Fall 2019 Course Syllabi

1) Eight Threaded Discussions over assigned readings ( remember to respond to others -- it is part of your grade! ) – 25 points each (200 points) 2) Seven Reading Quizzes – 25 points each (175 points) 3) Seven Writing Assignments – 25 points each (175 points) 4) Four Projects – 100 points each (400 points) 5) Personal Reflection – 50 points Total possible points for the course: 1000 Grading Scale: Grades are assigned based on the following percentages: 100%-93% = A; 92%-90% = A-; 89%-87% = B+; 86%-83% = B; 82%-80% = B-; 79%-77% = C+; 76%-73% = C; 72%-70% = C-; 69%-67% = D+; 66%-63% = D; 62%-60% = D-; 59%-0% = F. Tentative Course Outline: The course will progress and cover the following subject matter: Understanding the Technical Communication Environment Planning the Document Developing and Testing the Verbal and Visual Information Learning Important Applications in the Workplace Part For more information, please view the course schedule located at the end of the class syllabus. General Education Goals/Objectives: Competency/Goal 4: Communicates effectively Learning Outcome 1: Write effectively • Performance Indicator 1: Uses the stages of the writing process to develop, organize, and present ideas in writing • Performance Indicator 2: Recognizes the demands and possible strategies of a writing task, based on topic, purpose, context, and audience. • Performance Indicator 3: Demonstrates competent writing that includes a clear, original thesis or claim, appropriate evidence and support, a logical structure, and a style of language that serves the writer’s purpose and audience. • Performance Indicator 4: Uses Edited Standard Written English in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax, and presents written work in a style and format consistent with the demands of an academic setting. Learning Outcome 2: Reads at a level that allows participation in collegiate studies and chosen careers • Performance Indicator 1: Understands the structure and organization of written work • Performance Indicator 2: Recognizes an author’s thesis and forms of support • Performance Indicator 3: Evaluates the effectiveness and validity of an author’s style, organization, support, evidence, and presentation. • Performance Indicator 4: Recognizes the connection style and language have to an author’s topic, audience, context, and purpose • Performance Indicator 5: Synthesizes information and ideas from multiple sources