English 301 is a course designed to help students learn forms of writing intended to be used practically day-to-day and applicable to a variety of professions. The course teaches techniques in professional writing and communication and expands to online aspects of writing including portfolio building and networking. Students engage through discussion and online collaboration with each other as well as explore the textbook “Technical Communication, 14th Edition” by John M. Lannon & Laura J. Guraknline. The course provides a strong foundation and structure for technical writing.

In this course I hope to learn the techniques often used as well as have a better understanding of the different kinds of languages in different contexts and how to apply them more efficiently. For example, feeling more confident in formal practical writing such as proposals, reports etc. I would like to become more familiar with online communications too.