ENG 572 - Workplace Writing Research Methods

Description:
Students will develop a mastery of workplace writing research methods and methodologies. ENG 472 and ENG 572 are layered courses; a student may not received receive credit for both.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ENG 310 or permission of instructor; admission to the Online Professional and Creative Writing MA Program.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Demonstrate advanced knowledge of a variety of workplace writing research methods (such as usability testing, interviewing, focus groups, object-based techniques, observations, and surveys). Engage in theoretical discourse and scholarly dialogue surrounding a variety of workplace writing research methods. Demonstrate the ability to plan, justify, and champion one or two specific workplace writing research methods at the professional level. Plan, conduct, and create commonly used written report documents supporting a research project using a specific workplace writing research method. Demonstrate a professional-level ability to present findings from a workplace writing research project. Demonstrate advanced collaboration skills. Engage with theoretical discourse and scholarly dialogue concerning the ethics of workplace writing research and will conduct ethical low-risk research with human participants.
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