Technical Writing - Final Project Instructions

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Summary

This video outlines the final project for a technical writing class, detailing the requirements for a three-dimensional document which includes a written document, a graphical component, and an oral presentation. Students will design or improve an object, video game, or service, keeping in mind audience, purpose, and occasion.

Highlights

Accessing Project Information
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All final project information, including rubrics for the three deliverables and detailed instructions, is uploaded in the course shell under the 'Resources' section, specifically in the 'Final Project' segment.

Overview of the Final Project
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The final project requires students to individually design and create a 'three-dimensional document' consisting of a presentation, a written document, and a graphical component. The goal is to communicate persuasively and effectively regarding an object, game, or service.

Choosing Your Project Topic and Focus Areas
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Students will select an object, video game concept, or service as their project topic. Key areas to concentrate on are the target audience, the purpose of the item, and the occasion (why it's relevant now). Options include creating something from scratch, improving an existing item, or analyzing an existing item of interest.

Project Requirements: Written Technical Document
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The core requirement is a 3-5 page technical document, to be submitted as both a PDF and Word document before final presentations. It should contain at least one sketch or graphical representation and an audience profile analysis.

Project Requirements: Graphical Document and Extra Credit
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A graphical document (e.g., PowerPoint, brochure, infographic) must accompany the product or service. This is used in the oral presentation and submitted afterward. Extra credit is available for innovative, original designs or for adapting/repurposing existing concepts creatively.

Key Due Dates and Presentation Details
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Important deadlines include topic approval by January 28th, a draft of the technical document by February 11th, the final report by February 25th, and oral presentations (10-15 minutes) on March 2nd and 3rd. Students must be prepared for audience questions during presentations.

Rubric Breakdown for Deliverables
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The video briefly explains the rubrics for each deliverable: the technical document (assessing various criteria for A, B, C, or F grades), the graphical document (creativity, craftsmanship, composition, effort), and the oral presentation (content, organization, delivery, interaction, etc.).

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