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THIRD SEMESTERcoretheorySem 3

TECHNICAL AND BUSINESS WRITING

HUM 4420

Syllabus

  • 01Principles, techniques, and skills for preparing scientific, technical, or business writing
  • 02Writing of reports and letters
  • 03Preparation and presentation of oral reports
  • 04Emphasis on clarity, conciseness, and accuracy of expression
  • 05Mechanics of writing: use of appropriate structures, punctuation and style
  • 06Copy editing and content proof
  • 07Practice writing: letters, resume, proposals, recommendations, portfolio
  • 08Technical writing process: Document development process, Documentation Planning, Selection of Tools, Templates, Audience Profiling, Task Analysis, Content Development, Elements of Style, Technical Reviews, Content Cleaning and Publishing

References

  • Gerson, Sharon J., and Steven M. Gerson. Technical writing: Process and product. Prentice-Hall
  • Gould, Jay R. Directions in Technical Writing and Communication. Routledge, 2020.
  • Huckin, Thomas N., and Leslie A. Olsen. Technical writing and professional communication. McGraw-Hill, 1996.
  • Strunk, William. The elements of style. Penguin, 2007.
Credits Structure
3Lecture
0Tutorial
0Practical
3Total