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Course: Professional Technical Business and Scientific Writer
From computers to cell phones to stereos, technology is ingrained in our lives. That's why technical writers are so important. They create a range of materials, from instruction manuals and training guides to business reports.
If you choose this major, you’ll learn how to translate difficult material into text that's easy for everyone to understand. You’ll learn how important it is to consider the needs of specific audiences and how to use images to get your message across. If you're into both writing and technology and like working with different types of people, from editors to engineers, this could be the major for you.
Students in this major focus on the theory, methods, and skills needed to write and edit scientific, technical, and business materials.
Are You Ready To...?
- Get real-world experience in an internship
- Build a portfolio of documents and projects
- Interview experts and search the web to research specific topics
- Learn to use desktop-publishing, image-editing, graphics, and web-design software
It Helps To Be...
Interested in both the humanities and the sciences, especially technology and computers. You also need to have strong writing and speaking skills and enjoy analyzing different types of text. Someone who pays close attention to details and is comfortable working as part of a team should do well.
College Checklist
- Will you be able to major in the subject, or will you major in another field, such as English, and earn a minor or concentration in technical writing?
- Will you receive an arts-related degree (A.A., B.A.) or a science-related one (A.S., A.A.S., B.S.)?
- Does the program offer a specialization in an area of interest, such as graphics and design or multimedia?
- Does the program lean more toward developing professional skills or do the classes focus more on theoretical subjects?
- Will you have access to a computer lab where you can use the latest software?
- Does the program have resources to help you find an internship during school and a job after graduation?
Did You Know?
Technical communication programs are offered within varied departments, from English to engineering to business, and at many levels, from associate's to bachelor's degrees.
Course Spotlight
To round off their studies, students are often required to take a senior design course. In this class, you'll use the skills you've learned to create a professional technical document or product, such as a research paper, a website, or a database. You may work independently or in a small group to complete all phases of the project, from research to design to final production. You may even give a presentation on your project to the class.