CSI6517 Technical Writing for computer science

The goal of this course is to study and practice how to write research papers required in college and graduate courses. A. Fundamental tools: Learn effective tools for selecting topics and building plans. Analyze the principles dominating communication processes between readers and writers. Learn how to write reader oriented documents and smoothly flowing paragraphs. Practice actually writing sentences and paragraphs, and memorize model examples. Revise and improve others` writings based on knowledge learned in class. B. Research papers: Analyze major elements which consist of an abstract, introduction, body, and conclusion. Study useful expressions commonly used in those parts. C. Grammar: Study grammatical rules with which Koreans frequently make mistakes such as articles, punctuations, passive voice, and participial phrases.