TWC 301 General Principles of Multimedia Writing
by Wendy Ayala
1. Knowledge of Conventions General
1.1. Learn common formats for different genres
1.2. Develop knowledge of genre conventions ranging from structure and paragraphing to tone and mechanics
1.3. Understand and apply legal and ethical uses of information and technology including copyright and intellectual property
2. Processes General
2.1. Be aware that it usually takes multiple drafts to create and complete a successful text
2.2. Develop flexible strategies for generating, revising, editing, and proof-reading
2.3. Understand the collaborative and social aspects of research and writing processes
2.4. Use appropriate technologies to manage data and information collected or generated for future use
3. Processes Personal
3.1. Practice the execution of utilizing internet based applications for the efficient use of these tools in everyday applications.
4. Knowledge of Conventions Personal
5. Critical Thinking, Reading, and Writing General
5.1. Use information, writing, and reading for inquiry, learning, thinking, and communicating
5.2. Integrate previously held beliefs, assumptions, and knowledge with new information and the ideas of others to accomplish a specific purpose within a context
5.2.1. INS to insert (Windows)
5.2.2. TAB to insert (Mac OS)
5.2.3. ENTER to add siblings
5.2.4. DEL to delete
5.2.5. All key shortcuts
6. Rhetorical Knowledge General
6.1. Identify, articulate, and focus on a defined purpose
6.2. Respond to the need of the appropriate audience
6.3. Respond appropriately to different rhetorical situations
6.4. Use conventions of format and structure appropriate to the rhetorical situation
6.5. Adopt appropriate voice, tone, and level of formality.
6.6. Understand how each genre helps to shape writing and how readers respond to it
6.7. Write in multiple genres
6.8. Understand the role of a variety of technologies/media in accessing, retrieving, managing, and communicating information
6.9. Use appropriate technologies to organize, present, and communicate information to address a range of audiences, purposes, and genres
7. Rhetorical Knowledge Personal
7.1. Utilize various social media tools to enhance the promotion of art and real estate businesses.
8. Critical Thinking, Reading, and Writing Personal
8.1. Learn about available internet based applications and apply them in promotion of fine-art and real estate businesses.
9. BoD Ch. 1
9.1. Planning before the Design (see BoD mindmap)
9.1.1. Focus on Purpose
9.1.2. Know Audience