Printed : 12 / 14 / 2021 Academic Year 2022-2023
Program Code 908013
The Technical Writing Certi�cate will allow students to develop their writing and research skills for professional , technical , and business environments . Students will create well-designed documents with well-researched , properly documented , and effectively designed content in alignment with their audience and organizational needs . Completers may obtain entry-level employment as an Information Developer or a Technical Communicator .
10-801-136 English Composition 1 10-801-192 Professional / Technical Writing 10-801-193 Technical Doc & Editing
Total Credits
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This program is offered at : Aurora Crivitz Green Bay Luxemburg Oconto Falls Shawano
Apply at www . nwtc . edu / apply . Submit the following to transcripts @ nwtc . edu : High school transcript ( or GED / HSED transcript ). College transcript . If your cumulative GPA is below 2.6 , complete or submit a placement evaluation .
Tip ! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step . Have questions ? Connect with NWTC Admissions at start @ nwtc . edu or 920- 498-5444 .
10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 ... learners develop knowledge / skills in planning , organizing , writing , editing . Students will also analyze audience / purpose , use elements of research , format documents using standard guidelines , and develop critical reading skills . ( Prerequisite : High school GPA greater / equal to 2.6 ; OR ACT Reading score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 18 ; OR Next Gen Reading score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 260 ; OR " preparatory course ( s )", contact academic advisor at 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-801-192 PROFESSIONAL / TECHNICAL WRITING ... this course provides an introduction to processes of technical and professional communication , emphasizing application of principles and problem-solving strategies to an array of assignments central to the work of career writers in the workplace . ( Prerequisite : English Composition 1 ). Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-801-193 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION & EDITING ... this course explores developer documentation as well as end user documentation . Concepts will include documenting standardization , increasing agility of documents , anticipating customer needs , choosing communication modes , analyzing documentation style , and utilizing audience analysis . ( Prerequisite : English Composition 1 ). Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
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