ENGLISH 3010
WRITING IN THE PROFESSIONS
Course Description:
This course is primarily for students who have been accepted into one of Dixie State College’s baccalaureate programs: business or computer science. The focus of the course is to give you experience in developing the writing and communication skills you will use in your profession. English 3010 will help you to understand a variety of approaches to professional writing, to analyze approaches to writing found in various texts from professional settings, and to develop skills in writing for professional purposes. You also will have the opportunity to explore intercultural contexts in writing, business ethics in writing, and the Internet’s impact on writing.
Required Texts:
Successful Writing at Work, seventh edition written by Philip C. Kolin. Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
The Business Writer’s Companion, third edition written by Gerald J. Alred, Charles T. Brusaw, and Walter E. Oliu. Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin’s
Workload and Your Commitment:
There will be five main writing projects for varying purposes and audiences, with varied formats. Some projects will involve various stages/steps that need to be submitted with the main project. We’ll use a process approach so that you have the opportunity to exchange and critique drafts from writing partners, and one project will be written collaboratively with a team. These techniques will help you to become a better writer. Also, almost every week there will be a required online discussion that is based on reading and analysis of professional articles or writing samples.
To be successful in this course, you need to be motivated and self-directed so that you complete weekly projects and participate in online discussions. (If these qualities describe you, you will be successful in this class! You’ll also enjoy it and learn a lot.) I also will be available in person (McDonald #233), by phone (435.652.7829), or online (albertin@dixie.edu) to assist you with any course/writing project concern.
Computer needs:
Review the computer specifications web page, and make sure you update your multimedia drivers and check your web browser.ACCESSING THIS ONLINE COURSE:
To access ENGL 3010 or other online courses on WebCT, please complete the following steps:
1. Go online to http://www.dixie.edu/online/vista/ - this is the WebCT entry page.
2. You must now formulate your WebCT ID and password. Go to the WebCT entry page and click on What is your WebCT ID/Password?
3. Finally, you can log on, click on Log on to WebCT (WebCT ID and passwords will NOT be active until the beginning of the semester)