Sample Course Syllabus

The final syllabus will be available in the Learning Management System.

This is a past syllabus providing a general idea of what the course entails. This does not represent the current course's syllabus, requirements or expectations.

Course Overview

The class is concerned with practical, efficient writing and the acquisition of highly marketable skills that benefit every professional. Writing here means more than the words you use and their arrangement to create meaning. This course also places equal emphasis on the design and presentation of your work. Our projects are often multimodal, meaning they combine media. You might “write” using text in conjunction with image, sound, video, etc. Welcome.

Course Work

• Portfolio (20%): To prepare you for entry into a job, an internship, or graduate school, you will compose a resume (or CV) and a cover letter (or personal statement).  

• Presentation (20%): Therefore, you will prepare a recorded slideshow presentation utilizing basic graphic design principles to inform and excite a public audience.  

• Recommendation Report (30%): Research a technology or third-party service thoroughly and communicate your findings to your team, informing their decision to utilize the product. You will be allowed to work individually or collaboratively.  

• Participation (30%): Your presence in this course is valued and necessary. Throughout the semester, you will complete various small-group tasks and communicate to me through short written check-ins.