COMM 2250

Technical Communications

Credits: 2

Description: This course is designed to help the learner understand the importance of written and verbal communication in the workplace and to improve the learner's ability to discuss employment-related concepts and write about them in an organized, clear, concise, and correct manner. The foundation of technical communication is audience analysis, careful observation, accurate summary, insightful analysis and evaluation, and fair use of material from other sources, will be applied to various technical formats and applied to the learner's field of study. Prerequisite(s): ENGL0050 or appropriate assessment score

Credit Breakdown: 2/0/0 (Lecture/Lab/On the job training)

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Outline

This course should help you gain the following abilities and competencies.

Core Abilities

1. Demonstrate technology skills.
2. Demonstrate effective communication/interaction skills.
3. Demonstrate career/computation skills.

Competencies

1. Prepare resume and other job seeking communication
2. Avoid plagiarism of source material
3. Interpret, analyze, and summarize information
4. Edit for clarity, conciseness, and writing conventions
5. Format for a professional appearance
6. Adapt writing to specific purposes and audiences
7. Display appropriate employment search attitudes/behaviors
8. Create effective efolio
9. Explain successful interview components

Guidelines for Success

ADA

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, learners are encouraged to register with Learning Services Director in Learning Enrichment Center for assistance with accommodations. It is the learner's responsibility to voluntarily and confidentially disclose information regarding the nature and extent of a disability. The college cannot assume responsibility for providing accommodations or services to learners who have not identified themselves as having a qualifying disability.