This three-unit course plan was created for use by instructors of ENGL 102: Composition II at Nicholls State University, equivalent to CENL 1023 in the Louisiana Master Course Articulation Matrix. It includes major and supplemental assignments as well as open and freely available readings.

A retired master teacher of English and Comparative Literature teams up with his son, a History professor, on a new version of the writing manual he wrote and used for decades at the University of California, Davis.

A retired master teacher of English and Comparative Literature teams up with his son, a History professor, on a new version of the writing manual he wrote and used for decades at the University of California, Davis.

Table of Contents
1. Analyzing Texts, Taking Notes
2. Discovering a Topic, Preparing for Discussion
3. Creating a Thesis
4. Ordering Evidence, Building an Argument
5. Coherent Paragraphs
6. Effective Sentences
7. Appropriate Words
8. Revising
9. Revision Checklist

Writing guides abound, but The Simple Math of Writing Well is one of a kind. Readers will find its practical approach affirming, encouraging, and informative, and its focus on the basics of linguistic structure releases 21st-century writers to embrace the variety of mediums that define our internet-connected world. As Harrop reminds us in the opening chapters of her book, we write more today than ever before in history: texts, emails, letters, blogs, reports, social media posts, proposals, etc. The Simple Math of Writing Well is the first guide that directly addresses the importance of writing well in the Google age.

Table of Contents
Introduction: Myths And Rule Changes 1

Part I. The Sentence Equation

1. Main Verbs
2. Main Subjects
3. Terminal Punctuation Marks
4. Mid-Sentence Punctuation Marks
5. Eight Parts Of Speech
6. Consistency
Part II. The Paragraph Equation

7. Topic Sentences
8. Evidence
9. Summary Sentences
Part III. The Essay Equation

10. Thesis Statements
11. Introductions
12. Body Paragraphs
13. Conclusions
Part IV. The Process Of Writing Well

14. Purpose
15. Audience
16. Voice
17. Context
18. Claims And Appeals
19. Clarity And Cohesion
20. Revision And Creativity
Part V. Research

21. Finding Credible Evidence
22. Including Outside Evidence
Part VI. Academic Formatting

23. Apa
24. Mla
25. Turabian
Part VII. Beyond Academia

26. Emails
27. Letters
28. Reports And Proposals

Writing guides abound, but The Simple Math of Writing Well is one of a kind. Readers will find its practical approach affirming, encouraging, and informative, and its focus on the basics of linguistic structure releases 21st-century writers to embrace the variety of mediums that define our internet-connected world. As Harrop reminds us in the opening chapters of her book, we write more today than ever before in history: texts, emails, letters, blogs, reports, social media posts, proposals, etc. The Simple Math of Writing Well is the first guide that directly addresses the importance of writing well in the Google age.

This is a syllabus for English 2155: Introduction to Professional Writing at the University of New Orleans, also fits the requirements for CENL 2513 Foundations of Professional Writing in the Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog

What is technical writing? You can think of it as writing about specialized topics or you could also think of it as using technology to communicate your ideas. A science lab report, a specification, a change order for building construction, or patient education materials–just to name a few–are all considered technical writing. Similarly if you design a webpage or a brochure this can also be considered technical writing. Academic writing, the writing you do for school, generally is informative or persuasive writing and usually only comes in a few different genres. In technical writing, on the other hand, one is often documenting what was done (such as a science experiment or auto repair invoice). Therefore the format of the writing is often as important as the content. This leads to an emphasis on usability and accessibility for your documents. Finally, although citing your sources is important in all writing, you will find that in some fields of technical writing, such as the sciences and engineering, it is one of the more important considerations of your writing.

What is technical writing? You can think of it as writing about specialized topics or you could also think of it as using technology to communicate your ideas. A science lab report, a specification, a change order for building construction, or patient education materials–just to name a few–are all considered technical writing. Similarly if you design a webpage or a brochure this can also be considered technical writing. Academic writing, the writing you do for school, generally is informative or persuasive writing and usually only comes in a few different genres. In technical writing, on the other hand, one is often documenting what was done (such as a science experiment or auto repair invoice). Therefore the format of the writing is often as important as the content. This leads to an emphasis on usability and accessibility for your documents. Finally, although citing your sources is important in all writing, you will find that in some fields of technical writing, such as the sciences and engineering, it is one of the more important considerations of your writing.

Technical Writing for CTE is an open source e-textbook designed specifically for use in LBCC’s WD4 (Technical Writing for Welders) and all versions of IN4 (Technical Writing for CTE).

Technical Writing for CTE is an open source e-textbook designed specifically for use in LBCC’s WD4 (Technical Writing for Welders) and all versions of IN4 (Technical Writing for CTE.

Table of Contents
I. WEEK 1
What is Technical Writing/Technical Communication?
II. WEEK 2
Audience/Reader Types
Writing Effective Emails
Sample Student Email
Grammar Lesson 1 - Capitalization
III. WEEK 3
Intake Documents
Intake Document Student Sample (Auto/Diesel)
Intake Document Student Sample (Mechatronics)
Grammar Lesson 2 - Apostrophes/Possessive S
IV. WEEK 4
Writing Instructions
Document Design Basics
Using Visuals
V. WEEK 5
Delivering Bad News/Written Apologies
Grammar Lesson 3 - Possessive Pronouns & Other Commonly Confused Words
Seven Goals for Delivering Bad News
Optional Article: Seven Tips on How to Apologize in the Business World
VI. WEEK 6
Project Completion/Documenting Work Completed
Project Completion Student Sample - Automotive Invoice
Project Completion Student Sample - Welding
Closeout Documentation Information for Welding and Fabrication Jobs (Welding Dept.)
Grammar Lesson 4 - Quotation Marks
VII. WEEK 7
Accident and Incident Reports
Sample Student Accident Report
VIII. WEEK 8
Resumes
Resume Checklist
Eight Resume Tips
Resume Sample (Diesel Mechanic)
Resume Sample (Pipe Welder)
Resume Sample (Welding)
IX. WEEK 9
Employment Documents - Cover Letters
Sample Student Cover Letter - Welding
Sample Student Cover Letter - Automotive
Employment Documents: Inquiry Letters
Annotated Job Inquiry Sample
X. WEEK 10
Final Quiz Grammar Review
Technical Descriptions
Technical Description (sample 1)
Technical Description (sample 2)
XI. Additional Resources for Writing/Technical Communication
General Design Concepts
Basic Design and Readability in Publications

The second in a two-volume set, A Theory of Literate Action draws on work from the social sciences—and in particular sociocultural psychology, phenomenological sociology, and the pragmatic tradition of social science—to "reconceive rhetoric fundamentally around the problems of written communication rather than around rhetoric's founding concerns of high stakes, agonistic, oral public persuasion" (p. 3). An expression of more than a quarter-century of reflection and scholarly inquiry, this volume represents a significant contribution to contemporary rhetorical theory.

Web Writing (2023) by Dr. A Nicole Pfannenstiel is designed to provide a practical, rhetorical approach to web writing and content strategy analysis for students completing advanced writing courses. The eTextbook uses the rhetorical situation and key concepts to help readers/students understand how to write within specific web spaces for specific audiences drawing on appropriate discourse community conventions. It includes a chapter devoted to the rhetorical situation and key concepts to help students analyze and build their understanding of existing communication. It also includes a chapter outlining approaches to content strategy analysis, using the rhetorical situation and key concepts to understand the rich public data provided through social media accounts to support learners understanding effective web writing. The content analysis overview helps students build skills for analyzing writing, for collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative social media data, and for drawing conclusions about content strategy best practices.

Who Teaches Writing is an open teaching and learning resource being used in English Composition classes at Oklahoma State University. It was authored by contributors from Oklahoma State University and also includes invited chapters from faculty and staff at institutions both inside and outside of Oklahoma. Contributors include faculty from various departments, contingent faculty and staff, and graduate instructors. One purpose of the resource is to provide short, relatively jargon-free chapters geared toward undergraduate students taking First-Year Composition. Support for this project was provided in part by OpenOKState and Oklahoma State University Libraries.

Write Here, Right Now: An interactive Introduction to Academic Writing and Research utilizes PressBooks to create and host a writing e-textbook for first year university students that would effectively integrate into the flipped classroom model. The textbook could also be used for non-flipped classroom designs, as the embedded videos, diagrams and linked modules would act as an all-in-one multimedia textbook geared towards multiple learning styles and disciplines. The components of the textbook, including the embedded videos, could be swapped in and out in order to accommodate a professor’s best idea of his/her own course design.

"Writing Fabulous Features" teaches the art and craft of feature writing to help readers learning to write non-fiction with flair.

Writing Guide with Handbook aligns to the goals, topics, and objectives of many first-year writing and composition courses. It is organized according to relevant genres, and focuses on the writing process, effective writing practices or strategies—including graphic organizers, writing frames, and word banks to support visual learning—and conventions of usage and style. The text includes an editing and documentation handbook, which provides information on grammar and mechanics, common usage errors, and citation styles.

Writing Guide with Handbook breaks down barriers in the field of composition by offering an inviting and inclusive approach to students of all intersectional identities. To meet this goal, the text creates a reciprocal relationship between everyday rhetoric and the evolving world of academia. Writing Guide with Handbook builds on students’ life experiences and their participation in rhetorical communities within the familiar contexts of personal interaction and social media. The text seeks to extend these existing skills by showing students how to construct a variety of compelling compositions in a variety of formats, situations, and contexts.

As schools, as well as the workplace, become more automated, and remote or distance learning/working becomes the “new normal,” understanding and leveraging artificial intelligence will become a critical skill.

Table of Contents
1. Robo-Grader: Artificial Intelligence As An Automated Essay Grading System, The Backstory
2. Thinking Like A Robo-Grader: What The Research Tells Us... Words Matter!
3. Organizational Style & Structure of Response for a Robo-Grader
4. Read Like A Robo-Grader: Developing Audience Awareness
5. Writing For A Robo-Grader: Understanding the Toulmin Method
6. Practice Activities For Reading Like A Robo-Grader: Become A Reading Detective
7. Postscript: Closing Thoughts

Emerging from the International WAC/WID Mapping Project, this collection of essays is meant to inform decision-making by teachers, program managers, and college/university administrators considering how writing can most appropriately be defined, managed, funded, and taught in the places where they work. Writing Programs Worldwide offers an important global perspective to the growing research literature in the shaping of writing programs. The authors of its program profiles show how innovators at a diverse range of universities on six continents have dealt creatively over many years with day-to-day and long-range issues affecting how students across disciplines and languages grow as communicators and learners.

The goal for this textbook was to revise and adapt the open educational resource (OER) textbook, Writing for Success so that the revision met the current needs of California Community College students. We succeeded in meeting our goal by adding additional scaffolding for developmental and ESL learners to help them with reading, writing, and college success skills; materials for learning in multiple modalities; teacher resources; and expanded materials about the reading and writing process. This in-depth revision allowed us to combine pre-collegiate level English instruction along with first year composition materials. We have not only fulfilled all that we said we would do in our initial proposal but, in addition, expanded the focus to all potential learners in a first year college composition course.This OER is a revision of “Writing for Success” that includes instructional scaffolding for students who require additional support. New sections on college readiness and success, reading skills, the reading-writing connection, grammar, and an ESL compendium have been added.

1: Writing and College Success
2: Writing and the Art of Rhetoric
3: The Reading-Writing Connection
4: The Reading-Writing Process- Prewriting
5: Thesis Statements, Topic Sentences and the First Draft
6: Body Paragraphs
7: Revising and Editing
8: Creating Presentations and Sharing Your Ideas
9: Argumentation - Purpose and Persuasion in Writing
10: Adding to the Conversation with Research Papers
11: Clarity, Conciseness, and Style
12: Grammar

The textbook covers modes related to creative writing, such as narration and illustration, while also covering analytically-focused modes such as comparison and cause and effect.
Chapter 1: Invention
Chapter 2: Arrangement
Chapter 3: Drafting and Revising
Chapter 4: Editing and Proofreading
Chapter 5: Narrative
Chapter 6: Description
Chapter 7: Definition
Chapter 8: Illustration/Example
Chapter 9: Compare/Contrast
Chapter 10: Evaluation
Chapter 11: Cause and Effect
Chapter 12: Argument
Chapter 13: Grammar and Mechanics Mini-lessons