May 01, 2024  
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2016-2017 
    
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PTECH 120: Technical Writing

5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S, SR
Students in this course will learn the definition, distinct features, and diverse applications of technical writing. They will also practice and learn the specific characteristics of technical writing: subject, audience, organization, style, tone, and other special features. Various technical writing formats such as business communications, informative reports, analytical and persuasive briefs, and research proposals will be practiced and learned.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL& 101  and successful completion of IT 100  or IT 105  and BT 101  or BT 104.