Technical Reading and Writing Skills

Course Code: WRIT 120

Academic Year: 2024-2025

WRIT 120 is designed to develop the reading and writing skills required for clear communication in technical settings. Students will learn to read and write documents that are clear, accurate, grammatically correct, and effective for their audience and purpose. To help students reach these goals, the course covers the following: analytical reading and critical thinking; summarizing and paraphrasing; synthesizing, documenting, and presenting technical information; and the elements of clear writing. The course encourages students to engage critically and authentically with new emerging technologies including AI and algorithms.