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English 273 XXX Technical and Scientific Writing SAMPLE SYLLABUS Department of English, SFASU Professor: TBA E-mail: TBA Office Phone: TBA Office: TBA Office Hours: TBA Meeting Times and Location: TBA Description: ENG 273. Technical and Scientific Writing – “Study of the rhetorical principles involved in technical and scientific workplace writing. Emphasis on the production of professional documents, such as analytical reports, in both traditional and online formats. Will not satisfy literature requirement; will not count toward an English major or minor (except for a minor in technical writing). Prerequisite: Six hours from ENG 131, ENG 132, or ENG 133.” General Bulletin, 2012-2013. Additional Information: In English 273 you will learn and practice the forms of written and oral communication used in science, business, engineering, and the workplace in general. You will analyze typical rhetorical situations, recognize conventional styles of presentation, and learn how to tailor your writing to a variety of audiences. You will study and practice the processes of written composition and the general principles of good communication, with the aim of becoming an efficient and effective writer and editor. The business world is plagued by inefficient, incorrect, and sometimes unethical writing. By the time you finish this course, you’ll be part of the solution, not part of the problem. You’ll be able to write things that do what you need them to do without causing undue confusion, conflict, or offense. General Education Core Curriculum Objectives: In any given semest