ECT 473 - Documentation and Policy for IT

3 credits

Description
An overall focus in this course will be based on a fundamental skill of technical writing for engineers. The most common types of technical writing documents will be examined, such as: policies, procedures, manuals, research, progress reports, lab and project reports and feasibility studies. A review and awareness of ethics in technical writing concerning the usage of modern digital technology will be discussed thoroughly. Methods of communication utilizing equations, tables, drawings, charts or graphs for presenting large amounts of information effectively will be examined. A review of how to take the consideration to the reader’s knowledge and skill level when defining terms and concepts and incorporate into a technical document. Review the differences between team writing and independent writing.

Prerequisites
Completion of Junior Composition

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