Technical and Professional Writing for Industry, Government, and Business

3 credits · College of Engineering catalogue

Advisory Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing. Enforced Prerequisite: None. (3 credits) Development of the communication skills required of engineers and managers in industry, government and business. Focus on (1) the design and writing of reports and memoranda that address the needs of diverse organizational audiences and (2) the preparation and delivery of organizational oral presentations and briefings. Writing and speaking about design and research problems in terms that will satisfy both specialists and non-specialists. A series of short explanatory papers and speeches leading up to a final formal report and public lecture.