Technological support for writing and presentations has changed workplace communications. This course looks at technological tools from the standpoints of the writer and the speaker as well as of the audience. It shows how to get the most from tools such as PowerPoint or Framemaker in shaping a presentation or written document. As a final certificate requirement, students undertake a business writing project and presentation under the guidance and intensive coaching of the instructor. Ideally, they should bring a project from their workplace, but they may confer with the instructor to devise a project.
Proposals are due in the middle of the preceding quarter.
During the course students meet every other week to discuss progress and provide feedback to one another. Presentation coaching is covered. Group interests determine if outside experts are invited to address specific issues. The course culminates in students presenting their finished work to one another, faculty, and potential certificate students. Copyright 2000 Northwestern University School of Continuing Studies 339 East Chicago Ave.