Technical Writing & Presenting

This workshop explains the characteristics of effective technical communication, with a focus on giving technical presentations. Participants will get resources and templates for technical presentations, both their written and oral components, and they will be introduced to a writing process.

Details

Curriculum

Effective communication in a variety of industries from Engineering, Technology, Construction Management and more requires clarity, directness, and precision. This workshop explains the characteristics of effective technical communication, with a focus on giving technical presentations. Participants will get resources and templates for technical presentations, both their written and oral components, and they will be introduced to a writing process. Everyone will get feedback from the instructor on their own presentation materials. Participants are encouraged but not required to bring their own in-progress presentations.

Who Should Enroll

Instructor

Dr. Elizabeth Brewer

Dr. Brewer teaches Composition and English at Central CT State University and specifically teaches in the School of Engineering, Science and Technology. She is skilled at teaching writing to technical people.

Assistant Professor of English August 2014-present
Central Connecticut State University

Director of Composition August 2014-present
Central Connecticut State University

Director of the Writing Center August 2015-August 2017
Central Connecticut State University

EDUCATION

Ph.D. in English—Rhetoric, Composition, and Literacy Studies 2014
Graduate Interdisciplinary Specialization in Disability Studies
The Ohio State University

M.A. in English—Rhetoric, Composition, and Literacy Studies 2009
The Ohio State University

B.A. in English—with Honors, Summa Cum Laude 2007
The Ohio State University

Location

Central Connecticut State University
1615 Stanley Street
New Britain, CT 06053
Elihu Burritt Library
Room: 30204

Testimonials

I enjoyed the style used to present the material, it was very engaging. Fall, 2022