1. Technical Communication CapstonePresented by Jayson Bailey for TWC490 Arizona State University Fall 2013

2. Portfolio Purpose This presentation will demonstrate my understanding of the program outcomes and my skill set as it relates to technical communications. 3. Outcomes Rhetorical Knowledge Critical Thinking, Reading, Writing Processes Knowledge of Conventions 4. 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)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 5. Adobe Muse Help File: TWC445 6. Adobe Muse Help File: TWC445 7. Feasibility Report: TWC301 8. Brochure Design: TWC411 9. 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)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 10. 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) 11. Field Report: TWC431 12. Formal Proposal: TWC443 13. Logo Design: TWC411 14. 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) 15. 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 others work (P6) Learn to balance the advantages of relying on other with the responsibility of doing their part (P7) 16. Adobe Muse Help File: TWC445 17. Feasibility Report: TWC301 18. 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 others work (P6) Learn to balance the advantages of relying on other with the responsibility of doing their part (P7) 19. 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) 20. Adobe Muse Help File: TWC445 21. Feasibility Report: TWC301 22. 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 23. Thank You Thank you for taking the time to view my capstone presentation. Id like to take this opportunity to thank my instructors at Arizona State University for their support and contribution to my education. Id also like to thank my many 24. The End