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| {{Large|Technical Writing in the Digital Age: A Coursebook}} | | {{Dc|T}}{{start|he way we write and communicate}} has transformed fundamentally in the digital age. No longer confined to the printed page, writing now encompasses a variety of formats, from blog posts and social media updates to interactive web content and multimodal storytelling. Graduate-level courses on writing, editing, and publishing with digital media will equip students with the conceptual frameworks, practical skills, and critical awareness necessary to thrive in this dynamic and ever-evolving landscape. |
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| ''Directions: For each lesson below, follow all links and read them carefully. All assigned readings not linked may be found on my server or in your assigned textbook. See your [[ENGL 5106|individual syllabus]] for due dates and additional instructions.''
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| ==1: Understanding Technical Writing in the Digital Age==
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| # Defining “Technical Writing” and Its Evolution
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| #* [[CompFAQ/Technical Writing|What is “technical writing”?]]
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| #* [[CompFAQ/Digital Writing|What is “digital writing”?]]
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| #* [[CompFAQ/Digital Writing/Tech Writing|What is “technical writing in the digital age”?]]
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| #* [[CompFAQ/Digital Writing/Skills/Development|What practical development skills should digital writers have?]]
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| #* [[CompFAQ/Digital Writing/Professional Domain|Why do I need a professional domain name?]]
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| #* [[CompFAQ/Digital Writing/Domain|How do I register a domain name?]]
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| # Additional Reading (choose one to read)
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| #* “What Is Technical Communication?” — chapter 1 of {{harvtxt|Balzotti|2022}}
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| #* “Technical Communication in the Entrepreneurial Workplace” — chapter 1 of {{harvtxt|Johnson-Sheehan|2018}}
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| #* “Introduction to Technical Communication” — chapter 1 of {{harvtxt|Lannon|Gurak|2022}}
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| #* “Introducing Design Thinking (and Making) for Technical Communication” — chapter 1 of {{harvtxt|Tham|2021}}
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| #* “The Landscape of Digital Writing” — chapter 1 in {{harvtxt|DeVoss|Eidman-Aadahl|Hicks|2010}}
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| # To Do: [[ENGL 5106/Establishing Your Professional Persona|Establishing Your Professional Persona]]
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| # Post: Introduce yourself and the professional, or discourse, community that you will represent in your writing this semester and/or perhaps in the future as a professional. What is your understanding of “technical writing in the digital age” at this point? What did you glean from your reading? Which seem most applicable to your interests as a digital writer? The project above asks you to announce your new domain name; you may do that in this post. (750–1000 words)
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| ==2: Strong Writing, Digital Literacy, and Credibility==
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| # String Writing & Digital Literacy: What They Entail
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| #* [[CompFAQ/Digital Writing/Skills|Digital literacy requires what skills?]]
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| #* [[CompFAQ/Digital Writing/Personas|What are personas?]]
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| #* [[CompFAQ/Digital Writing/Credibility|How do I build and maintain “credibility”?]]
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| # Additional Reading (choose at least one)
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| #* “25 Ways to Improve Writing Immediately” — chapter 1 of {{harvtxt|Arnold|2013}}
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| #* “On Writing Well” — chapter 1 of {{harvtxt|Carroll|2010}}
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| #* “Shorten and Strengthen Sentences” — chapter 13 of {{harvtxt|Barr|2010}}
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| #* “Ethics” — chapter 5 of {{harvtxt|Balzotti|2022}}
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| # Post: Evaluating Digital Literacy in Technical Writing
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| # Reading: "Writing and Community Engagement: A Critical Sourcebook" edited by Thomas Deans and "Digital Literacy for Technical Communication" by Rachel Spilka
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| ==3: Style and Tone in Digital Writing==
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| # Style Guidelines for Digital Writing
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| #* [[CompFAQ/Digital Writing/Style|Should digital writing use a particular style?]]
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| # Additional Reading (choose one)
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| #* “Digital Media Versus Analog Media” — chapter 2 of {{harvtxt|Carroll|2010}}
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| #* “Write for the Web” — chapter 1; “Define Your Voice” — chapter 3 of {{harvtxt|Barr|2010}}
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| #* “Style” — chapter 3 of {{harvtxt|Balzotti|2022}}
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| #* “Revising the Writing Process: Learning to Write in a Digital World” — chapter 2 in {{harvtxt|DeVoss|Eidman-Aadahl|Hicks|2010}}
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| # Post: Crafting Effective Digital Messages
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| # Reading: "Style: Lessons in Clarity and Grace" by Joseph M. Williams and "The Elements of Style" by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White
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| ==4: Digital Documents and Remediation== | |
| # Digital vs. Paper Documents: Key Differences
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| #* [[CompFAQ/Digital Writing/Documents|How do digital “documents” differ from paper ones?]]
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| #* [[CompFAQ/Digital Writing/Remediation|What is “remediation”?]]
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| #* [[CompFAQ/Digital Writing/Design|What is “document design”?]]
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| #* [[CompFAQ/Digital Writing/Multimodal Approach|What is a “multimodal approach”?]]
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| # Additional Reading (choose one)
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| #* “Screen Writing: Online Style and Techniques” — chapter 3 of {{harvtxt|Carroll|2010}}
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| #* “Headlines and Hypertext” — chapter 4 of {{harvtxt|Carroll|2010}}
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| #* “Write Clear User-Interface Text” — chapter 7 of {{harvtxt|Barr|2010}}
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| #* “Design-Centric Communication” — chapter 2 of {{harvtxt|Balzotti|2022}}
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| # Post: Analyzing Digital Document Transformations
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| # Reading: "Remediation: Understanding New Media" by Jay David Bolter and Richard Grusin and "Writing for the Web" by Lynda Felder
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| ==5: User-Centered Design and Information Architecture==
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| # Principles of User-Centered Design
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| #* [[CompFAQ/Digital Writing/Design/Users|What is “user-centered design”?]]
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| #* [[CompFAQ/Digital Writing/Design/Responsive|What is “responsive design”?]]
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| #* [[CompFAQ/Digital Writing/Information Architecture|What is “information architecture”?]]
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| #* [[CompFAQ/Digital Writing/Actionable Content|What is a “actionable content”?]]
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| # Additional Reading (choose one)
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| #* “Designing Places and Spaces” — chapter 5 of {{harvtxt|Carroll|2010}}
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| #* “Identify Your Audience” — chapter 2; “Be Inclusive, Write for the World” — chapter 5 of {{harvtxt|Barr|2010}}
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| #* “Document Design” — chapter 4 of {{harvtxt|Balzotti|2022}}
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| # Post: Designing User-Centric Digital Content
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| # Reading: "Don't Make Me Think" by Steve Krug and "Information Architecture: For the Web and Beyond" by Louis Rosenfeld and Peter Morville
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| ==6: Usability, Accessibility, and SEO==
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| # The Importance of Usability in Digital Writing
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| #* [[CompFAQ/Digital Writing/Usability|What is “usability”?]]
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| #* [[CompFAQ/Digital Writing/Scannability|What is “scannability”?]]
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| #* [[CompFAQ/Digital Writing/Accessibility|What is “accessibility”?]]
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| #* [[CompFAQ/Digital Writing/SEO|What is “SEO” and how do I use it effectively?]]
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| # Additional Reading (choose at least one)
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| #* “Speak to Your Entire Audience” — section II of {{harvtxt|Barr|2010}}
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| #* “Optimize Your Site for Search Engines” — chapter 17 of {{harvtxt|Barr|2010}}
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| # Post: Balancing Accessibility and SEO Optimization
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| # Reading: "Usability Engineering" by Jakob Nielsen and "Search Engine Optimization All-in-One For Dummies" by Bruce Clay
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| ==7: Citing Sources and Effective Use of Links==
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| # Proper Citation in Digital Documents
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| #* [[CompFAQ/Digital Writing/Sourcing|How do I cite sources in digital documents?]]
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| #* [[CompFAQ/Digital Writing/Links|How do I use links effectively?]]
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| # Post: Ethical Considerations in Linking and Citation
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| # Reading: "MLA Handbook" by The Modern Language Association and "The Hyperlinked Society" by Joseph Turow
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| ===Bibliography===
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| The following texts are available either on Archive.org or in the [https://files.grlucas.com/d/14accad318864eef8afb/ ENGL 5106 Library] on my server (see D2L for the password).
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| * {{cite book |last=Arnold |first=George T. |date={{date|2013}} |title=Media Writer's Handbook: A Guide to Common Writing and Editing Problems |url= |location=New York |publisher=McGraw Hill |ref=harv }}
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| * {{cite book |last=Balzotti |first=John |date={{date|2022}} |title=Technical Communication: A Design-Centric Approach |url= |location=New York |publisher=Routledge |ref=harv }}
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| * {{cite book |last=Barr |first=Chris |date={{date|2010}} |title=Yahoo! Style Guide |url= |location=New York |publisher=St. Martin's |ref=harv }}
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| * {{cite book |last=Carroll |first=Brian |date={{date|2010}} |title=Writing for Digital Media |url= |location=New York |publisher=Routledge |ref=harv }}
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| * {{cite book |last1=DeVoss |first1=Dànielle Nicole |last2=Eidman-Aadahl |first2=Elyse |last3=Hicks |first3=Troy |date={{date|2010}} |title=Because Digital Writing Matters |url= |location=New York |publisher=Josey-Bass |ref=harv }}
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| * {{cite book |last=Johnson-Sheehan |first=Richard |date={{date|2018}} |title=Technical Communication Today |edition=Sixth |url= |location=New York |publisher=Pearson |ref=harv }}
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| * {{cite book |last1=Lannon |first1=John M. |last2=Gurak |first2=Laura J. |date={{date|2022}} |title=Technical Communication |edition=Fifteenth |url= |location=New York |publisher=Pearson |ref=harv }}
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| * {{cite book |last=Tham |first=Jason C. K. |date={{date|2021}} |title=Design Thinking in Technical Communication: Solving Problems through Making and Collaboration |url= |location=New York |publisher=Routledge |ref=harv }}
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