Introduction to Engineering Technical Reports
TCM 21800/ 1 Cr.
This integrated technical communication course introduces foundational skills for technical reports in engineering. Students will practice a recursive writing process and use techniques for analyzing content for different audiences and purposes.
- Available Online: No
- Credit by Exam: No
- Laptop Required: Yes
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to
• Describe and use a recursive writing process including planning, drafting,
reviewing, and revising multiple versions
• Analyze audience needs
• Work effectively in teams
• Summarize technical content for technical audiences
• Explain and use the basic elements of technical literacy
• Analyze, identify, write, and organize effective report sections
• Define critical components of labs and discuss them in a report
• Collect and report data to technical audiences
• Use basic features of Microsoft Word
• Critically analyze the ethical issues surrounding technical communication in
engineering fields
Principles of Undergraduate Learning (PULs)
2-Critical Thinking
1-Core Communication Skills