ENGL 113 - English for Technical Writers

Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring, As Needed

Technical writing is the art and science of translating complex information into the language used by the intended audience. Technical writing is widely used in career paths, including computer science, robotics, bioengineering, and agriculture. The intent of this class is to prepare students majoring in one of the applied sciences for the type of technical writing that they will be exposed to within their specific career. Students engage in conveying technical information in a clear, concise, and coherent manner to a variety of audiences. Exercises are taught through a variety of genres such as risk analysis reports; instructional memos; design/use/analysis reports; and technical reports. Key competencies include collecting, analyzing, and organizing information. In order to proceed to ENGL 113, students must complete ENGL 105 or ENGL 111 with a grade of C or higher.

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 105, ENGL 111, or equivalent transfer course with a grade of P, a grade of C or higher, or placement from PLA (prior learning assessment) credit. Concurrent enrollment with ENGL 111 or ENGL 105 is not allowed. Students who have previously passed ENGL 112 or ENGL 113 with a grade of C or higher or a P grade on equivalent transfer credit may not enroll.