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WRT 140 Writing and Editing Technical Communications
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Introduction to basic concepts and techniques for writing and editing technical documents. Includes sentence structure
and style; common grammar, usage, and punctuation rules; paragraph structure; common style-level problems; advanced
writing-style concepts; editing in document development, publication, and use; editing technical reports; and writing a
technical document.
Prerequisite(s): WRT 101 or 107 with a grade of C or better.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
WRT 154 Career Communications
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Job related writing skills. Includes writing for audiences and situations, completing job related forms, writing resumes, and
using standard written English. May include other written communications as appropriate to occupational areas.
Prerequisite(s): WRT 100 or 106, or 101 or 107 with a C or better or required score on Writing assessment test.
Information: WRT 154A, 154B, and 154C together constitute WRT 154.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
WRT 154A Career Communication: Job-Related Writing Principles and Skills
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
Module A constitutes approximately the first one-third of WRT 154.
Prerequisite(s): WRT 100 or 106, or 101 or 107 with a C or better or required score on Writing assessment test.
Information:
WRT 154A, 154B, and 154C together constitute WRT 154.
A student may concurrently enroll in WRT 154A, 154B, and 154C.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
WRT 154B Career Communications: Basic Job-Related Correspondence
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
Module B constitutes approximately the second one-third of WRT 154.
Prerequisite(s): WRT 154A with a C or better, or concurrent enrollment.
Information:
WRT 154A, 154B, and 154C together constitute WRT 154.
A student may concurrently enroll in WRT 154A, 154B, and 154C.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
WRT 154C Career Communications: Basic Job-Related Reports
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
Module C constitutes approximately the third one-third of WRT 154.
Prerequisite(s): WRT 154B with a C or better, or concurrent enrollment; or concurrent enrollment in WRT 154A and 154B.
Information:
WRT 154A, 154B, and 154C together constitute WRT 154.
A student may concurrently enroll in WRT 154A, 154B, and 154C.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
WRT 162 Literary Magazine Workshop
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Creative magazine publication. Includes review of college literary magazines, critical review, magazine design and editing,
magazine production techniques, and printing and distribution.
Information: May be taken two times for a maximum of six credit hours.
Offered: Spring.
WRT 196 Independent Studies in Writing
1-4 cr. hrs. 3-12 periods (3-12 lab)
Independent projects in writing to be arranged with the instructor.
Information: May be taken four times for a maximum of sixteen credit hours.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
WRT 205 Introduction to Poetry Writing
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Writing contemporary poetry. Includes techniques of poetry writing and their effects, evaluation and critical response to
poems, and original writing.
Prerequisite(s): WRT 102 or 108 with a C or better.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
WRT 206 Short Story Writing
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Short fiction writing. Includes techniques of fiction writing and their effects, critical responses to fiction, and original writing.
Prerequisite(s): WRT 102 or 108 with a C or better.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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