Abstract:
The purpose of this report is to present information to assist
in evaluating the need for a Technical Writing program at Oakland
Community College. Initiated by Bea Catherino, English Faculty,
Auburn Hills and Bill Rose, Dean of Academic Services, Auburn
Hills, this assessment involved a literature review including
information from the Michigan Occupational Information System
(MOIS), an examination of other Technical Writing programs in other
community colleges and a targeted survey of twenty one local
employers of Technical Writers.
