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INTRODUCTION TO COURSE

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Mike Kozak

Campus Office: F115C

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Kozak

Campus Phone: 565-2363Fax: 565-2666E-mail: kozak@unt.eduHome Phone: 566-3117www.etec.unt.edu/~kozak

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COURSE SYLLABUS

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Catalog Description

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Catalog

GNET 2060. Professional Presentations; 3 hours. (2;3) Prerequisites:

ENGL 1320, orENGL 2700

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Catalog

Oral and written communication techniques to include:

conceptualization, design, development, and delivery - with special reference to technical material.

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CatalogContent will use industrial graphics computer software and address speaker support materials:

visuals, speaker note pages, interactive software, audience, and handouts.

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General Description

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Description

Designed to enable the student to communicate effectively in clear and correct prose in a style appropriate to the:

subject, occasion, and audience.

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Description

This course emphasizes:

the development and utilization of visual displays of quantitative data and aesthetic materials, and…

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Description

the design and production of computer-generated speaker support materials.

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Description

This course uses graphics software and includes:

visuals, speaker note pages, interactive computer presentations, and audience handouts.

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Description

Oral and written communication includes:

formal and informal presentations;

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Description

utilization of clear, coherent and persuasive language;

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analysis, interpretation and critique of spoken presentations;

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Description

construction and presentation of arguments;

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Description

brainstorming sessions; and

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Description

preparation of clear, correct, concise and coherent technical reports.

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Justification

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Justification

The use of visuals, computer presentations and technical graphics production is experiencing phenomenal growth and popularity.

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Justification

Brainstorming techniques are utilized for idea conception such as:

initializing strategic plans, and product R&D.

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Justification

Oral presentations and arguments are used to initiate, support or cease production of projects.

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Justification

Concise oral presentations are a mainstay of companies that employ graduates.

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Justification

Students need an opportunity:to gain experience in the research and development of this specific type of communication relevant to their career,

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Justification

to understand its potential for career advancement, and…

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Justification

to practice hands-on skills in order to be competitive utilizing corporate media.

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Special Accommodations

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Accommodations

The Engineering Technology Department, in cooperation with the Office of Disability Accommodation, complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act in making reasonable accommodations for qualified students with disabilities.

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Accommodations

Please present your written accommodation request to me prior to the fourth class day.

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Course Objectives

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Objectives

Understand and demonstrate writing and speaking processes through:

invention,organization,drafting,revision,editing, andpresentation

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Objectives

Understand the importance of specifying audience and purpose and to select appropriate communication choices.

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Objectives

Understand and appropriately apply modes of expression in written, interactive computer, visual and oral communication.

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Objectives

Participate effectively in groups with emphasis on:

listening,critical and reflective thinking,andresponding.

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ObjectivesUnderstand and apply basic principles of critical thinking, problem solving and technical proficiency in the development of meaning, purpose and argument.

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Objectives

Develop the ability to research and write a documented paper and give an oral presentation.

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Learning Outcomes

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Learning Outcomes

Critique a company brochure, utilizing prepared criteria and write a technical report.

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Learning Outcomes

Critique a product instruction manual, utilizing prepared criteria and write a technical report.

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Learning Outcomes

Critique a company annual report, utilizing prepared criteria and write a technical report.

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Learning Outcomes

Critique a company web site, utilizing prepared criteria and write a technical report.

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Learning Outcomes

Recall and summarize the educational and technical background of a class presenter.

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Learning Outcomes

Prepare and present a PowerPoint presentation incorporating a variety of graphics that incorporates qualitative data.

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Learning Outcomes

Diagnose, analyze and evaluate proposed solutions in a brainstorming session and recommend the one, best solution.

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Learning Outcomes

Articulate proposed solutions in a brainstorming session.

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Learning Outcomes

Present a visual and oral argument relevant to an industrial topic and be prepared to discuss logical alternatives.

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Learning Outcomes

Analyze, interpret, and critique a faculty research proposal, utilizing prepared criteria and write a technical report.

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Learning Outcomes

Conduct an audience analysis.

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Learning Outcomes

Evaluate solutions to a technical problem, as a member of a management team.

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Learning Outcomes

Prepare a class presentation that:is well researched,is grammatically correct, andinterprets printed material relevant to a technical specialty.

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Learning Outcomes

Prepare and distribute a resume with a digitized photograph, glossary of technical terms, and references utilized in the presentation preparation.

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Library Usage

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Library Usage

Research required prior to preparation of presentation.

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Required Texts

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Required Texts for Lecture

Jones, R. E. (1997). Creating and Delivering Technical Presentations. Denton, TX: RonJon Publishing, Inc.

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Required Texts for Lecture

Tufte, E. R. (2001). The Visual Display of Quantitative Information, Second Edition. Cheshire, CT: Graphics Press.

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Supplemental Text for lab

Shelly, G.B., Cashman, T. J. & Sebok, S. L. (2000). PowerPoint 2000. Cambridge, MA: Thomson Learning.

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Other Materials

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Other Materials

Appropriate handout materials will be available on the instructor’s web site...Students will purchase 3 ½” disks, CD-R disks and other consumable supplies as needed for this course.

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Teaching Methods

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Methods

Learning experiences may include: lectures, demonstrations, problem-solving activities, teleconferencing,

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Methodsvideo tapes, computer software, films, other instructional media, independent and assigned library work,

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Methods

laboratory activities, classroom interaction, and written and oral reports or projects.

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Grading

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Grading

Grading scale:Written assignments 15%Brainstorming Session 15%Midterm Examination 15%Final Presentation 40%Final Examination 15%

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Grading

Written assignments and brainstorming written assignments that are completed on time may be resubmitted.Examination grades determined by highest score accomplished.

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Class Policies

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Class Policies

Consult Course Syllabus on the web site for policies regarding:

Academic Dishonesty,Copyright,

Syllabus Changes, Class/Lab Prep,

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Class Policies

Communication, Records, Review of Work, Cheating & Plagiarism, Use of Calculators, Course Grade Review,

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Class Policies

Material Safety Data Sheets, Student Conduct, and Grade of “I”.

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COURSE OUTLINE

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Presenting Quantitative

Data

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Creating Presentation

Media

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Creating Presentation Media

Audience Perceptions.

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Creating Presentation Media

Presentation Boards.

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Creating Presentation Media

Overhead Transparencies.

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Creating Presentation Media

Computer Projection, and...

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Creating Presentation Media

Interactive Software.

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Computer Graphics

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Computer Graphics

Hardware and…

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Computer Graphics

Software

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Speaker Support Materials

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Speaker Support Materials

Computer-generated Note Pages…Additional Handouts.

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Speaker Support Materials

Models.

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Speaker Support Materials

Charts and Graphs.

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Technical Communication

Skills

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Technical Communication Skills

Analyzing...Interpreting...Critiquing...Evaluating.

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Oral Communication

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Responses to Presentations

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Responses to Presentations

From Professional Personnel.

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Responses to Presentations

From Classmates.

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Brainstorming

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BrainstormingOrganizing and Participating.

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Written Communication

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Written Communication

Tech-Briefs...Presented arguments...

Technical Reports.

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