During Week Two we'll draft Project 1, a memorandum in which you (1) summarize an article about technical writing (handout), and (2) generate a working definition of "technical writing." In preparation for this second part, we have shared some definitions in an online discussion conference; we'll add to that an editorial about what technical writers need to know. Then, you'll complete an Audience Profile Sheet (2 pts.) and a rough draft of your self-report memo (1 pt.). The revised draft of the memo (6 pts.) will be due on Saturday, 10 September, which is the beginning of Week Three.

During Week Two, there are four assignments due:

1. Writing/Online Exercise 3: Saturday, 08 Sep
   
2. Project 1 APS (2 pts.): Wednesday, 12 Sep
   
3. Project 1 Rough Draft (1 pts.): Wednesday, 12 Sep
   
4. Project 1 Revised Draft (6 pts.): Saturday, 15 Sep (Week Three)

• For 08 Sep
  Two Assignments:
  • Read George F. Hayhoe's editorial "What Do Technical Communicators Need to Know?" (handout)
  • Writing/Online Exercise 3
  1. Writing/Online Exercise 3 (2 pts.)
  
  In a couple of paragraphs, summarize and respond to the essay, "What Do Technical Communicators Need to Know?" (handout). How might you associate the ideas in that article with those in the other work you've read (for instance, your textbook and the article on myths of technical communication). Which ideas do you find most valuable, practical, and the like. Please complete this exercise by 08 Sep.

• For 12 Sep
  Two Assignments:
  • Audience Profile Sheet for Project 1 (2 pts.)
  • Rough Draft of Project 1 (1 pt.)
  1. Audience Profile Sheet for Project 1 (2 pts.)
  
  Use the Audience Profile Sheet fill-in form to submit an APS for Project 1. Your APS will be evaluated according to completeness, so give thought to all of the categories, even if one (or more) seems obvious. Be sure that you submit your APS by 12 Sep.
  2. Rough Draft of Project 1 (1 pt.)
  
  Read the description of Project 1 and write a 1-2 page rough draft of your memo. Save your file in Rich Text Format. Use regular e-mail to submit your draft to me, and submit the draft as an attachment to your e-mail message. Be sure to fill in the "Subject" line of your e-mail message. In the body of the e-mail, be sure to put your name and to notify me that your rough draft of Project 1 is attached to the message. Then, make sure that the attached file is in Rich Text Format. Last, be sure that I receive your draft by 12 Sep.

  I will look at the drafts and send my comments to the class via e-mail. In general, I will make comments that pertain to the drafts of the class as a whole. I will respond to individual drafts when it seems necessary. Of course, if in my general comments I do not address something in your draft that you would like addressed, by all means let me know. Please raise your questions before the revised draft is due.

• For 15 Sep
  Two Assignments:
  • Revised Draft of Project 1 (6 pts.)
  • Writing/Online Exercise 4: Technical Definitions