RE: Tech writing course in vo-tech curriculum

["Susan W. Gallagher" <SGallagher -at- akonix -dot- com>]

> We are looking at requesting an additional option for our students in
> the communications area.  We are discussing adding a Technical Writing
> class as an option in place of the composition class that all of our
> students currently take.  We would like this class to concentrate on
> areas such as writing memos, Help Files, RFP's, program 
> documents, etc.
> along with general grammar and punctuation rules.
> 
> If you have a moment, I would really like your reaction to 
> this possible change.

I like the idea -- mostly. But I doubt that many of these vo-tech 
students have creating online help in their future. I'd concentrate 
on effective business communication -- letters and memos, resumes, 
expense reports, and instructions.

And yes, I'd include grammar, punctuation, and words that are
easily confused (affect/effect, to/too/two, etc.) -- and provide
insight into where to look this stuff up once they're out in the
real world.

Good luck!
-Sue Gallagher
sgallagher -at- akonix -dot- com

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