Students for whom English is a second language should consider taking COMM 393X instead. The writing of technical papers and reports.
Instruction focuses on building skills in critical thinking, research, and document design.
In today's business environment, the ability to communicate information clearly and effectively is essential. Numerous surveys and reports indicate that written and oral communication skills are highly valued qualities in business and industry. Job advertisements, especially for technical positions, frequently list excellent written and oral communication skills as a job requirement. Technical Writing focuses on the clear, concise, and understandable presentation of technical information to different types of readers, your audience. In this course, you'll learn to plan and organize your writing to consider your readers and the purpose of what you are writing.