Com 340 Technical Writing Entire Course

COM 340 Technical Writing Entire Course

https://homeworklance.com/downloads/com-340-technical-writing-entire-course/

COM 340 Technical Writing Entire Course

What Is Technical Communication?

What is the difference between technical communication and technical writing? After completing your reading assignments for this week, how would you define each of these terms? Create your own definition for technical communication and a separate definition for technical writing.

The Value of Technical Communication.

Why do we need technical communication? What purpose does it serve? Identify at least five types of documents or other written materials that could be considered technical writing that you engage in or see in your home and/or workplace.

Evaluation of a Health-Related Website.

In July 1999, The American Telemedicine Association (A.T.A.) issued the following advice to consumers who use the Internet for health-related information and services. A.T.A.’s criteria for a quality site include the following (“Advisories” 2–3):

a. The site is sponsored by a reputable healthcare organization (e.g., American Cancer Society, American Medical Association, nationally recognized medical college, or the like). Information from a commercial interest such as a drug company should include assurances that the material is reasonable, balanced, and objective and does not merely promote the company’s own products.

b. Each information source is clearly documented.

c. A site providing online diagnosis or prescribing treatment and medication avoids any direct sales of the treatments or medications being prescribed.

d. The professionals offering medical consultation are fully licensed and their credentials are clearly posted.

e. The site clearly describes its policies and procedures for maintaining records of the consultation and safeguarding patient privacy.

Visit a health-related Website and evaluate it according to the above criteria. Focus on sites that...