IME 3160 : REPORT PREPARATION

IME 3160 Course Coordinator:

Dr. Thomas Swartz
Office: CEAS F-224
Phone: 276-3376
Email: Thomas.Swartz@wmich.edu

Catalog Description:

Learning techniques and procedures for preparation of technical documents. Intensifying critical, analytical process of thinking, and executing writing and oral strategies for different situations. Prerequisite: IME 1020, Junior standing.

Texts and Materials:

  • William Pfeiffer, Technical Writing: A Practical Approach (6th edition)
  • Kirzner and Mandell, The Pocket Wadsworth Handbook (3rd edition).

Performance Objectives:
Students who successfully complete this course will:
  1. Understand the importance of clear, concrete, concise writing (g*)
  2. Understand the ethical implications of report writing (f, g, j)
  3. Intensify the critical, analytical process of thinking (k, i)
  4. Experience the planning, preparing, editing, interpreting, and writing of technical documents (a, b, g, i)
  5. Execute writing strategies for different situations (b, h)
  6. Demonstrate competence in oral communications (g)
  7. Develop writing ability to meet baccalaureate level writing criteria (g).
*Parenthetical notations refer to ABET Performance Objectives.

Performance Criteria:
The student should be able to:
Objective 1: Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate business formats for letters, memorandums, and short reports. (4, 5, 7*)
Objective 2: Understand and develop employment skills following current practices for résumés and cover letters. (1, 2, 3, 4)
Objective 3: Complete writing tasks in a clear, concise, efficient manner. (1, 2, 5, 7)
Objective 4: Incorporate research into reports using electronic and print media and verify and document those resources appropriately. (3, 4, 5, 7)
Objecttive 5: Present ideas orally in an organized, concise, and effective manner. (3, 6)
*Parenthetical notations refer to ABET Performance Criteria.
 
Revision Date: Spring 2008
 

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