Writing for the Professions

General

Prefix

ENGL

Course Number

332

Course Level

Undergraduate

Instruction Mode

In Person

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Liberal Arts

Description

Rhetorical situations, purposes, audience and ethical issues in workplace writing genres. Collaboration processes, layout/format conventions, clarity and correctness. May include oral presentations, usability testing, portfolios.

Prerequisites

Credits

Min

4

Max

4

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Develop skills in managing varied genres of writing in business/corporate organizations: such as memos, research reports, letters, manuals, resumes, fliers, newsletters, web pages and other public relations materials.

Outcome

Develop skills in writing for different purposes: explanation, persuasion, analysis, reflection.

Outcome

Develop skills in analyzing audiences and adapting writing to different audiences in terms of formatting and readability.

Outcome

Develop skills in analyzing writing situations: styles, conventions, format expectations and alternatives.

Outcome

Develop skills in electronic communication: accessing and using/responding to online materials, listservs, information/data sources, visual formatting.

Outcome

Develop skills in collaboration in group writing projects.

Outcome

Develop increased capacity to address ethical concerns in writing and technology in professional communities.

Course Outline

Course Outline

Analyze, compose, and critique varied genres of workplace writing, such as memos, research reports, letters, manuals, resumes, flyers, newsletters, web pages, presentations, and other public relations materials. 25% Readings and analysis of composition for different purposes: explanation, persuasion, analysis, reflection. 10% Adapt and edit writing to different audiences in terms of content, style, formatting, readability, and mode of delivery (print or electronic). 15% Analyze writing situations: styles, conventions, format expectations, and alternatives. 10% Review research methods and documentation. 10% Compose collaboratively in face-to-face and electronic environments. 15% Plan group projects addressed to readers in actual rhetorical contexts; investigate what is necessary to address those needs, the rhetorical context, and the purpose and ethical situation of the project. 15%