Administrative Master Syllabus
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Purpose: It is the intention of this Administrative Master Syllabus to provide a general description of the course, outline the
required elements of the course and to lay the foundation for course assessment for the improvement of student learning, as
specified by the faculty of Wharton County Junior College, regardless of who teaches the course, the timeframe by which it
is instructed, or the instructional method by which the course is delivered. It is not intended to restrict the manner by which
an individual faculty member teaches the course but to be an administrative tool to aid in the improvement of instruction.
Course Title:
Course Prefix & Number:
Division & Department:
Course Type
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM, but not WCJC Core)
Academic WCJC Core Course
WECM Course
This course is a Special Topics or Unique Needs Course.
Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Lecture Hours: Lab/Other Hours _____:_____:_____
Equated Pay Hours:_____
Catalog Course Description:
Pre-Requisites:
Co-Requisites:
Signature Date
Prepared by:
Department Head:
Division Chair:
Dean/VPI:
Approved by CIR:
List Lab/
Other Hours
Lab Hours
Clinical Hours
Practicum Hours
Other (List)
Technical & Business Writing
ENGL 2311
Communications & Fine Arts: English/Humanities/Foreign Language/Philosophy/College Readiness Reading and Writing
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Intensive study of and practice in professional settings. Focus on the types of documents
necessary to make decisions and take action on the job, such as proposals, reports,
instructions, policies and procedures, e-mail messages, letters, and descriptions of products
and services. Practice individual and collaborative processes involved in the creation of ethical
and efficient documents.
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ENGL 1301 with a grade of C or better.
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Sharon Prince
Digitally signed by Sharon Prince
DN: cn=Sharon Prince, o=Wharton County Junior College,
ou=English Dept., email=sharonp@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2018.05.01 11:06:09 -05'00'
5/1/2018
Sharon Prince
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DN: cn=Sharon Prince, o=Wharton County Junior College,
ou=English Dept., email=sharonp@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2018.07.16 12:46:46 -05'00'
7/16/2018
Patrick Ralls
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DN: cn=Patrick Ralls, o, ou=Speech Department,
email=rallsp@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2018.05.16 08:52:00 -05'00'
5/16/2018
Leigh Ann collins
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DN: cn=Leigh Ann collins, o=WCJC, ou=VPI,
email=lacollins@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2018.08.03 15:33:03 -05'00'
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I. Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include
information regarding lab, practicum, clinical, or other non-lecture instruction).
1. Technical essays
2. Technical reports.
3. Other writing assignments of a technical nature.
4. Letter formats in technical writing.
5. Oral reports.
6. Strategies for job searches (optional).
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II. Course Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Upon successful
completion of this course, students will:
Methods of Assessment:
1.Recognize, analyze, and accommodate
diverse audiences.
2.Produce documents appropriate to
audience, purpose, and genre.
3.Analyze the ethical responsibilities
involved in technical communication.
4.Locate, evaluate, and incorporate
pertinent information.
5.Develop verbal, visual, and multimedia
materials as necessary, in individual and
/or collaborative projects, as appropriate.
6.Edit for appropriate style, including
attention to word choice, sentence
structure, punctuation, and spelling.
7.Design and test documents for easy
reading and navigation.
1. Essays, reports, letters
2. Essays, reports, letters
3. Reports
4. Essays, reports
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III. Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
I
V.
S
uggested course maximum: ________
V.
L
ist an
y specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teac
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t
he course.
VI. Cou
rse Requirements/Grading SystemDescribe
any course specific requirements such as
research papers or reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
VII. C
urriculum Checklist
Academ
ic General Education Course (from ACGM-but not in WCJC core)
No additional documentation needed.
Academic WCJC Core Course. Attach the Core Curriculum Review Forms.
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical & Quantitative Skills
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Person
al Responsibility
WECM Course
If needed, revise the Program SCANS Matrix and Competencies Checklist.
Markel, Mike. Practical Strategies for Technical Communication. Latest
edition. Bedford/St. Martin's.
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No special requirements for face-to-face sections. Internet and ITV sections
require appropriate equipment. Computer, Internet-connected classroom is
ideal.
Minimum Requirements:
1. Letter and essay writing assignments--20-35%
2. Short writing assingments--5-15%
3. Formal proposal (major writing assignment)--25-40%
4. Formals report (major writing assignment)--25-40%
5. Oral reports--5-10%
6. Examinations--10-25%
7. A substantial final examination--5-15%
90-100: A
80-89: B
70-79: C
60-69: D
59 and below: F