Students in WR 227 will be required to complete three kinds of activities: weekly written assignments, group activities in class and a major technical project. (We may also have a quiz or two on topics to be announced.) All activities should be completed and submitted before or on the due date. Please submit your written work typed or word processed. Remember to check for spelling and grammar, as these will effect your grade. See the Grading Criteria for more information. We will have a chance to discuss your progress during the term in our Student-Instructor conferences.
You will have six graded weekly assignments. Weekly assignments are worth 10 points each.
Create a profile by summarizing your interview. Include a title (e.g., ENGL 211 Profile: Name of Interviewee) and author's name (that's you). Please type or word process this document.
Group activities will be assigned and completed in class each week. Participants will submit individual work based on these assignments. Each group assignment will be worth 5 points. Grading will be based on participation.
The final technical project will include a technical paper (80 pts.) and a visual presentation (20 pts.) of the project, due by the beginning of class in Week 11. You are encouraged to choose topics that relate to your professional and personal interests. Projects that may be used at work are acceptable, although you should check with your employer regarding copyright and other concerns.
The paper may be in any form of technical communications discussed in class (e.g., research report, proposal, instructions manual, etc.) . Papers must be no shorter than 6 pages in length and no longer that 12 pages, excluding front and back matter. The paper must include significant research on subjects outside of class. Sources, of course, must be referenced appropriately.
You will also be required to prepare a visual presentation summarizing your project. This is not a formal presentation, but rather a visual representation of your work for exhibition. Options include preparing a poster board, a brochure or manual, or an electronic presentation (e.g., web page) if equipment is available. The instructor will provide more information and samples. These presentations will be exhibited for review by the class in our last meeting.
Important: In order to earn points for your visual presentation, you must write a critique of at least two presentations (other than your own). These critiques should be submitted to the instructor during the last class meeting. Critiques can be short, 2-3 paragraphs, and should focus on content and execution. Try to comment on what works and what does not. As these critiques will be shared with the presentations' authors, please keep your comments polite and constructive.
Some include a full downloadable paper.
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