Course Schedule

Fall 2018 • CRNs #84126, #84128, #84129, #84130 • Instructor: Traci Gardner • Downloadable Schedule Download Downloadable Schedule

This schedule and other course materials may change to adapt to your needs and those of others taking the course. You can always find the current assignments and information for the course on in Canvas. It is your responsibility to check your Canvas Announcements for updates and changes to the course schedule. Check the weekly Announcements for specific details on the activities due. Schedule was last updated August 20, 2018.

Week of	Module Covered	Readings	Activities Due
August 20	Project Module 1: Introduction to the Course (Opens Week of August 20)	Course Resources Course Syllabus Course Schedule Course Expectations Course Logistics Tips for Success in an Online Course Grading Policies & Standards Daily Discussion Posts Writing Groups Virginia Tech Policies & Resources Technology Requirements Learner Support Privacy Accessibility 360 Digital Studio & Online Tutoring General Q&A Discussion Board	08/24 Participation Self-Assessment
August 27	Project Module 2: Intro to Tech Writing (Opens Week of August 27)	Markel, Ch. 1: Understanding the Technical Communication Environment Markel, Ch. 2: Understanding Ethical and Legal Considerations Markel, Ch. 3: Writing Technical Documents Markel, Ch. 5: Analyzing Your Audience and Purpose Markel, Ch. 8: Communicating Persuasively Markel, Ch. 10: Writing Correct and Effective Sentences	01 Markel Quiz 02 Markel Quiz 03 Markel Quiz 05 Markel Quiz 08 Markel Quiz 10 Markel Quiz 08/31 Participation Self-Assessment
September 3	Project Module 3: Correspondence (Opens Week of September 3)	Markel, Ch. 14: Writing Correspondence Markel, Ch. 5: Analyzing Your Audience and Purpose Markel, Ch. 9: Emphasizing Important Information Markel, Part C: Editing and Proofreading Your Documents	09 Markel Quiz 14 Markel Quiz 09/07 Participation Self-Assessment
September 10	Project Module 4: Technical Descriptions (Opens Week of September 10)	Markel, Ch. 2: Writing Definitions, Descriptions, and Instructions Markel, Ch. 11: Designing Print and Online Documents	11 Markel Quiz 20 Markel Quiz 09/14 Participation Self-Assessment
September 17	Project Module 5: User Documents (Opens Week of September 17)	Markel, Ch. 20: Writing Definitions, Descriptions, and Instructions Markel, Ch. 11: Designing Print and Online Documents Markel, Ch. 12: Creating Graphics	12 Markel Quiz 09/21 Participation Self-Assessment
September 24	Project Module 6: Project Portfolio 1 (Opens Week of September 24)	Markel, Ch. 3: Writing Technical Documents Markel, Ch. 5: Analyzing Your Audience and Purpose Markel, Ch. 9: Emphasizing Important Information Markel, Ch. 10: Writing Correct and Effective Sentences Markel, Part C: Editing and Proofreading Your Documents	09/28 Participation Self-Assessment
October 1	Project Module 7: Proposal (Opens Week of October 1)	Markel, Ch. 16: Writing Proposals Markel, Ch. 8: Communicating Persuasively	October 1: Project Portfolio 1 16 Markel Quiz 10/05 Participation Self-Assessment
October 8	Project Module 8: Informational Reports for Non-Expert Readers—White Papers (Opens Weeks of October 8)	Markel, Ch. 5: Analyzing Your Audience and Purpose Markel, Ch. 17: Writing Informational Reports Markel, Ch. 6: Researching Your Subject Markel, Ch. 7: Organizing Your Information Research Mini-Module Markel, Ch. 11: Designing Print and Online Documents Markel, Ch. 12: Creating Graphic Markel, Part A: Skimming Your Sources and Taking Notes Markel, Part B: Documenting Your Sources	06 Markel Quiz 07 Markel Quiz 17 Markel Quiz 10/12 Participation Self-Assessment
October 15	Project Module 8: Informational Reports for Non-Expert Readers—White Papers (Continues)	Same as Week of October 8	10/18 Participation Self-Assessment
October 19–21: Fall Break
October 22	Project Module 9: Progress Report (Opens Week of October 22)	Markel, Ch. 17: Writing Informational Reports	17 Markel Quiz 10/26 Participation Self-Assessment
October 29	Project Module 10: Poster Presentation (Opens Weeks of October 29)	Markel, Ch. 21: Making Oral Presentations Woolston, Chris. "Conference Presentations: Lead the Poster Parade." Nature 536 (115-17). 4 August 2016. Miller, Jane. Preparing and Presenting Effective Research Posters. Best Practices for Effective Scientific Posters Creating Research Posters [a how-to handout for creating a poster in Powerpoint] Scientific Poster Design—Good and Bad Examples	21 Markel Quiz 11/02 Participation Self-Assessment
November 5	Project Module 10: Poster Presentation (Continues)	Same as Week of October 29	11/09 Participation Self-Assessment
November 12	Project Module 11: Project Portfolio 2 (Opens Week of November 12)	Markel, Ch. 3: Writing Technical Documents Markel, Ch. 5: Analyzing Your Audience and Purpose Markel, Ch. 9: Emphasizing Important Information Markel, Ch. 10: Writing Correct and Effective Sentences Markel, Part C: Editing and Proofreading Your Documents	11/16 Participation Self-Assessment
November 17–25: Thanksgiving Break
November 26	Project Module 12: Participation Self-Assessment (Opens Week of November 26)	To be announced...	November 26: Project Portfolio 2 11/30 Participation Self-Assessment
December 3	Project Module 13: Final Exam (Opens Week of December 3)	To be announced...
December 10			December 13: Final Exam