ENG 110 - Writing for the Trades & Technical Occupations in Applied Science

This course does not replace the ENG 090 and ENG 101/ENG 101L sequence or requirement in any Associate of Science program.

1. Apply basic grammar, spelling and sentence structure to written communications in a clear and concise manner for trade-specific demands such as occupational field requirements, safety standards and related consumer audiences.
2. Write accurate summaries using materials from trade journals and other trade-related texts.
3. Practice written analysis using information from trade journals and other trade-related texts.
4. Identify the difference between formal and informal communications.
5. Apply writing conventions such as audience, tone, content organization and structure.
6. Identify the difference between informative and persuasive writing.
7. Apply informative and persuasive writing, as appropriate, in workplace documents.
8. Complete work-related written communications such as resumes, letters, memos and emails. 
9. Practice workplace writing skills necessary to clearly and concisely complete general forms, reports, contracts, proposals, change orders and tie-in notes.

1. Basic grammar conventions
2. Critical thinking and analysis
3. Summaries 
4. Writing to inform
5. Writing process analysis, “how-to”
6. Writing to persuade
7. Audience
8. Purpose
9. Tone
10. Formal and informal written communication
11. Resumes, letters, memos, emails and other work-related forms

• Communication
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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