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Technical Writing for Technicians

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Fleming, Will, author.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Humanities--Textbooks.
Humanities.
Rhetoric--Textbooks.
Rhetoric.
Academic achievement--Textbooks.
Academic achievement.
Physical Description:
1 online resource
Place of Publication:
[Place of publication not identified] Open Oregon Educational Resources [2020]
Language Note:
In English.
Summary:
Technical Writing for CTE is an open source e-textbook designed specifically for use in LBCC’s WD4 (Technical Writing for Welders) and all versions of IN4 (Technical Writing for CTE).
Contents:
I. WEEK 1
What is Technical Writing/Technical Communication?
II. WEEK 2
Audience/Reader Types
Writing Effective Emails
Sample Student Email
Grammar Lesson 1 - Capitalization
III. WEEK 3
Intake Documents
Intake Document Student Sample (Auto/Diesel)
Intake Document Student Sample (Mechatronics)
Grammar Lesson 2 - Apostrophes/Possessive S
IV. WEEK 4
Writing Instructions
Document Design Basics
Using Visuals
V. WEEK 5
Delivering Bad News/Written Apologies
Grammar Lesson 3 - Possessive Pronouns & Other Commonly Confused Words
Seven Goals for Delivering Bad News
Optional Article: Seven Tips on How to Apologize in the Business World
VI. WEEK 6
Project Completion/Documenting Work Completed
Project Completion Student Sample - Automotive Invoice
Project Completion Student Sample - Welding
Closeout Documentation Information for Welding and Fabrication Jobs (Welding Dept.)
Grammar Lesson 4 - Quotation Marks
VII. WEEK 7
Accident and Incident Reports
Sample Student Accident Report
VIII. WEEK 8
Resumes
Resume Checklist
Eight Resume Tips
Resume Sample (Diesel Mechanic)
Resume Sample (Pipe Welder)
Resume Sample (Welding)
IX. WEEK 9
Employment Documents - Cover Letters
Sample Student Cover Letter - Welding
Sample Student Cover Letter - Automotive
Employment Documents: Inquiry Letters
Annotated Job Inquiry Sample
X. WEEK 10
Final Quiz Grammar Review
Technical Descriptions
Technical Description (sample 1)
Technical Description (sample 2)
XI. Additional Resources for Writing/Technical Communication
General Design Concepts
Basic Design and Readability in Publications
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