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Course Descriptions
English Composition 1 10801136 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
Professional / Technical Writing 10801192 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: 10-801-136, English Composition 1 with a " C " or better). Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
Technical Doc & Editing 10801193 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: 10-801-136, English Composition 1 with a " C " or better and 10-801-192, Professional / Technical Writing with a " C " or better). Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
Source: https:// nwtc. edu / academics-and-training / technical-writing
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