Chapter 1, Additional Exercise 1: The Syllabus as Technical Communication

Chapter 1, Additional Exercise 1: The Syllabus as Technical Communication

It's the first day of class. You have before you a document that exemplifies the characteristics of and the measures of excellence in technical communication. It's the course syllabus. Whether it is a paper document or a web page, chances are good that it exemplifies most of the characteristics of technical communication—and all of the measures of excellence. Be prepared to share with the class your responses to the following two prompts: