Title: Module 1: Introduction (CU1 M1)
Course: SkillsCom WR 227 14.0 > Section: Credit Unit 1 Module 1 Audience Analysis

Module 1 will introduce you to technical writing. You will learn what technical writing is, how it differs from creative writing, and why it is an important skill for nearly every professional to have. To begin the coursework, you will focus on one of the most important basic lessons at the heart of technical writing: the importance of audience analysis and how it shapes a document’s design, level of technicality, and word choice.

Module Outcomes:

- Describe the purpose and scope of technical writing.
- Perform an audience analysis.