ENGL 2116-020: Inroduction to Technical Communication

Today, if possible, let's get through the following fun things:

• Syllabus and course requirements

• Class Interviews

• Webpages

Information Design for the 21st Century

Let's go over the syllabus and discuss the course requirements. Please ask questions when they come up.

Class Interviews

In pairs, please interview and be ready to report back to class on the following:

• Name

• Year (don't put 2013--junior, senior, grad, etc.)

• Major/Minor

• Hometown(s)

• Job/Future Job

• Favorite Book

• Favorite Movie (good movies can be found here)

• Favorite TV Show

• What do you expect in ENGL 2116?

  • Do not say an 'A'.
  • What do you want to know about Technical Communictation?
  • If you want to learn software, there are easier ways, so this class isn't for you.
  • Actually, just own up to it. If you're just taking this because it's required, just say so. Why hide it?

Maintain a Webpage all Semester

Some of you are already experts at this, and some of you are brand new. I want you to create a webpage for this course. Let's try to get one up today.

HOMEWORK

Don't forget to keep up with the syllabus. You should read Ch. 1 and 2 in Tebeaux & Dragga for tomorrow. You must read for this class. If you don't plan on reading, please do us both a favor and drop the class. I'll expect participation.