Technical Writing and Communication

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

Written and oral communication is a critical component of engineering, whether your specialty is civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, computer, or any other engineering discipline. This course will help you develop effective and efficient written and oral communication skills for the workplace, where engineers must be able to interpret and present evidence-based and persuasive arguments, resolve ethical issues, consider cultural and social contexts based on the audience, and engage with technical as well as non-technical stake-holders. As part of the course, you will produce written documents (both in individual and team settings) culminating in a technical proposal to solve an engineering sustainability problem or improve the sustainability of a product, process, or service relevant to your engineering discipline in the country/city of your Summer Engineering Program. You will also orally present your technical proposal at the end of the Summer Program. Main Objectives ��� Planning, drafting, and designing clear, concise, and comprehensive technical documents that effectively incorporate text and graphics. ��� Interpreting and persuasively presenting evidence-based points of view, both orally and in writing. ��� Communicating critical information to the expert and non-expert.