Listing and explanation of course assignments (PDF)
Assignments Table
| WEEK # |
TOPICS |
IN-CLASS EXERCISES |
| 1 |
Introduction
Discuss: Introduction
Explain details of class. Go over syllabus. Discuss the combination of different kinds of writing instruction, including tech writing, essay writing, and professional writing, plus theoretical concerns. Urge students to bring laptops to class. |
In Class Writing: Memo to me about what they want to study in this class
Type in memos, critique together, go over basics of writing a memo |
| 2 |
CVs and Microsoft® PowerPoint®
Each student is assigned a topic in his or her field of expertise, and must write a single-spaced, single page explanation of that topic for a high school student. In class we will examine and critique these explanations, rewriting where necessary for clarity. The assignment should be submitted electronically prior to class by email. |
Peer Edit CVs |
| 3 |
Myerson |
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| 4 |
Heidegger
Lead into this assignment with an assignment exchange from the previous week.
Discuss: Heidegger |
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| 5 |
Workshop
Workshop: Full Drafts of Technological Communications Critique |
Presentation and critique of PW1 thoughts
Discuss tech industry leaders ideas
In-class team essay drafting. Outline, with a complete first and last paragraph |
| 6 |
Web Design Issues |
Look at C3 memos together
Presenting URLs of good and bad Web design, with critique. Have students bring in examples of good and bad Web design |
| 7 |
Kittler and Blog Debates |
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| 8 |
Web Designs |
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| 9 |
Gaming |
Critique of reviews
Peer critique of C5 |
| 10 |
Review
Catching Up |
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| 11 |
Oral Presentations |
Oral presentations of final projects |
| 12 |
Oral Presentations (cont.) |
Oral presentations of final projects |