1. Engineering 100B – Leadership (Technical Writing/Communication) Taught by Stephanie Sides Class dedicated to John R. Sides January 29, 1922-March 5, 2012

2. Class Administration  Student sign-up list  Classes Mon and Wed, 9-9:50AM, SSB #106  Reading materials Writing to Learn, by William Zinsser – please buy Style and Ethics of Communication in Science and Engineering, by Jay D. Humphrey and Jeffrey W. Holmes – I will provide PDF

3. Class Administration (Cont.) Reading materials (cont.) Reader you buy from the UCSD Bookstore that includes selections from… Explaining Research, by Dennis Meredith The Making of a Story, by Alice LaPlante “The Plagiarist’s Tale,” by Lizzie Widdicombe, The New Yorker, Feb 13 & 20, 2012 “The Truth About Campus Cheating,” by William M. Chace, The American Scholar, Spring 2012 Curriculum: www.shakespearewrites.com (see tab labeled “Class” on top right)  Special guest speaker Dennis Meredith, Thurs, 5/9  Materials and videos from Phil Bourne, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

4. Shakespeare Writes’ Website

5. “Class” Tab

6. Class Administration (Cont.) Assignments due on date indicated on website (typically one week later); please e-mail them Grading: 20% class participation, 80% writing assignments (no exams), final is writing assignment Two-member teams for editing assignment Office hours: Mon and Wed 10-11AM, SDSC E-105 Contact information: ssides@sdsc.edu, 858-248-0421 (cell) My qualifications Expectations: four hours of homework/week, cell phones off during class, no typos or grammar mistakes Questions?

7. First Assignment Read Zinsser, pp. vii-76. Write 250 words about yourself - your intellectual interests and passions. What scientific or technological issues, questions, or problems most interest you, and how do you think those interests will shape your life? (Source: MIT) Write this for your instructor who is unlikely to be familiar with your field, so please explain all jargon and acronyms. (This assignment will not be graded but rather serve as a benchmark for students' current writing level.) Both due Session 3 (April 9).

8. What Skills Employers Value Source: Chronicle of Higher Education (February 8, 2012) (http://www.acics.org/events/content.aspx?id=4718), from the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schoolshttp://www.acics.org/events/content.aspx?id=4718

9. Top 5 Things Employers Look for in New College Graduates 1.The ability to work well in teams—especially with people different from yourself 2.An understanding of science and technology and how these subjects are used in real-world settings 3.The ability to write and speak well 4.The ability to think clearly about complex problems 5.The ability to analyze a problem to develop workable solutions Source: "How Should Colleges Prepare Students to Succeed in Today's Global Economy?" (Results of a national poll by Peter D. Hart Research Associates, 2007); http://www.aacu.org/leap/students/employerstopten.cfm.How Should Colleges Prepare Students to Succeed in Today's Global Economy? http://www.aacu.org/leap/students/employerstopten.cfm

10. Top Skills that Will Get You a Job When You Graduate 1.Commercial awareness or business acumen 2. Communication: This covers verbal and written communication, and listening. It's about being clear, concise and focused; being able to tailor your message for the audience and listening to the views of others. Source: TargetJOBS, http://targetjobs.co.uk/careers-advice/career-clueless/the-top- 10-skills-thatll-get-you-a-job-when-you-graduate

11. Top Personal Qualities Employers Look for in College Graduates 1.Ability to work in a team 2.Verbal communication skills 3.Ability to make decisions and problem solve. 4.Ability to obtain and process information 5.Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work Source: National Association of Colleges and Employers, http://www.naceweb.org/Press/Frequently_Asked_Questions.aspx?referal=pressroo m&menuID=276 http://www.naceweb.org/Press/Frequently_Asked_Questions.aspx?referal=pressroo m&menuID=276

12. Good Communication Skills Are Important Life Skills Helps you get hired Improves your ability to work in technical teams Helps you find out what you don’t know about a research topic (writing to find out what you don’t know) Makes you more eligible for promotion, helps you advance to management and generally get further in your career Helps you win research grants Helps you work with public information officers to promote your work Motivates others to do what you want Helps you avoid annoying others…

13. Why Are You Taking This Class?