EGL-1340 — Composition II: Writing About Technical Topics
EGL-1340 Composition II: Writing About Technical Topics EGL-1340 Composition II: Writing About Technical Topics This second-semester composition course is a continuation and extension of the rhetorical principles and composition skills addressed in EGL-1010. This course is intended for students in scientific or technical fields. Students learn to write technical communications in a clear and concise style, focusing on audience, context, purpose, and writer’s role. They write various types of technical documents, such as letters, memoranda, and résumés, as well as various types of reports such as progress reports, recommendation reports, and proposals. Students develop effective definitions, descriptions, instructions, analyses, comparisons, and recommendations as applicable for the various types of communications. Students also incorporate primary and secondary research into technical documents effectively and ethically, as well as utilize grammar, usage, mechanics, formats, and graphics appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context. Lastly, students apply ethical, cultural, and legal considerations to technical communications. Apply knowledge of technical communication strategies, such as definitions, instructions, analyses, comparisons, and recommendations. Present technical information, explanations, and recommendations clearly and effectively, using grammar, usage, mechanics, format, and graphics appropriate to audience, purpose, and context. Prepare various types of
Prerequisites: EGL-1010
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- General Studies A.A.
- Mass Communication, A.A.
- Public Relations and Journalism, A.A.
- Building Trades, A.A.S.
- Cloud Technologies A.A.S.
- Computer Engineering Technology, A.A.S.
- Construction Management, A.A.S.
- Culinary Arts, A.A.S.
- Cybersecurity, A.A.S.
- Data Science and Analysis A.A.S.
- Health Navigator, A.A.S.
- Health Promotion and Wellness, A.A.S.
- Hospitality Services Management, A.A.S.
- Information Technology, A.A.S.
- Medical Assisting, A.A.S.
- Paramedic, A.A.S.
- Recording Arts & Sciences, A.A.S.
- Respiratory Therapy, A.A.S.
- Surgical Technology, A.A.S.
- Biology, A.S.
- Chemistry, A.S.
- Computer Science, A.S.
- Forensic Science, A.S.
- Health Sciences, A.S.
- Information Technology, A.S.
- LPN to RN Transition, A.S.
- Nursing (RN), A.S.
- Paramedic to RN Transition, A.S.
- Public Health Science, A.S.
- CPA Exam Qualification Certificate
- Health Sciences Certificate
- General Education List