How You’ll Collaborate in Technical Writing
This image outlines the six primary ways that you will work with your group in this course. The transcript for the infographic is the text on this page.
01: Introductions
Once you’re assigned to a group, introduce yourself to everyone and begin getting to know one another.
Establish a backup plan for connecting in case someone is missing from discussions.
02: Group Discussions
Discuss technical writing concerns together, and decide on style and ethical guidelines for your group projects.
Share your second projects with one another for feedback before you submitting your work.
03: Teamwork Agreement & Schedule
Prepare for the group projects by composing a teamwork agreement to guide your collaboration.
Create the schedule for your drafts and meetings for the rest of the term.
04: Research Proposal
Choose a website to examine for your Recommendation Report.
With your group, compose a research proposal that pitches the website you’ve chosen and outlines your research and writing plans.
05: Progress Report
Assess the progress your group has made on the Recommendation Report.
Compose a Progress Report that tells me the project’s status and your plans to finish the work.
06: Recommendation Report
Collaborate to discuss your website’s usability and to identify how to improve it.
Together, compose a formal report that explains your research and recommendations.
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