Eng 352 - Technical Writing (Prerequisite: HSS 101): An advanced writing course. Combines current theory with actual practice to prepare students as technical writers. Analyze complex communication situations and design appropriate responses through tasks that involve problem solving, rhetorical theory, document design, oral presentations, writing teams, audience awareness, ethical considerations, and gender equity issues.

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There are approximately two (2) assignments per week in this course. If you miss the due date, you will receive no credit. Therefore, you will need to keep up with the assignments from the beginning. If you are new to WebCT, log on immediately and begin familiarizing yourself with the environment.

Please be aware that online courses are harder than face-to-face courses - it is up to you to turn in your assignments on time. Therefore, you should not take this course unless you are self-disciplined and can manage your time. Also, studies have shown that students are less satisfied with online courses.

- There is no required textbook for the class; however, you will a digital camera -

- You will need to use MicroSoft Office (Word and PowerPoint) -

Syllabus

We are using the new WebCT 6 this semester, an upgrade from WebCT 4. Here are the instructions for accessing WebCT 6:

Go to http://webct.njit.edu/webct6 and click on the “Login to WebCT 6 link.”
Before logging in, it is a good idea to click on the “Check Browser” link at the top of the screen.
The “Check Browser” link will make sure that you are using a browser that is supported, that cookies and JavaScript are enabled, that your pop-up blocker is turned off and that you are using a supported version of Java.
If you need help allowing pop-ups for our WebCT site please see the tutorials at http://webct6.njit.edu/webct6. Please be aware that your browser may have multiple pop-up blockers installed.
Once you have confirmed that you browser is properly configured, click on the “Log In” button.
You will be asked for your “User name” and “Password”. This will be your UCID login and password.
The first time you log-in you will be asked to accept NJIT’s security certificate. For more information on accepting our security certificates please see the tutorials at http://webct.njit.edu/webct6 or http://ist.njit.edu/support/certificate/index.php.
Locate your course from the course list and click on the title for the course.

If at any time you are experiencing problems with your browser or are unable to log in please let the helpdesk know at 973-596-2900 (be sure to tell them you are using WebCT 6).

Finally, please be aware that WebCT 6 and WebCT 4 are installed on two different machines. Therefore, if you are enrolled in another course that uses WebCT 4 please remember to also check that site regularly.

Assignment Deadlines

Date	Assignment Due Sunday 11:55	Date	Assignment Due Wednesday 11:55

1/27	Mini-essay #1 – Introduce yourself on the BB, upload (5%)	1/30	Mini-essay #2 – Answer the questions in the Word document (2%)
2/3	File Size Exercise (5%)	2/6	FOP 1^st Draft (5%)
2/10		2/13	FOP Peer Testing (5%)
2/17	Final Draft FOP (5%)	2/20	Wikipedia Topic, upload (5%)
2/24	Wikipedia 1^st Draft, upload (5%)	2/27	Post Final Draft Wikipedia, upload (5%)
3/2	Post Proposal Topic, upload (5%)	3/5	Proposal PowerPoint with Images Only (5%)
3/9	Annotated Bibliography (5%)	3/12
3/23	Proposal 1^st Draft (5%)	3/26	Mini-essay #3 (2%)
3/30	Proposal Peer Reviews (5%)	4/2	Mini-essay #4 (2%)
4/6	1^st Draft Online Portfolio (5%)	4/9
4/13	Final Draft Proposal (10%)	4/16
4/20	Photo Essay (or Video) on a Topic of Your Choice (5%)	4/23
4/27	Final Draft Online Portfolio (10%)	4/30
5/4	Mini-essay #5 (4%)	Class over! Have a good summer!

English 352 - Technical Writing - Online - Distance Learning

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Assignment Deadlines