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