1. GNET 20601 INTRODUCTION TO COURSE

2. GNET 20602 Mike Kozak Campus Office: F115C

3. GNET 20603 Kozak Campus Phone: 565-2363 Fax: 565-2666 E-mail: kozak@unt.edukozak@unt.edu Home Phone: 566-3117 www.etec.unt.edu/~kozak

4. GNET 20604 COURSE SYLLABUS

5. GNET 20605 Catalog Description

6. GNET 20606 Catalog GNET 2060. Professional Presentations; 3 hours. (2;3) Prerequisites: ENGL 1320, or ENGL 2700

7. GNET 20607 Catalog Oral and written communication techniques to include: conceptualization, design, development, and delivery - with special reference to technical material.

8. GNET 20608 Catalog Content will use industrial graphics computer software and address speaker support materials: visuals, speaker note pages, interactive software, audience, and handouts.

9. GNET 20609 General Description

10. GNET 206010 Description Designed to enable the student to communicate effectively in clear and correct prose in a style appropriate to the: subject, occasion, and audience.

11. GNET 206011 Description This course emphasizes: the development and utilization of visual displays of quantitative data and aesthetic materials, and…

12. GNET 206012 Description the design and production of computer- generated speaker support materials.

13. GNET 206013 Description This course uses graphics software and includes: visuals, speaker note pages, interactive computer presentations, and audience handouts.

14. GNET 206014 Description Oral and written communication includes: formal and informal presentations;

15. GNET 206015 Description utilization of clear, coherent and persuasive language;

16. GNET 206016 analysis, interpretation and critique of spoken presentations;

17. GNET 206017 Description construction and presentation of arguments;

18. GNET 206018 Description brainstorming sessions; and

19. GNET 206019 Description preparation of clear, correct, concise and coherent technical reports.

20. GNET 206020 Justification

21. GNET 206021 Justification The use of visuals, computer presentations and technical graphics production is experiencing phenomenal growth and popularity.

22. GNET 206022 Justification Brainstorming techniques are utilized for idea conception such as: initializing strategic plans, and product R&D.

23. GNET 206023 Justification Oral presentations and arguments are used to initiate, support or cease production of projects.

24. GNET 206024 Justification Concise oral presentations are a mainstay of companies that employ graduates.

25. GNET 206025 Justification Students need an opportunity: to gain experience in the research and development of this specific type of communication relevant to their career,

26. GNET 206026 Justification to understand its potential for career advancement, and…

27. GNET 206027 Justification to practice hands-on skills in order to be competitive utilizing corporate media.

28. GNET 206028 Special Accommodations

29. GNET 206029 Accommodations The Engineering Technology Department, in cooperation with the Office of Disability Accommodation, complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act in making reasonable accommodations for qualified students with disabilities.

30. GNET 206030 Accommodations Please present your written accommodation request to me prior to the fourth class day.

31. GNET 206031 Course Objectives

32. GNET 206032 Objectives Understand and demonstrate writing and speaking processes through: invention, organization, drafting, revision, editing, and presentation

33. GNET 206033 Objectives Understand the importance of specifying audience and purpose and to select appropriate communication choices.

34. GNET 206034 Objectives Understand and appropriately apply modes of expression in written, interactive computer, visual and oral communication.

35. GNET 206035 Objectives Participate effectively in groups with emphasis on: listening, critical and reflective thinking, and responding.

36. GNET 206036 Objectives Understand and apply basic principles of critical thinking, problem solving and technical proficiency in the development of meaning, purpose and argument.

37. GNET 206037 Objectives Develop the ability to research and write a documented paper and give an oral presentation.

38. GNET 206038 Learning Outcomes

39. GNET 206039 Learning Outcomes Critique a company brochure, utilizing prepared criteria and write a technical report.

40. GNET 206040 Learning Outcomes Critique a product instruction manual, utilizing prepared criteria and write a technical report.

41. GNET 206041 Learning Outcomes Critique a company annual report, utilizing prepared criteria and write a technical report.

42. GNET 206042 Learning Outcomes Critique a company web site, utilizing prepared criteria and write a technical report.

43. GNET 206043 Learning Outcomes Recall and summarize the educational and technical background of a class presenter.

44. GNET 206044 Learning Outcomes Prepare and present a PowerPoint presentation incorporating a variety of graphics that incorporates qualitative data.

45. GNET 206045 Learning Outcomes Diagnose, analyze and evaluate proposed solutions in a brainstorming session and recommend the one, best solution.

46. GNET 206046 Learning Outcomes Articulate proposed solutions in a brainstorming session.

47. GNET 206047 Learning Outcomes Present a visual and oral argument relevant to an industrial topic and be prepared to discuss logical alternatives.

48. GNET 206048 Learning Outcomes Analyze, interpret, and critique a faculty research proposal, utilizing prepared criteria and write a technical report.

49. GNET 206049 Learning Outcomes Conduct an audience analysis.

50. GNET 206050 Learning Outcomes Evaluate solutions to a technical problem, as a member of a management team.

51. GNET 206051 Learning Outcomes Prepare a class presentation that: is well researched, is grammatically correct, and interprets printed material relevant to a technical specialty.

52. GNET 206052 Learning Outcomes Prepare and distribute a resume with a digitized photograph, glossary of technical terms, and references utilized in the presentation preparation.

53. GNET 206053 Library Usage

54. GNET 206054 Library Usage Research required prior to preparation of presentation.

55. GNET 206055 Required Texts

56. GNET 206056 Required Texts for Lecture Jones, R. E. (1997). Creating and Delivering Technical Presentations. Denton, TX: RonJon Publishing, Inc.

57. GNET 206057 Required Texts for Lecture Tufte, E. R. (2001). The Visual Display of Quantitative Information, Second Edition. Cheshire, CT: Graphics Press.

58. GNET 206058 Supplemental Text for lab Shelly, G.B., Cashman, T. J. & Sebok, S. L. (2000). PowerPoint 2000. Cambridge, MA: Thomson Learning.

59. GNET 206059 Other Materials

60. GNET 206060 Other Materials Appropriate handout materials will be available on the instructor’s web site... Students will purchase 3 ½” disks, CD-R disks and other consumable supplies as needed for this course.

61. GNET 206061 Teaching Methods

62. GNET 206062 Methods Learning experiences may include: lectures, demonstrations, problem-solving activities, teleconferencing,

63. GNET 206063 Methods video tapes, computer software, films, other instructional media, independent and assigned library work,

64. GNET 206064 Methods laboratory activities, classroom interaction, and written and oral reports or projects.

65. GNET 206065 Grading

66. GNET 206066 Grading Grading scale: Written assignments15% Brainstorming Session15% Midterm Examination15% Final Presentation40% Final Examination15%

67. GNET 206067 Grading Written assignments and brainstorming written assignments that are completed on time may be resubmitted. Examination grades determined by highest score accomplished.

68. GNET 206068 Class Policies

69. GNET 206069 Class Policies Consult Course Syllabus on the web site for policies regarding: Academic Dishonesty, Copyright, Syllabus Changes, Class/Lab Prep,

70. GNET 206070 Class Policies Communication, Records, Review of Work, Cheating & Plagiarism, Use of Calculators, Course Grade Review,

71. GNET 206071 Class Policies Material Safety Data Sheets, Student Conduct, and Grade of “I”.

72. GNET 206072 COURSE OUTLINE

73. GNET 206073 Presenting Quantitative Data

74. GNET 206074 Creating Presentation Media

75. GNET 206075 Creating Presentation Media Audience Perceptions.

76. GNET 206076 Creating Presentation Media Presentation Boards.

77. GNET 206077 Creating Presentation Media Overhead Transparencies.

78. GNET 206078 Creating Presentation Media Computer Projection, and...

79. GNET 206079 Creating Presentation Media Interactive Software.

80. GNET 206080 Computer Graphics

81. GNET 206081 Computer Graphics Hardware and…

82. GNET 206082 Computer Graphics Software

83. GNET 206083 Speaker Support Materials

84. GNET 206084 Speaker Support Materials Computer- generated Note Pages… Additional Handouts.

85. GNET 206085 Speaker Support Materials Models.

86. GNET 206086 Speaker Support Materials Charts and Graphs.

87. GNET 206087 Technical Communication Skills

88. GNET 206088 Technical Communication Skills Analyzing... Interpreting... Critiquing... Evaluating.

89. GNET 206089 Oral Communication

90. GNET 206090 Responses to Presentations

91. GNET 206091 Responses to Presentations From Professional Personnel.

92. GNET 206092 Responses to Presentations From Classmates.

93. GNET 206093 Brainstorming

94. GNET 206094 Brainstorming Organizing and Participating.

95. GNET 206095 Written Communication

96. GNET 206096 Written Communication Tech-Briefs... Presented arguments... Technical Reports.

97. GNET 206097 The End