Scientific & Technical Writing
Fall 2003
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Schedule of course activities

This schedule is tentative and is subject to change. Check this Web site frequently for updates and links to assignments, handouts, and other resources.

Unit One: Getting Acquainted with Technical Communication
Production of Job Search Materials
Weeks 1-7 (August 18-October 3, 2003)

wk

dates

readings

assignments or activities

1

Aug 18, 20, & 22

Chapters 1-2


2

Aug 25, 27, & 29

Chapters 3-5
Appendix A

Letter of introduction 8/25

3

Sep 3 & 5
(No class Sep 1)

Chapters 7-9

Planning documents 9/3

4

Sep 8, 10, & 12

Chapters 13-15

Draft of main job search materials (cover letter, memorandum, and résumé) 9/15

5

Sep 15, 17, & 19

Chapter 10

Writing style variations 9/19

6

Sep 22, 24, & 26

Chapters 11-12

Draft of supplementary materials (alternate design of résumé, or advertisement or letterhead) 9/26

7

Sep 29, Oct 1 & 3

 

Final versions of all materials 10/3

Unit Two: Developing English & Journalism Web Resources
Site Evaluation, Research Reports, Redesign, Usability Testing, Documentation, etc.
Weeks 8-16 (October 6-December 12, 2003)

wk

dates

readings

assignments or activities

8

Oct 6, 8, & 10

Chapter 6 & 19
Appendix B

Project launch 10/6

9

Oct 13, 15, & 17

Chapters 16-18

10/13: Meet with Dr. David Boocker, Chair, English & Journalism

10

Oct 20, 22, & 24

Chapter 20

Draft of research report 10/24

11

Oct 27, 29, & 31

Chapter 21-22

 

12

Nov 3, 5, & 7


Final research report 11/03

13

Nov 10, 12, & 14


Draft proposal 11/10

14

Nov 17, 19, & 21

 

Final proposal 11/17

15

Dec 1, 3, & 5


Usability testing report and
Final site components 12/5

16

(No classes
Dec 8, 10, or 12)


Final coursework portfolio 12/12

Index © Copyright 2003 C Bradley Dilger. Updated 17 August 2003