A power point I made for my Technical Writing class.

1. Course and Personal Objectives for
ENGL3021: Spring 2014
Matthew Spicuzza
January 18, 2014
English3021

2. Course Objectives
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Learn how to communicate effectively (using
memos, emails, and reports) within a professional
environment.
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Know how to translate information from my field of study
Know the audience that this information is being told to.
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Whether an email to boss, or memo to co-worker, or written
report to the owner of the company.

3. Course Objectives
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Exhibit active listening, reading, and
comprehension skills throughout course work.
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Don’t just hear the lecture, understand and comprehend the
information being taught.
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Always add something positive to a group discussion.
Participate appropriately.

4. Course Objectives
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Demonstrate careful editing and proofreading
skills.
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Review the written material several times before turning it in.
Go to the Write Place for help.
Have a peer proofread the assignment

5. Course Objectives
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Create several professional texts in the correct
format: resumes, memos, short summaries,
PowerPoint presentations, position papers.
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Understand the different techniques used to present information
to others.
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Understand when each one should or shouldn’t be used.

6. Course Objectives
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Write a research paper in my field of study.
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Be able to research a current topic in my field of study.
Use proper online search engines.
Read various credible sources to strengthen my topic.

7. Course Objectives
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Construct a PowerPoint presentation using
appropriate visual aids.
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Understand how PowerPoint presentation is used.
Be able to know the audience being presented the information.

8. Course Objectives
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Discuss and incorporate in my communication key
issues in global education, electronics
communication, industry ethics, gender and
cultural sensitivity, collaborative teams, and basic
audience analysis.
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Know a broad range of topics
Use these topics to engage the audience based on who they are.
Be aware of the parameters of what to say, and what not to say.

9. Course Objectives
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Learn how to collaborate with others in my field.
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Communicate while working together.
Give proper feedback of projects within the field.
Encourage and support each other.

10. Course Objectives
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Learn how to inform, instruct, and persuade my
readers.
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Be knowledgable with information being presented.
Present the information effectively.
Give information without bias.

11. Course Objectives
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Learn how to become more web-savvy.
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Know how to use the internet to the best of my advantage.
Be familiar with “web-talk”
Use social media appropriately.

12. Personal Objectives
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To use what I learn in this course and apply it to
other courses and fields of interest.
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This will enhance my professionalism throughout everything I do.
Allows me to become a valuable asset in future endeavors.

13. Personal Objectives
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Communicate professionally through social media.
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Use correct grammar and punctuation when using social media
sites.
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Understand that everything I say can be seen by anyone in the
world.

14. Personal Objectives
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Communicate professionally during interviews.
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Be able to communicate clearly to the interviewer.
Express knowledge of the profession as a whole.
Learn the techniques that will benefit me during an interview.

15. Personal Objectives
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Develop proper communication skills for giving
presentations in school and the work place.
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Clearly present the presentation
Inform the audience appropriately
Practice giving the presentation so that I don’t fumble over my
words.

16. Personal Objectives
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Learn how to present myself professionally
through a resume.
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This is important in standing out from the rest of those applying
for the job.
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This shows that I am capable of being given responsibility.

17. Personal Objectives
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Learn how to make a presentation more visually
appealing to my audience.
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This catches the audience’s attention.
This expresses what I’m trying to say easily.

18. Personal Objectives
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Develop skills that allow me to think or form a
presentation as promptly as I can.
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This wont allow me to procrastinate on
assignments/presentations.
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This will give me the opportunity to strive for the best.

19. Personal Objectives
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Learn how to focus on the task(s) at hand.
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This will allow me to not stumble when handed multiple
assignments.
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This shows I can handle everything on my plate.

20. Personal Objectives
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To be able to come up with fresh ideas that will
allow me to become a valuable asset to my future
employer.
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This course will teach me several techniques that will help keep
me organized.
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If I am organized I will not be stressed out, and can think of ideas
to help my future employer.

21. Personal Objectives
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To demonstrate professionalism within a working
environment.
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I will show that I am responsible.
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Give presentations/reports that will express everything that
needs to be expressed.
Be able to communicate to co-workers, employers, or
employees.