ENG 20623 TECHNICAL WRITING

Study of writing with technical and scientific purposes.  Focuses on understanding scientific and technical discourse communities.  Topics include writing effectively in appropriate genres and styles, developing a personal writing-to-learn practice (e.g. STEM notebooks), presenting information in oral and online formats, corresponding with professionals, appealing to varying audiences,integrating graphics and data, reviewing and assessing scientific literature, editing, and collaborating. Prerequisite: LAS 13525 Research Techniques and Technology or permission of instructor.