The major elements of industrial technical writing. Writing assignments include technical definitions, abstracts and summaries, mechanism decriptions, instructions, process analyses, technical reports and proposals.
Emphasis is placed on clarity , conciseness, organization, format, style and tone.
The course includes an introduction to research methods and documentation. All readings are selected from industrial material. Fulfills the University requirement for junior-level course in communicative skills, subject to the approval of the student's major department. If you have questions regarding admission to UM-St. Louis , please contact the Office of Admissions .