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ENG 407B

Fundamentals of Technical Writing

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelUpper Division
Average gradeA-
Standard

Overview

Description

Examines rhetorical principles, composing practices, and genre knowledge involved in effective technical writing. Focused study of technical documents in businesses, organizations, or government agencies.

Requirements

Prerequisites

  • at least Junior standing
ENG 301ENG 303
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): ENG 301 or ENG 303 or at least Junior standing.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Fall

Terms

fall

Restrictions

at least Junior standing

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • assemble a polished workplace writing portfolio, including letter of application and résumé targeted to a specific professional writing position.
  • conduct rhetorical inquiry into contexts for workplace writing.
  • demonstrate fluency with the range of genres and documents commonly required in professional workplace writing.
  • give and receive constructive feedback on portfolio materials.
  • select and draft the correct materials for job-seeking in professional workplace writing.
  • demonstrate knowledge of several resources that assist with developing and revising workplace documents.