Deanna McGaughey-Summers |
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Learning ObjectivesThis week, you will be introduced to the course and the basic techniques of engineering communication. Our specific learning objectives are to:
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RemindersWeeks 2-4 will be conducted on Blackboard
Your assignment due dates are highlighted in the syllabus Assignments for week 2: 8/3/15: Discussion Board Assignment - Respond to the reading questions/activities posted in the discussion board under “Week 2” by 11:59pm on 8/3/15. 8/4/15: Discussion Board Assignment - Develop a work instruction for performing an oil change on your automobile. Format this document so that it is easy to read and use language appropriate for your target audience. On a separate sheet of paper, identify who the appropriate audience is for this type of document. Identify the writing level (4th grade, 6th grade level) that this document should be written at and explain why you believe that is the appropriate level. Post your work instruction by 11:59pm on 8/4/15. 8/5/15: Discussion Board Assignment - Select a manual from your home or work environment and prepare a critique of this document that includes: What the manual covers. Who is the target audience? How is the document organized? Is the language appropriate for the target audience? What are the strengths and weaknesses of the document? Post your manual critique by 11:59pm on 8/5/15. 8/6/15: Prepare an outline and annotated bibliography for your technical paper. See the assignment guide distributed in class and on Blackboard for specifications. Submit your assignment via “week 2” on Blackboard by 11:59pm on 8/6/15. You should record the due dates for your assignment in a calendar that you frequently use. The due dates for assignments are highlighted on the course calendar. |
Activity:
1. Choose a topic related to your field that you would like to research for your technical report assignment. 2. After we have discussed topics, we will begin the research process. Use keywords that generated in class to search for scientific articles in McMillen Library's Databases. You may want to also consult the library's subject guides. 3. Determine which citation style is used in your field. 4. Practice writing citations that you can use in your annotated bibliography. 5. Choose a specific type of report your would like to prepare. The genre you choose should be a form of writing specific to your field. See pp. 17-19 in Ruben for an overview of different types of technical reports. 6. Complete the audience analysis worksheets in the handout on "Audience Analysis: Building Information about Your Readers" |
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Deanna McGaughey-Summers
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dlms@dlmsummers.info
502-536-7739 |