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Assignment Overview: Students must complete a two-part project related to extended definitions. The project will consist of two technical documents: (1) an extended definition [report] and (2) a piece of professional correspondence [letter, memo, email, etc.] that justifies and reflects on the choices made in the extended definition.

Deadline/Weight: The two documents should constitute at least 15% of students’ final grade.

Course Outcomes:                                      

1. Accommodate audience needs in      technical writing
2. Use a variety of composition      modes effectively, including description, definition, comparison/contrast,      process, and analysis.
3. Present technical information,      explanations, and recommendations clearly and effectively, using formal      grammar, usage, mechanics, format, and graphics
4. Prepare various types of      technical and professional documents, including reports, correspondence,      and résumé and application letter.
5. Use primary and secondary      sources appropriately by evaluating and integrating them into documents.
6. Apply      legal, ethical, and cultural considerations to issues in technical      communication.

PART 1: Professional Correspondence (MEMO)

Purpose: To plan, reflect on, and justify the rhetorical choices made in the extended definition

Topic/Subject: The piece of correspondence should identify the purpose and audience for the extended definition. It should then justify the rhetorical choices made, explaining why they work, given the purpose and audience.

Genre: The specific type of correspondence will be a memo.

Intended Audience: Instructor, of, if relevant, the person or group publishing the extended definition document. 

Length Requirements: At least 1 full page

PART 2: Extended Definition (REPORT)

Purpose: Create a technical document that defines a term or concept and extends it, using specific strategies. 

Subject / Topic: For this project, students will create a definition of a term or concept. The term or concept could relate to the students’ majors, a course theme, or technical and professional communication issues. 

Genre: This should be in the form of a report and should have at least three levels of extension.