Topic Name Description
URL Free Microsoft Office 365 for NMC Students
URL Campus Safety and Security
URL ENG220 Weekly Overview Videos
Page Writing and Reading Center (WRC) Fall 2020 Online Conferencing
Week 1: Introduction to Technical Writing URL Lumen Learning Module 1: Introduction
URL Lumen Learning Module 7: Memos
URL Meet Technical Writers at Google
Week 2: Writing for Your Readers URL Sexy Technical Communication: The Writing Process
URL McCurrey Text: Audience Analysis
URL ENG220 LibGuide

This LibGuide created by NMC Librarians contains links to publications in your field of study. 
URL Tips for Writing a Good Summary
URL Video: How to Write a Summary
URL Application Assignment #2 -- Student Example
Week 3: Ethics in Technical Writing URL Lumen Learning: Ethics & Technical Communication
URL Ethics Codes Collection
URL Ethics vs. Morals

Definitions in this short presentation may help you with your notebook entry.

URL Signup for a Week 5 Check-in Appointment -- Due 9/15
URL Application Assignment #3 -- Student Example 1
URL Application Assignment #3 -- Student Example 2
Week 4: Language, Tone & Document Design URL Lumen Learning Module 3: Format
URL Lumen Learning Module 4: Language and Tone
URL Sexy Technical Communication: Common Page Design
URL Active vs. Passive Voice Presentation & Embedded Video
URL Active Versus Passive Voice (Purdue Writing Lab)
Week 5: Pause Week #1 URL Week 5 Check-in Appointment Schedule

Showing up on time for the meeting time you selected is worth 10 points in the course. We'll discuss how you feel the course is progressing for you so far and we'll talk a little about what you can expect in the coming weeks.
Week 6: Writing Instructions URL McCurrey Text: Instructions
URL Parallel Structure (Purdue Writing Lab)
URL Understanding Parallelism
Week 7: Emails, Texts, Memos, and Letters URL Lumen Learning Module 8: Letters
URL The Basics: Sentence Fragments ,Run Ons, & Comma Splices
URL Application Assignment #6 -- Student Example 1
URL Application Assignment #6 -- Student Example 2
Week 8: Resumes & Job Searches URL How to Succeed in Your Internship/ Job Search: Resumes, Cover Letters & Interviews

This document is published by the NMC Student Success Center. This is your required reading this week. This resource contains a lot of really useful information we'll be referring to in the coming weeks.
URL MyPerfectResume
URL LiveCareer
URL Indeed
URL ZipRecruiter
URL Monster
URL CareerBuilder
URL Pure Michigan Talent Connect
URL Sign-up for your Week 10 Mock Interview DUE 10/18 (5 pts.)
URL Job/Internship Posting Worksheet (Make a copy of this!)
URL Job/Internship Posting Worksheet -- Student Example

Job Posting Worksheet
Week 9: Cover Letter, Resume Workshop & Job Interview Preparation URL How to Succeed in Your Internship/ Job Search: Resumes, Cover Letters & Interviews

This document is published by the NMC Student Success Center. It's not required reading, but it does contain a lot of really useful information. 
URL Ryan's Resume & Cover Letter Tips
URL New York Times: "How to Write a Cover Letter People Will Actually Read"
URL Cover Letter Worksheet
File Cover Letter Template
URL "How to Prepare for a Behavioral Job Interview"
URL "Top 10 Behavioral Interview Questions and Answers"
Page S.T.A.R. Poster (Duke University)
URL Week 10 Mock Interview Schedule
Page Resume Review with NMC's Employment Readiness Specialist -- 20 points -- Due 10/30
Week 10: Mock Interview, Perfect Resume & Thank You Letter URL How to Succeed in Your Internship/ Job Search: Resumes, Cover Letters & Interviews

This document is published by the NMC Student Success Center. It's not required reading, but it does contain a lot of really useful information. 
URL Week 10 Mock Interview Schedule

The signup window for mock interviews has closed. If you need to signup or change your appointment please email me directly. 
Page Resume Review with NMC's Employment Readiness Specialist -- 20 points -- Due 10/30
Read these instructions. Send your resume no later than Wednesday 10/30 so there's time to get you some feedback.
Week 12: Final Project Kickoff URL Final Project Overview: Technical Report and Corresponding Components
URL Open Technical Communication: Proposals
URL Open Technical Communication: Types of Technical Reports
File TER-N Critical Thinking Assessment Directions (2019) -- DUE 11/24

Critical thinking is one of the general education outcomes assessed in ENG220. This semester, our class is participating in a pilot study that uses a standardized test known as The Test of Everyday Reasoning with Numeracy (TER-N). 

There are several courses using this test. Most of you have not taken the test, but it's possible that one or two of you have. If you have taken the test for another class, please email me directly to let me know.

If you have NOT taken the test for any course, please do the following:

  1. Check your email for your username and password. I sent these out on Tuesday, November 5th. 
  2. Download this document -- it contains instructions on how to access the test. 

This is a 10 point assignment and you will receive full credit for participating in this assessment. Please let me know if you run into any issues at all. Thanks! 
URL Final Project Proposal -- Student Examples
Week 13: Progress Report #1: Research URL Final Project Overview: Technical Report and Corresponding Component
URL Technical Communication: Types of Technical Reports
URL Purdue Online Writing Lab: MLA Formatting and Style Guide
URL Lumen Learning Module 12: Research
URL Technical Communication: Progress Reports
File TER-N Critical Thinking Assessment Directions (2019) -- DUE 11/24

Critical thinking is one of the general education outcomes assessed in ENG220. This semester, our class is participating in a pilot study that uses a standardized test known as The Test of Everyday Reasoning with Numeracy (TER-N). 

There are several courses using this test. Most of you have not taken the test, but it's possible that one or two of you have. If you have taken the test for another class, please email me directly to let me know.

If you have NOT taken the test for any course, please do the following:

  1. Check your email for your username and password. I sent these out on Tuesday, November 5th. 
  2. Download this document -- it contains instructions on how to access the test. 

This is a 10 point assignment and you will receive full credit for participating in this assessment. Please let me know if you run into any issues at all. Thanks! 
URL Progress Report #1 -- Student Examples
Week 14: Progress Report #2: Illustrations & Corresponding Components URL Final Project Overview: Technical Report and Corresponding Component
URL Purdue Online Writing Lab: MLA Formatting and Style Guide
URL MLA In-Text Citations: The Basics (Purdue Online Writing Lab)
Page Tips on Using Illustrations
URL Technical Communication: Progress Reports
URL McMurrey Text: Graphics
URL Technical Communication: Tables, Charts & Graphs
URL Progress Report #2 -- Student Example
URL Corresponding Components Student Examples

Some of these are good, but some need some work. Hopefully I'll get some better examples as I teach more sections of the course, but this will give you an idea of what past students have submitted. Please remember that each of your sources should be referenced in your corresponding component and it should also contain a works cited list.
Weeks 15 & 16: Final Report Workshop and Submission URL Final Project Overview: Technical Report and Corresponding Component
URL Purdue Online Writing Lab: MLA Formatting and Style Guide
URL MLA In-Text Citations: The Basics (Purdue Online Writing Lab)
Page Tips on Using Illustrations
URL Formatting your MLA Cover Page
File Preformatted Cover Page and Page Setup
URL Final Report Grading Rubric
File Final Report Student Example 1
File Audience Memo Student Example 1
File Final Report Student Example 2
URL If your Corresponding Component exceeds the 100MB file size limit, submit it here.

Moodle will only allow you to upload a total of 100MB. It's possible that your component is larger than 100MB. If so, upload your Corresponding Component in this Google folder -- create a folder with your name on it within this folder. 
URL If your Corresponding Components exceed the 100MB file size limit, submit it here.

Moodle will only allow you to upload a total of 100MB. It's possible that your components are larger than 100MB. If so, upload your Corresponding Components in this Google folder -- create a folder with your name on it within this folder. This is the same folder we used for the workshop so make sure your most up-to-date versions are saved here.