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Capstone Portfolio for Technical Communication program at Arizona State University
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Technical Communication Capstone Presented by Jayson Bailey for TWC490 Arizona State University Fall 2013
Portfolio Purpose This presentation will demonstrate my understanding of the program outcomes and my skill set as it relates to technical communications.
Outcomes • Rhetorical Knowledge • Critical Thinking, Reading, Writing • Processes • Knowledge of Conventions
Rhetorical Knowledge Outcomes • Identify, articulate, and focus on a defined purpose (RK1) • Respond to the need of the appropriate audience (RK2) • Respond appropriately to different rhetorical situations (RK3) • Use conventions of format and structure appropriate to the rhetorical situation (RK4) • Adopt appropriate voice, tone, and level of formality (RK5) • Understand how each genre helps to shape writing and how readers respond to it (RK6) • Write in multiple genres (RK7) • Understand the role of a variety of technologies/media in accessing, retrieving, managing, and communicating information (RK8) • Use appropriate technologies to organize, present, and communicate information to address a range of audiences, purposes, and genres (RK9)
Rhetorical Knowledge Outcomes • Identify, articulate, and focus on a defined purpose (RK1) • Respond to the need of the appropriate audience (RK2) • Respond appropriately to different rhetorical situations (RK3) • Use conventions of format and structure appropriate to the rhetorical situation (RK4) • Adopt appropriate voice, tone, and level of formality (RK5) • Understand how each genre helps to shape writing and how readers respond to it (RK6) • Write in multiple genres (RK7) • Understand the role of a variety of technologies/media in accessing, retrieving, managing, and communicating information (RK8) • Use appropriate technologies to organize, present, and communicate information to address a range of audiences, purposes, and genres (RK9)
Critical Thinking, Reading & Writing Outcomes • Use information, writing, and reading for inquiry learning, thinking, and communicating (CTRW1) • Understand that research and writing is a series of tasks, including accessing, retrieving, evaluating, analyzing, and synthesizing appropriate data and information from sources that vary in content, format, structure, and scope (CTRW2) • Understand the relationships among language, knowledge, and power including social, cultural, historical, and economic issues related to information, writing, and technology (CTRW3) • Recognize, understand, and analyze the context within which language, information, and knowledge are produced, managed, organized, and disseminated (CTRW4) • Integrate previously held beliefs, assumptions, and knowledge with new information and the ideas of others (CTRW5)
Critical Thinking, Reading & Writing Outcomes • Use information, writing, and reading for inquiry learning, thinking, and communicating (CTRW1) • Understand that research and writing is a series of tasks, including accessing, retrieving, evaluating, analyzing, and synthesizing appropriate data and information from sources that vary in content, format, structure, and scope (CTRW2) • Understand the relationships among language, knowledge, and power including social, cultural, historical, and economic issues related to information, writing, and technology (CTRW3) • Recognize, understand, and analyze the context within which language, information, and knowledge are produced, managed, organized, and disseminated (CTRW4) • Integrate previously held beliefs, assumptions, and knowledge with new information and the ideas of others (CTRW5)
Process Outcomes • Be aware that it usually takes multiple drafts to create and complete a successful text (P1) • Develop research and writing strategies appropriate to the context and situation (P2) • Develop flexible strategies for generating, revising, editing, and proof-reading (P3) • Understand research and writing as an open process that permits writers to use later invention and re-thinking to revise their work (P4) • Understand the collaborative and social aspects of research and writing processes (P5) • Learn to critique their own and other’s work (P6) • Learn to balance the advantages of relying on other with the responsibility of doing their part (P7) • Use appropriate technologies to manage data and information collected or generated for future use (P8)
Process Outcomes • Be aware that it usually takes multiple drafts to create and complete a successful text (P1) • Develop research and writing strategies appropriate to the context and situation (P2) • Develop flexible strategies for generating, revising, editing, and proof-reading (P3) • Understand research and writing as an open process that permits writers to use later invention and re-thinking to revise their work (P4) • Understand the collaborative and social aspects of research and writing processes (P5) • Learn to critique their own and other’s work (P6) • Learn to balance the advantages of relying on other with the responsibility of doing their part (P7) • Use appropriate technologies to manage data and information collected or generated for future use (P8)
Knowledge of Conventions • Learn common formats for different genres (KC1) • Learn standard tools for accessing and retrieving information (KC2) • Learn and apply appropriate standards, laws, policies, and accepted practices for the use of a variety of technologies (KC3) • Develop knowledge of genre conventions ranging from structure and paragraphing to tone and mechanics (KC4) • Apply appropriate means of documenting their work (KC5) • Control such surface features as syntax, grammar, punctuation, and spelling (KC6) • Understand and apply legal and ethical uses of information and technology including copyright and intellectual property (KC7)
Achieved Outcomes • Recognizing and defining the roles, conventions, needs, and purposes associated with technical communication – Rhetorical Knowledge • Recognizing the value of relationships, context, language and other beliefs and behaviors in communication – Critical Thinking, Reading, Writing • Understanding of processes involved in defining, shaping, and producing technical communication materials - Processes • Understanding of how to research and value information, along with considering appropriate legal and ethical considerations associated with the communication – Knowledge of Conventions
Thank You Thank you for taking the time to view my capstone presentation. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank my instructors at Arizona State University for their support and contribution to my education. I’d also like to thank my many talented peers and my family for supporting me during my time at ASU.Thank you and go Devils!
