Professional communications
6 points
* Two 1-hour lectures and one hour of tutorials per week
* Second semester
* Clayton
* Prohibitions: BUS2030, SYS2204
Objectives On completion of the subject, students should be able to write a clear set of technical instructions, descriptions and arguments; conduct library research for technical information; demonstrate an understanding of basic English grammar; and write clear documentation.
Synopsis Topics covered include introduction to communication; library research; summarising skills; grammar; software documentation; report writing; memos; writing to persuade; ethics; collaborative writing; meetings; electronic conferencing; spreadsheet graphics.
Assessment Examination (3 hours): 70%
* Writing assignment: 20%
* Documentation assignment 10%
* One compulsory library assignment
(hurdle requirement)
Recommended texts
Anderson P V Technical writing: A reader-centered approach Harcourt Brace, 1995
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