Analysis and practice in writing for technology users with attention given to task analysis, design principles, and writing strategies. Projects include technology related documents such as instructions, user manuals, online documentation, and web content. Final documents suitable for professional portfolio.

Prerequisites: Writing 2 or 2E or 2LK; upper-division standing.

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Units

Letter

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

Upper division only

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
SMITH K A
Kenneth Smith
4.9
16 reviews
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WRIT107T . Smith K A 5 Years Ago

Kenny is an awesome Professor. The class had two writing projects and we were able to revise them for a better grade. He gives great feedback for your writing projects and he really cares about his students!

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WRIT105SW . Smith K A 11 Months Ago

Smith is one of my favorite professors at UCSB, I took this class because he was teaching it. Lectures are fun, attendance is taken. We had quizzes every week based on short and interesting readings. 2 smaller assignments, 1 larger essay that you work on through the quarter and a presentation slide deck. Super chill and straightforward. 10/10

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WRIT1 . Smith K A 2 Years Ago

Mr. Smith was a very nice teacher and super supportive! A long as you put in the effort and attempt to become a better writer you will be okay. His portfolio system of grading is really convenient. He's funny and the classes are actually very fun/engaging.

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WRIT2 . Smith K A 3 Years Ago

Smaller classroom environment (25 students). It was just boring at times but beneficial for my scientific writing skills. He gives the necessary feedback and really wants you to do well. I thought I was an awful writer but never got below an 85 on any of the 3 papers and weekly assignments were graded by completion.

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WRIT105P . Smith K A 4 Years Ago

Professor Kenny is a gem. Super sweet guy. Lots of great conversations in class. Two main papers in which he allowed regrades until you get a perfect score (on regrades he seemed to be mostly looking for people taking his feedback into account, so it was easy to get a perfect score on a regrade). Please take this prof is you have the chance

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WRIT105SW . Smith K A 4 Years Ago

Kenny is amazing. Take a writing class with him. He explicitly tells you his expectations for each assignment, which really helps the revision process. If you put the work in, you will get an A. He's super understanding and accessible over email, and is prob one of the best professors at UCSB.

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