02.01: Business Correspondence and Resumes

Upon completion of this chapter, readers will be able to: Summarize the basics of format and style in business correspondence. Explain and distinguish between three common types of business letters. Explain and apply basic guidelines for resume-writing

05.10: Strategies for Peer-Reviewing and Team Writing

Upon completion of this chapter, readers will be able to: Explain and apply strategies for peer reviewing. Explain and apply strategies for team writing

02.05: Progress Reports

Upon completion of this chapter, readers will be able to do the following: Explain the purpose of a progress report. Navigate and apply the format and structure of a proposal. Explain common components of a progress report

05.07: Basic Patterns and Elements of the Sentence

Upon completion of this chapter, readers will be able to: Explain and apply basic patterns of the sentence as they relate to technical writing. Explain and apply basic elements of the sentence as they relate to technical writing. This section is a quick review of the fundamentals of the sentence. If you encounter unfamiliar terminology in this textbook or in your class, refer to this section for help. For more on grammar, see the Purdue Online Writing Lab

02.03: Business Plans

Upon completion of this chapter, readers will be able to do the following: Explain the purpose of a business plan. Identify and define common sections of business plans. Navigate and apply the format of business plans

05.01: Writing Process - From Audience to Rough Draft

Upon completion of this chapter, readers will be able to: Brainstorm and narrow down topics for a report. Create an outline for a report

02.10: Handbooks

Upon completion of this chapter, readers will be able to: Explain the three types of information found in handbooks. Explain and apply the guidelines for handbook format and style. A handbook, as we are defining it here, is a combination of concept, instruction, and reference information focused on a specific topic for a specific audience\u27s needs

04.05: Lists

Upon completion of this chapter, readers will be able to: Distinguish between different types of lists in technical documents and explain appropriate situations for using each. Explain and apply general guidelines for formatting different types of lists. Use Microsoft Word to style lists appropriately

04.03: Page Design

Upon completion of this chapter, readers will be able to: Explain and apply design guidelines for heading and list use in technical documents. Explain and apply design guidelines for including notices in technical documents. Explain and apply design guidelines for table and figure use in technical documents. Explain and apply design guidelines for text highlighting and alignment in technical documents. Explain and apply design guidelines for font and color in technical documents

05.11: Information Structures

Upon completion of this chapter, readers will be able to: Define information structure. Explain the contents and organization of different types of information structures