Technical Writing Syllabus

Instructor: Ms. Beussman

Available hours for extra help: Before school at 7:45 or earlier by appointment, after school, 2nd hour.

Course Description:

Students will develop skills in the straightforward language of the business world. Projects will include: business letters, memoranda, resume´, press releases, visuals, and reports. An instruction manual will be a major project for the class.

Course Objectives:

Write in narrative, expository, descriptive, persuasive, and critical modes
Compose writing with attention to audience, organization, focus, quality of ideas, and a purpose.
Use standard English practices of spelling, grammar and usage.
Research information in reference materials using print, electronic databases, and online resources.
Master handwriting and word processing skills.

Requirements:

Grading will be based on assignments, journal entries, projects, tests, and quizzes
Meeting deadlines is a critical life skill. All deadlines will be announced in advance. You are responsible for submitting your work on time. If work is late, points will be deducted.
If you are absent the day of a deadline, the assignment will be due the following school day. If you know in advance you will be gone, you should hand in your assignment in advance.
If you are absent the day of a test, plan to take the test the day you return to school. Extended absences will be given appropriate time to complete work.
Refer to student/ parent handbook for rules on attendance, tardies, detention, etc.

Materials: Notebook, Pencil, Folder.

Textbook: Technical Writing for Success (1997)