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| | Fri, Oct 7, 11:00 - 11:25, Senate B Paper (refereed)
| | Recommended Citation: Owen, W N and W Young. Tips for Improving Writing in IS/IT Courses. In The Proceedings of ISECON 2005, v 22 (Columbus OH): §2353. ISSN: 1542-7382.
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Tips for Improving Writing in IS/IT Courses
| | William N. Owen [a1] [a2]
School of Computer and Information Sciences
University of South Alabama [u1] [u2]
Mobile, Alabama, USA [c1] [c2]
William Young [a1] [a2]
Writing Across the Curriculum
University of South Alabama [u1] [u2]
Mobile, Alabama, USA [c1] [c2]
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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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