ENG 120 : Advanced Technical Writing

Develop the skills to create clear, user-friendly technical documents and enhance your ability to communicate complex concepts effectively in a professional setting.

Enroll Today to Save Tuition

Course Curriculum

1. Course Overview and Learning Outcomes
1. Introduction
1. Video: What is Technical Writing
2. Technical Writing
3. Academic Writing Versus Technical Writing
4. Considerations of Technical Documents
5. Quiz 1.1
1. Video: Ethics in Technical Writing
2. Technical Writing Ethics
3. Visuals & Readability
4. Labels and Callouts
5. Captions and Notes
6. The Writing Process
7. Quiz 1.2
1. Summary
1. Introduction
1. Ethics and Technical Communication
2. Stakeholders
3. Ethical Writing
4. Quiz 2.1
1. Addressing Unethical Practices
2. Employing Ethical Techniques
3. Ethics Decision Checklist
4. Quiz 2.2
1. Legal Issues and Communication
2. Communication and Style Constraints
3. Legal Requirements: Protecting Consumers
4. Quiz 2.3
1. Summary
1. Introduction
1. Video: Good Collaboration
2. Collaboration
3. Quiz 3.1
1. Social Media & Internet Presence
2. Quiz 3.2
1. Summary
1. Introduction
1. Principles to Keep in Mind
2. Pronouns and Active Versus Passive Voice
3. Focus and Specificity
4. Business Letters
5. Quiz 4.1
1. Video: Tips for Creating a Great Cover Letter
2. Understanding the Difference Between Application Letters and Cover Letters
3. Application Letters
4. Checklist for Writing an Application Letter
5. Sample Application Letters
6. Cover Letters
7. Quiz 4.2
1. Video: Delivering Bad News & Making Apologies
2. Common Components of Business Letters
3. Business Letter Formats
4. Quiz 4.3
1. Summary
1. Introduction
1. Video: Writing an Effective Business Email
2. Video: Writing a Business Memo
3. Video: The Key Forms of Business Writing: Basic Memo
4. Memos Overview
5. Emails, Texting, & Microblog Overview
6. Quiz 5.1
1. Texting
2. Microblogs
3. Email
4. Tips for Effective Business Emails
5. Netiquette
6. Quiz 5.2
1. When is E-mail the Appropriate Form of Communication to Use?
2. When is E-mail Not an Appropriate Form of Communication to Use?
3. Audience
4. Important Components of an Effective E-mail
5. Additional Tips for Writing More Effective Emails
6. Sample Emails
7. Quiz 5.3
1. Summary
1. Introduction
1. Definitions
2. Descriptions
3. Instructions
4. Quiz 6.1
1. Video: Beginning Graphic Design: Layout & Composition
2. Technical Definitions
3. Technical Descriptions
4. Contents and Organization of Descriptions
5. Sources of Description
6. Miscellaneous Concerns
7. Graphics and Format in Descriptions
8. Quiz 6.2
1. Instructions
2. Step-By-Step Instructions
3. Troubleshooting, Conclusion, Warnings
4. Quiz 6.3
1. Summary
1. Introduction
1. Report
2. Types of Reports
3. Checklist for Ensuring That a Report Fulfills Its Goals
4. Quiz 7.1
1. Progress Reports
2. Purpose of a Progress Report
3. Format of a Progress Report
4. Organizational Patterns for Progress Reports
5. Structural Overview
6. Quiz 7.2
1. Video: Feasibility Study
2. Long Reports
3. Feasibility Reports
4. Recommendation Reports
5. Evaluation Reports
6. Typical Contents of Recommendation and Feasibility Reports
7. Typical Sections of a Recommendation or Feasibility Report
8. Revision Checklist for Feasibility and Recommendation Reports
9. Quiz 7.3
1. Summary
1. Introduction
1. Resumes
2. Overview
3. Marketing Focus
4. Quality, Clarity, and Accuracy
5. How to Craft the Perfect Résumé
6. Quiz 8.1
1. Video: Importance of a good resume
2. A well-written résumé
3. Quiz 8.2
1. Video: What Should You Include on a Resume?
2. Video: How to Design Your Resume
3. Header
4. Education Section
5. Work Experience
6. Skills and Additional Information
7. References
8. Functional Résumés
9. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
10. Quiz 8.3
1. Summary
1. Introduction
1. Cover Letters
2. Preliminary Work
3. List Your Top Ten Strengths
4. List Your Top Five Weaknesses
5. Quiz 9.1
1. Decipher the Job Description and Identify Each Skill and Qualification
2. Quiz 9.2
1. The Cover Letter Template
2. Sample Application Letters
3. Portfolio
4. Quiz 9.3
1. Summary
1. Introduction
1. Proposal Purposes & Parts
2. Kinds of Proposals
3. Additional Proposal Elements to Consider
4. Proposal Samples
5. Quiz 10.1
1. Summary
1. Introduction
1. Overview of Research Terminology and Methods
2. Quiz 11.1
1. Research Sources
2. Quiz 11.2
1. Defining Scope
2. Quiz 11.3
1. Research Ethics, Methods, Guidelines
2. Quiz 11.4
1. Video: Information Literacy
2. Research & Information Literacy
3. Quiz 11.5
1. Video: What do you look for in technical writers?
2. Video: Research in Technical Writing
3. Ways Technical Writers Conduct Research
4. Quiz 11.6
1. Using Your Research
2. Quiz 11.7
1. Video: Citation Help And Avoiding Plagiarism
2. What is Plagiarism and How Can I Avoid It?
3. Quiz 11.8
1. Summary
1. Introduction
1. Readability and Its Importance
2. Quiz 12.1
1. 7 Cs of Professional Writing
2. Quiz 12.2
1. Conciseness Improves Flow
2. Quiz 12.3
1. Sentence Structure
2. Tone
3. Quiz 12.4
1. Using Sentences to Emphasize or Subordinate Ideas
2. Quiz 12.5
1. Video: Active VS Passive Voice
2. English verbs
3. Quiz 12.6
1. Parallel Structure
2. Quiz 12.7
1. Verbs
2. Quiz 12.8
1. Commas
2. Possession
3. Quiz 12.9
1. Summary
1. Assignment
2. Rubric for Assignment
1. Final Exam Instructions
2. Final Exam- Part 1- Writing Assessment
3. Final Exam- Part 1- Writing Assessment Rubric
4. Final Exam - Part 2 -Multiple Choice Questions

About this course

206 lessons
1750+ Transfer Colleges
ACE & NCCRS Approved
Globally Recognized

Answers You Didn't Know You Needed!

General Questions

Is there any time commitment we have to give?

With UPI, you determine your own level of time commitment. You can move through coursework quickly or slow down your pace.
Are there exams? How is the course grading done?
YES, there are exams—held online on our platform and are proctored. Your course grade distribution is:

25% Attendance

25% Quiz

25% Assignments

25% Final Exam

Content Questions

How to check if your university will accept credits from UPI study?

To ensure your UPI Study courses transfer to your university, check two things:

1) Is your university listed? If it's one of the 1,500 universities listed with NCCRS, you're all set.

OR

2) Check your university's credit policy. If it says they accept credits from "regionally accredited" universities, you're good to go! As long as you meet one of these criteria, your courses should transfer without a hitch.

Check the list of colleges here.

Membership Questions

Will there be hand holding to help transfer courses?

Yes, that is what differentiates UPI. With each student their advisor will guide them on how to move forward.

English 120: Advanced Technical Writing

Chapter 1: Introduction to Technical Writing

Ch 1.1: Understanding the Fundamentals

Ch 1.2: Technical Writing Ethics and Responsibilities

Summary of Chapter 1

Chapter 2: Ethical and Legal Obligations

Ch 2.1: Understanding Responsibilities, Stakeholders, and Legal Considerations

Ch 2.2: Addressing Unethical Practices and Employing Ethical Techniques in Professional Writing

Ch 2.3: Legal Issues, Communication Constraints, and Style Guidelines in Professional Writing

Summary of Chapter 2

Chapter 3: Writing Collaboratively & Using Social Media

Ch 3.1: Effective Teamwork: The Power of Collaboration

Ch 3.2: Leveraging Social Media and Managing Online Presence

Summary of Chapter 3

Chapter 4: Essential Components and Strategies for Effective Business Writing

Ch 4.1: Comprehensive Guide to Effective Business Writing

Ch 4.2: Comprehensive Guide to Writing Effective Application Letters and Cover Letters

Ch 4.3: Comprehensive Guide to the Components and Style of Business Letters

Summary of Chapter 4

Chapter 5: Effective Communication in the Workplace: Memos, Emails, and Digital Etiquette

Ch 5.1: Internal Communication Methods: Memos, Emails, Texting, and Microblogs

Ch 5.2: Effective Digital Communication and Netiquette in Business

Ch 5.3: Guidelines for Effective E-mail Communication in a Business Setting

Summary of Chapter 5

Chapter 6: Writing Effective Technical Content: Definitions, Descriptions, and Instructions

Ch 6.1: Writing Definitions, Descriptions, & Instructions

Ch 6.2: Writing Technical Definitions and Descriptions

Ch 6.3: Comprehensive Guide to Writing Effective Instruction Manuals

Summary of Chapter 6

Chapter 7: Overview of Technical Reports: Types, Purpose, and Structure

Ch 7.1: Technical Report Writing: Structure, Types, and Best Practices

Ch 7.2: Progress Reports: Structure, Purpose, and Formats

Ch 7.3: Comprehensive Guide to Long Reports: Feasibility, Recommendation, and Evaluation Reports

Summary of Chapter 7

Chapter 8: Comprehensive Guide to Crafting an Effective Résumé

Ch 8.1: Crafting a Compelling Résumé: Key Strategies for Effective Job Searching

Ch 8.2: Purpose and Goal of a Résumé

Ch 8.3: Comprehensive Guide to Crafting an Effective Résumé

Summary of Chapter 8

Chapter 9: An Effective Cover Letter: Structure, Strategy, and Presentation

Ch 9.1: Crafting an Effective Cover Letter

Ch 9.2: Deciphering Job Descriptions: Aligning Skills and Strengths for Successful Applications

Ch 9.3: Comprehensive Guide to Crafting an Effective Cover Letter

Summary of Chapter 9

Chapter 10: Proposals

Ch 10.1: Comprehensive Guide to Effective Proposals

Summary of Chapter 10

Chapter 11: Comprehensive Guide to Ethical Research Practices and Avoiding Plagiarism

Ch 11.1: Research Terminology and Methods

Ch 11.2: Finding and Evaluating Research Sources

Ch 11.3: Defining the Scope of your Project

Ch 11.4: Ethical Considerations and Guidelines for Conducting Human Research

Ch 11.5: Research & Information Literacy

Ch 11.6: Performing Research

Ch 11.7: Effective Research and Source Utilization in Technical Writing

Ch 11.8: Avoiding Plagiarism

Summary of Chapter 11

Chapter 12: Punctuation, Grammar, and Conventions of English

Ch 12.1: Grammar & Style

Ch 12.2: Communicating with Precision

Ch 12.3: Conciseness

Ch 12.4: Sentence Structure & Tone

Ch 12.5: Emphasis & Subordination

Ch 12.6: Active vs. Passive Voice

Ch 12.7 Parallel Construction

Ch 12.8 Using Verbs Effectively

Ch 12.9: Punctuation

Summary of Chapter 12

ASSIGNMENT

FINAL EXAM

About this course

Answers You Didn't Know You Needed!