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Key Components of Communication Skills Workshops: 1. Effective Verbal Communication 2. Non-verbal communication 3. Active Listening 4. Adapting Communication Styles
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Technical Writing
Annemarie Hamlin, Chris Rubio, Michele DeSilva
Open Oregon Educational Resources
Technical Writing by is licensed under a , except where otherwise noted.
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AcknowledgementsAbout this free online technical writing textbook
Much of this text, published under a Creative Commons license, was originally developed by Dr. David McMurrey, who is both a technical writer and a college instructor. For more about him and his original work, please visit his biography page at: . He kindly gave his text a CC-BY license at our request so that we could adapt our text from it. We extend our sincere appreciation to Dr. McMurrey, the team of consultants at Saylor University whose is also featured in this text, and the host of educators, librarians, and professionals who
have shared their creations with a Creative Commons license. Our thanks as well to our colleague, Dr. Eleanor Sumpter-Latham, whose work we consulted and adapted into this text.
Additional materials have been adapted or created by Annemarie Hamlin, Chris Rubio, and Michele DeSilva of Central Oregon Community College.
We also extend our gratitude to for the grant funding to pursue this project and especially to Amy Hofer of Open Oregon for her knowledgeable and helpful answers to many questions.
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External Link Disclaimer
This textbook links to external websites over which the authors have no control. The authors have made efforts to ensure that external links are accurate and operational, but problems are inevitable. If you find a problem, please report it to Michele DeSilva at [email protected]
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Introduction
Technical writing courses introduce you to some of the most important aspects of writing in the worlds of science, technology, and business—in other words, the kind of
writing that scientists, nurses, doctors, computer specialists, government officials, engineers, and other such people do as a part of their regular work. The skills learned in technical writing courses can be useful in other fields as well, including education and social sciences.
To learn how to write effectively for the professional world, you will study common types of reports, special format items such as lists and headings, simple techniques for creating and using graphics in reports, and some techniques for producing professional-looking final copy.
Technical writing courses build on what you have learned in other writing courses. But there is plenty new to learn! If you currently have a job in which you do some writing, you will discover that you can put what you learn in your technical writing course to immediate use.
About technical writing
While technical communication is essential in a wide range of fields and occupations, technical writing is also a fully professional field of its own wit.
1. SAMPLE OF COLLEGE COMMUNICATIONS COURSES
Source Durham College 2009
School of Media
Course Name: CAREERS IN COMMUNICATION ARTS
Course Code: COMM 1305
Description: Careers in Communication Arts include units on self-
assessment, career search strategies, portfolio preparation and
job interviews. The underlying goal is to teach students the
required set of skills needed to compete for employment and to
help gain a clear career focus.
School
School of Applied Science, Apprenticeship, Skilled Trades, Technology
Course Name: COMMUNICATION FOR THE WORKPLACE
Course Code: COMM 2136
Description:
This course is designed to reinforce and expand on the writing skills
students require in the technical workplace. Students will learn to select
and use appropriate research, language, layout and graphics for
technical documents. Emphasis will be placed on: the process of
completing any on-the-job writing assignment, the specific formats most
often used, and related communication tasks such as oral presentations.
To help reach these goals, the course will focus on the elements of clear
writing, and the necessary critical thinking that must precede good
writing.
2. Course Name: COMMUNICATIONS FOR SUCCESS
Course Code: COMM 2103
Description:
This course helps students to discover and perfect the skills that will
prepare them for success in college, career, and life. Reading
comprehension, writing skills and presentation techniques will be
covered. Also, students learn and practice basic computer applications to
complete technical documents and present research assignments.
School of Media, Art and Design
Course Name: COMMUNICATION ESSENTIALS
Course Code: COMM 1334
Description:
This course provides a review of the principles of written communication
skills as well as an introduction to those communication rudiments which
are essential in business today. Through hands-on, practical writing
exercises, students will learn and practice these essential communication
processes. The primary focus of the course will be on effective writing
which includes correct spelling, grammar, sentence structure, and
punctuation.
School of Health and Community Services
Course Name: COMMUNICATION CONCEPTS
Course Code: COMM 1505
Description:
3. In this course the students learn the concepts of communication essential
to the PSW role. Application of knowledge of writing, reading, listening
and speaking skills will be incorporated into this course. The student will
learn effective interpersonal skills, communication strategies, how to form
helping relationships and barriers to communication. The application of
medical terminology will help the students refine their communication
skills and understanding.