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| Inactive Course |
| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
ENGL 86 | Title:
SPECIAL TOPICS-TECH WRTG |
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| Full Title:
Special Topics in Technical Writing |
| Last Reviewed:12/8/2003 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 3.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 3.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 52.50 |
| Minimum | .50 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 17.5 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 3.00 | | Contact Total | 52.50 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 105.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
04 - Different Topics
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
Catalog Description:
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Intensive study of a topic in Technical Writing of current interest, created and presented by an instructor specializing in a particular area. The purpose is to stimulate serious thought by an in-depth analysis of a subject through lecture, seminar, discussion, research, electronic, internet, and other media.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Eligibility for ENGL 1A.
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Intensive study of a topic in Technical Writing. Designed to stimulate serious thought by an in-depth analysis of a subject through lecture, seminar, discussion, research, electronic, internet, and other media.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:Eligibility for ENGL 1A.
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:04 - Different Topics
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Not Certificate/Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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On completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Examine selected topics through lecture, seminar, research,
electronic, Internet, and other media.
2. Read and analyze works of Technical Writing in relation to the
selected topic.
3. Evaluate concepts in relation to the topic, especially in critical
analysis papers of 500 to 2,500 words.
4. Demonstrate critical thinking skills through written and oral
analysis.
5. Collaborate effectively in groups to create a group project or
presentation.
Topics and Scope
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Some examples of possible topical courses are:
Specifications and Standard Operating Procedures
Technical and Professional Editing
Grant Proposal Writing
Indexing
Collaborative Writing
Marketing Communications
Assignments:
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Will vary with each offering but would always include reading, writing
technical proposals, and discussion/participation. Some examples of
possible assignments are:
1. Response papers
2. Formal summaries
3. Short summaries of research on a particular concept
4. Quizzes on definitions and major concepts as related to the topic
5. Composing directions and procedural instructions
6. Editing
7. Essay examinations
8. Group projects and presentations focusing on specific aspects of the
selected topic.
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
50 - 80% |
| Written homework, Reading reports, Term papers | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
10 - 20% |
| Multiple choice, Matching items, Completion, Quizzes and essay exams | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
10 - 30% |
| ORAL PRESENTATIONS AND CLASS DISCUSSIONS | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Primary texts will vary with each offering. This course may also include
the study of instructor-prepared material or of media other than texts,
such as computer software, and electronic data and programs.
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