TWC 151 Introduction to Technical Writing and Communications II is an introduction to general principles in written scientific communication, research strategies, and oral presentations. Lectures and in-class writing focus upon research strategies, the formal report, technical style, and graphic illustration. Students practice delivery techniques for oral presentations and learn research skills for research report preparation.
Prerequisites: TWC 150 with a minimum grade of 60%
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 45 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Locate, assess, review and summarize scholarly papers related to the field of environment and geomatics
- Use and document primary sources in their own writing
- Create and deliver a substantial presentation on a subject related to the field of environment and geomatics
- Apply composition techniques applicable to the formal scientific report and its various components
Teaching and Learning Approach
This course is learner-centered, which means that lectures are minimal and students can expect to be active in
the classroom. This also means that students are expected to come prepared to work on in-class activities and
participate in class discussions.Learning Resources
Required:
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McMillan, VE. 2017. Writing in the biological sciences. 7 ed. Boston (MA): Bedford/St. Martin’s.Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. Course Introduction: Writing in the Sciences
2. Writing in the Sciences: Abstracts
3. Writing in the Sciences: Abstracts (continued)
4. Library Research Workshop
5. Documentation Workshop
6. Discussion of Review Paper and Presentation Assignments
7. Study Week
8. Work on Review Paper Assignment / Student Presentations
9. Work on Review Paper Assignment / Student Presentations
10. Discussion of Research Paper Assignment / Student Presentations
11. Work on Research Paper Assignment / Student Presentations
12. Work on Research Paper Assignment / Student Presentations
13. Work on Research Paper Assignment / Student Presentations
14. Conclusion / Student Presentations
15. EXAM PERIODAssessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Abstract Assignment | 1, 2, 4 | 15% |
| Library Workbook | 1, 2, 4 | 5% |
| Review Paper Assignment | 1, 2, 4 | 30% |
| Research Paper Assignment | 1, 2, 4 | 30% |
| Presentation Assignment | 2, 3 | 20% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.