| CODE | AET1907 |
| TITLE | Technical Report Writing (ENGL221) |
| UM LEVEL | 01 - Year 1 in Modular Undergraduate Course |
| MQF LEVEL | 5 |
| ECTS CREDITS | 6 |
| DEPARTMENT | Institute of Aerospace Technologies |
| DESCRIPTION | This course introduces students to the preparation of formal and informal technical reports, abstracts, proposals, instructions, professional correspondence and other forms of technical communication. Major emphasis is placed on the long technical report and the acquisition of advanced writing skills. Study-unit Aims: Students produce a variety of written assignments that reflect industry-based standards and values. Students who satisfactorily complete this course must be able to express themselves correctly and efficiently, authoring documents that non-experts can comprehend. The course will focus on and thus strengthen writing and presentation skills and techniques that have been introduced in lower-level communication classes. Learning Outcomes: Upon course completion, students will be able to: 1. Explain the importance of audience analysis in technical communication and be able to apply it in practical contexts. (PO 3, 4, 12); 2. Apply the particular conventions of definitions, descriptions, instructions, processes, and other types of professional communications, including electronic correspondence, to all technical documents. (PO 3); 3. Recognize and discuss ethical implications of decisions in technical communications. (PO 3, 4, 5, 12); 4. Correctly compose and use headings, legends, abstracts, graphs and tables. (PO 3, 4, 7); 5. Communicate in writing with minimal errors in grammar, usage, mechanics, and sentence structure. (PO 3); 6. Prepare a formal technical proposal in an individual or collaborative team structure. (PO 3, 4, 7, 9); 7. Prepare a formal presentation developed from the technical proposal or report in an individual or collaborative team structure, using visual aids. (PO 3, 4, 7, 9); 8. Employ appropriate documentation in a lengthy, thoroughly researched, summative project or evaluative technical report. (PO 3, 14); Worldwide College of Arts and Sciences General Education Program Outcomes 1. Apply knowledge of college level mathematics to defining and solving problems; 2. Apply statistical methods in the analysis and interpretation of data for the purpose of drawing valid conclusions relating to the solutions of problems; 3. Communicate ideas in written form in both technical and non-technical areas; 4. Communicate ideas in non-written form, such as through oral presentations or visual media; 5. Recognize the importance of professional, ethical and social responsibility; 6. Understand the natural world, to include the impact of the environment on aerospace operations and aerospace operations on the environment, as well as everyday life and professional experiences; 7. Use digitally-enabled technology to organize and manipulate data, perform calculations, aid in solving problems, and communicate solutions, ideas, and concepts; 8. Use scientific information in critical thinking and decision-making processes; 9. Function on multi-cultural and/or multi-disciplinary teams; 10. Apply economic principles to identify, formulate, and solve problems within professional and personal environments; 11. Identify and participate in professional and personal development activities through organizations and self-directed learning; 12. Understand contemporary issues in society; 13. Recognize the complexity and diversity of the human experience, including cultural, aesthetic, psychological, philosophical, and spiritual dimensions; 14. Conduct and report research in accordance with professional standards. Further information is available to students on the ERAU platform. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: The Essentials of Technical Communication. Edition: 4th. Year: 2017. ISBN Print: 9780190856144. ISBN eBook: 9780190856212. Author: Elizabeth Tebeaux, Sam Dragga. Publisher: Oxford University Press Note: Access to multimedia presentation software (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint®, Apple Keynote®, Google Slides™, etc.) is needed to compose a required presentation. Access to a video camera or smartphone capable of recording audio/video is encouraged. Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. Edition: 6th. Year: 2010. ISBN: 978-1-4338-0561-5. Author: American Psychological Association. Publisher: American Psychological Association Note: For further information, see the APA website. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Prerequisite Study-unit: AET1905 |
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Online Learning |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2023/4. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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