PLEASE NOTE:
- This course is one semester in length.
- This course includes teacher services. The auto-graded option is not yet available.
Primary Grade: 10
Grade Range: 9, 10
Credit Equivalency:
Semester: 0.5 Credits
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Written communication skills and documentation in the business environment are central to the Technical Writing course. This course enables students to understand a variety of documents and allows them to perfect their technical writing abilities. From journal writing, email, and directional writing to memos and letter drafting, students encounter numerous types of technical writing and build upon their technical skills and knowledge.
In the credit recovery instance of this course, pre- and post-tests measure student mastery at the learning objective level. Students are excused from credit recovery course content based on the results of the topical pre-tests, which allows them to focus on the content they've not yet mastered.
COURSE TOPICS
- Technical Instructions
- Workplace Communications
- Advertising and Marketing
- Writing for Publication
- Career Preparation
- Career Research
TEACHER SERVICES
All course teachers are certified, subject-area content experts. The teacher will grade student assessments and provide detailed feedback. The course teacher is available to answer student questions via email, during scheduled office hours, or by virtual appointment. The teacher will carry out documented modifications and accommodations that are applicable to the online course. Progress monitoring and supplemental material will be provided by the teacher as needed.