ENGL 2160 - Introduction to Web-Based Technical Writing

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Check with department for course availability.
Description: This course will first cover how organizations create and share information on the web and social media, and how the differences in reader expectation and reading behavior between printed and online texts help shape the information. The course will then focus on characteristics of good online content, analysis of audience and purpose, and strategies for writing and designing content to meet the needs and expectations of the readers. Throughout the semester, students will practice, individually and collaboratively, good writing and designing skills in learning to become effective writers of a workplace.