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1. Principles of Technical Communication
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Course Overview
What Is Technical Communication?
Why Is Technical Communication in English?
Major Elements of Technical Communication
Principles of Composition
Professional Code of Ethics
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2. Communication by Emails
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Communication Media: Email vs SNS (Facebook, Twitter, Line, etc.)
How to Communicate by Email in English
Email Environment Setup
Cybersecurity Threats and Countermeasures
Conventions, Netiquette, and Tips on Email Communication
How to Compose an Email for Initiating Communication
Guidelines and Tips on Email Communication
How to Reply to a Received Email
How to Request or Decline by Email
How to Deal with Attachment
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3. Logical Organization and Critical Thinking
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Logical Organization
Structures
Paragraphs
Sentences
Critical Thinking
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4. Resume and a Summary
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How to Write a Resume in English
How to Write a Formal Letter (e.g., an Application to a Job or Admission)
How to Write a Summary (e.g., an Abstract and an Executive Summary)
How to Create a Flyer or Handout
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5. Internet Search & Online Documents
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How to Search Technical Information on Internet
How to Find Reliable Sources of Technical Information on Internet
How to Read Online Documents
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6. Written Communication I: Reading
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General Guidelines for Technical Reading
Mathematical Reading
An Introduction to Formal Logic
Organization of Technical Documents
Quick Comprehension of Technical Documents
Reading Specifications
Reading Manuals
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7. Written Communication II: Writing
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Classification of Technical Documents
Organization of Technical Documents
No Plagiarism (e.g., Respect to Copyright and No Copy-and-Paste)
Mathmatical Writing
Web Publishing: How to Create Web Pages and Online Documents
Software Documentation: How to Read & Write Manuals
How to Read & Write Specifications
How to Cite References
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8. Written Communication III: Web Publishing
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Classification of Online Information
Multimedia
Examples of Images and Videos Embedded in Online Documents
Examples of Linking with SNS
Copyright Infringement vs Fair Use
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9. Verbal Communication
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Differences between Verbal Communication and Written Communication
Profile of Anticipated Audiences
How to Enhance Verbal Communication with Gestures
How to Ask Questions
How to Make an Oral Presentation
How to Enhance an Oral Presentation with Visual Communication
How to Use Equipment for Audio/Visual Aids
How to Prepare Slides for Presentation
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10. Oral Presentation by Group
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