to organize information and maintain documentation in professional contexts. Students will practice using writing and visuals in a variety of documents including emails, abstracts, procedures, and manuals. Within the technical context, students are expected to articulate enthusiasm for technology and platform development in their presentation of concepts, ideas, procedures, and instructions. We will also explore the evolving nature of the technical writer profession, including project management, documentation cycles, and collaboration across teams.