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To Write is to Read.

Crow, John T. – Technical Writing Teacher, 1986

Argues in favor of a specific component in technical writing courses devoted to the explanation, demonstration, and analysis of the reading comprehension process. Includes classroom activities for teaching this information, for working on writing problems relevant to ease of reading, and for analyzing writing problems in light of the reading…

Descriptors: Course Content, Higher Education, Reading Comprehension, Reading Processes

Integrating Computer Technology in Business Communication Courses: Business Reports and Letters.

Smith, Edgar Ray – 1984

The University of Tennessee has integrated computer technology into its business report and letter writing course, an 11-week course required of all business administration undergraduates. Basic principles of management and introduction to computer courses are prerequisites. Early course content emphasizes foundations of report writing, the…

Descriptors: Business Communication, Computer Assisted Instruction, Course Content, Higher Education

The Press Release as a Beginning Assignment in Technical Writing.

Hester, Mary – Technical Writing Teacher, 1986

Describes a method for using the press release to introduce basic technical writing principles and increase students' writing confidence. Includes lecture format and writing assignment. (HTH)

Descriptors: Attitude Change, Course Content, Higher Education, Student Attitudes

Teaching Writing in Industry: One Company's Approach.

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Hocker, Janis; Dempsey, Bobby – Technical Communication: Journal of the Society for Technical Communication, 1994

Discusses the training skills, course content, and methodology needed to create a good business writing program for a company. (SR)

Descriptors: Business Correspondence, Course Content, Industrial Training, On the Job Training

Technical Writing Resources. A Handbook for Engineering and Technology Faculty at Purdue.

Cheek, Madelon – 1984

Ideas for technical writing assistance and resources that are available to Purdue University faculty who incorporate a writing component into their courses are presented in this guide. Following an introduction containing the purpose, background, and scope of the guide, three main topics and their subtopics form the guide's structure: (1)…

Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Content Area Writing, Course Content, Faculty Handbooks