Spring 2019 Course Syllabi

• Recognize an author’s main points and forms of support. • Evaluate the effectiveness and validity of an author’s style, organization, support, evidence, tone, and presentation. • Demonstrate awareness of the connection that style and language have to an author’s topic, audience, and purpose. • Assimilate and connect information and ideas from multiple written sources. Use information resources effectively Sub-competencies: • Find, consult, and use a variety of information resources. • Evaluate the relevance and reliability of sources. • Use information resources ethically and honestly, preserving the meaning of the source and documenting the use of the source in the style appropriate for a chosen discipline or professional field. • Integrate source material smoothly and clearly into the student’s own text. Work collaboratively with others Sub-competencies: • Participate in class discussions and in group projects or activities. • Participate effectively in class discussions, peer editing, and group activities or projects, responding productively and respectfully to the work and ideas of others and considering the ideas and suggestions of others with respect and consideration. Instructor: John Hansen Office: Virtual Office Hours: By appointment Phone: 319-572-6744 Email : john.p.hansen@dakotacollege.edu Lecture/Lab Schedule: The course is online and located on the learning management system of Blackboard. Textbook: Markel, Mike. Technical Communication 10 th edition (Bedford St. Martins, 2012). ISBN-10: 0-312-67948-3 ISBN-13: 978-0-312-67948-4 Paper Text, 832 pages. Additional Supplies: Memory stick or flash drive (highly recommended) to save your documents. Course Requirements: 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