ENGL 365: Technical Writing
(Spring 2003)

• Class Policies

• Daily Schedule

• Assignments/Grades

• Assignment Specifications

• The assignments on the syllabus are subject to change during the semester. The most current versions of the syllabus assignments will be available on this Website. You are responsible for keeping up with the assignments posted on the Website.

• Assignments are due on the dates specified on the syllabus; if a due date changes, that change will be noted on the Website. If you have a problem meeting a deadline, you must discuss it with me BEFORE the due date. Otherwise all late assignments will be penalized 1/2 letter grade per day.

• All students are responsible for any classes they miss. If you miss a class, you are responsible for contacting someone in the class to get any missed notes or assignments.

Attendance:

• You are allowed 3 absences from class; after the 3rd absence, your final average can be lowered 1/2 letter grade per absence.

• You are expected to arrive on time; excessive tardiness will be considered absences.

Preparation and Participation:

• You are expected to arrive for each class having read the assignment on the syllabus for that day. You are expected to be able to answer questions about the readings and participate intelligently in class discussions about them. You are also expected to bring any materials necessary for the day's assignments (books, notes, drafts, etc.).

• For days on which workshops are scheduled, you are expected to participate actively in your group's assignment. If you fail to participate, you will be asked to leave (and will be counted absent).

• You are expected to be courteous and attentive during class. This means not talking with your classmates or working on other projects (newspapers, homework, etc) during lectures. If you bring a cell phone, it must be turned off during class.

• Coming to class unprepared, failing to participate in class discussions/workshops, or disrupting class is not acceptable and will result in a low class participation grade.

Academic Honesty:

• All students are expected to adhere to the UL Academic Honesty Policy. This includes doing your own work both inside and outside of class. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in a grade of F on the assignment in question, and possibly an automatic F for the course.

• Introduction to ENGL365

• Discussion of Syllabus
• Interview Workshop

• Ch. 1 "An Introduction to Technical Writing" (2-9)
• Writing Workshop for Introductions

• Introductions
• Turn in Written Introductions

• Ch. 2 "Producing the Product" (11-25)
• "Grammar" and "Punctuation" (513-29)

• Ch. 15 "The Summary" (407-17)
• Receive Specifications for Writing Assignment #1

• "Clarity" (26-42)

• "Organization" and "Ethics" (42-54)

• "Mechanics and Spelling" (529-37)
• Rough Draft of WA#1 Due (Revision Workshop)

• Ch. 4 "Audience Recognition and Involvement" (62-90)
• Final Draft of WA#1 Due (Proofing Workshop)

• Ch. 5 "Memos" (98-122)

• Ch. 6 "Letters" (123-66)
• Receive Specifications for Writing Assignment #2

• Ch. 8 "Document Design" (197-212)

• Ch. 7 "The Job Search" (171-93)
• Rough Draft of WA#2 Due (Revision Workshop)

• Final Draft of WA#2 Due (Proofing Workshop)
• Receive Specifications for WA#3 and Begin Research

• Style Workshop

• Conferences for WA#3 (No Class)

• Conferences for WA#3 (No Class)

• Ch. 9 "Graphics" (215-40)
• Final Draft of WA3# Due

• Chapter 11 "Technical Descriptions" (270-86)
  
  
  
  

• Ch. 12 "Instructions and User's Manuals" (289-340)
• Receive Specifications for WA#4

• Ch. 10 "Flyers, Brochures and Newsletters" (244-66)

• Ch. 18 "Oral Presentations" (494-510)
• Rough Draft of WA#4 Due (Revision Workshop)
• Receive Specifications and Time Slots for Final Project

• Ch. 14 "Research" (386-405)
• Final Draft of WA#4 Due (Proofing Workshop)

• Ch. 16 "Reports" (419-59)
  
  
  

• Oral Presentations

• Oral Presentations

• Oral Presentations

• Oral Presentations