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Tips for Improving Writing in IS/IT Courses William N. Owen University of South Alabama Mobile, AL 36688 USA William Young University of South Alabama Mobile, AL 36688 USA

Abstract: This paper reviews the importance of clear writing for Information Systems and Information Technology (IS/IT) professionals. The need for effective written communication is emphasized by professional organizations, university standards, and industry needs. Incorporating writing into content-heavy courses appears as a daunting task for the busy professor. This paper offers tips that will help when including writing activities in IS/IT courses. The tips focus on integrating writing and content as well as streamlining the logistics of incorporating writing in a course.

Keywords: curriculum, curriculum design, writing, writing across the curriculum

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Recommended Citation: Owen and Young (2006). Tips for Improving Writing in IS/IT Courses. Information Systems Education Journal, 4 (60). http://isedj.org/4/60/. ISSN: 1545-679X. (A preliminary version appears in The Proceedings of ISECON 2005: §2353. ISSN: 1542-7382.)