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This free and open online course in Technical Writing was produced by the WA State Board for Community & Technical Colleges [http://sbctc.edu/].

Writing reports, memorandums, and other business and technical documents with an emphasis on layout, tone, clarity, and conciseness. Instruction in research technique, research paper formatting, and academic documentation, culminating in a formal report on a technical topic. Discussions and assignments in this class reveal methods for developing the writing skills and techniques needed to communicate effectively and efficiently in professional and technical industries. The course explores techniques for gathering, organizing, and presenting technical information in written reports for technical and non-technical readers. By studying the purpose and design of reports commonly used in business and technical industries, students will gain practical writing experience and stronger persuasive skills, which will also be useful in academic writing.

To access all materials for this course you may download either the ANGEL export file or the IMS Common Cartridge file. While the ANGEL file is specific to that system, the Common Cartridge file is compatible with many learning management systems. More information on Common Cartridge is available at http://www.imsglobal.org/cc/ .

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