Requires students to read, discuss and edit numerous types of documents from professional, government and industry sourses. Introduces research methodologies appropriate for the evaluation of scientific and technical communications. Examines research in document design and usability, testing and other strategies for collecting, analizing and presenting data. 3.00 This course focuses on designing and developing publications using Desk Top publishing software. Students develope a publication plan for a specific organizational situation and learn basic design priciples.
Classes deal with planning, designing, writing and budgeting publications.
Students concentrate on two major kinds of publications, brochures and newsletters, and will also learn about smaller publications. 3.00 The historical, governmental, social, economic and political structures of telecommunications policies are examined. Special emphasis is placed on how assumptions concerning living in an information age affect policies, philosophies, structures and outcomes, especially at a global level. 3.00 Students learn about the major branches of medical writing and editing, for both medical and pharmaceutical contexts. Students will apply theory and tactics in the development of crisis communication plans and issue management strategies.