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**__ Enduring Understandings __** Communication (written, verbal and non-verbal) competence and effectiveness is determined by authentic application of acquired skills.
 * __ Course Description __** Today’s world of employment demands effective writing that goes far beyond traditional essay composition. The purpose of this class is to assist student progress towards real life learning and communication environments and the application of complex thinking and writing skills. Writing assignments and instruction will pertain to career fields and 21st Century Skills. Throughout the course, students will focus on improved accuracy of their grammar, usage and mechanics.  **__ Course Units __**  · Intro to Technical Writing- grammar review, 21st Century Skills,   · Audience and Purpose- Brochures   · Interviews   · Technical Writing & Research- finding data, secondary sources, evaluating sources, taking notes, collecting primary data-surveys, group presentations   · Brief Correspondence- emails, memorandums, letters   · Instructions   · Informative Reports- summaries, progress reports & mechanism description   · News Releases   · Ethics in the workplace   · Employment Communication- resumes, cover letters   · Final Project

 v How does technical writing help a learner process their understanding of complex information?  v What writing skills are required in the 21st century?  v Beyond traditional essay writing, what are other effective modes of writing?
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