ENGL 2311 Davis Writing Studio

Practice support · ENGL 2311

Resources

Practice rooms for Technical Writing. Course text: Markel & Selber, Technical Communication, 14th edition (2025), Bedford/St. Martin’s, ISBN 9781319567408 (AlamoBOOKS+). Open each project studio for Purpose, length, and chapter cues.

Purpose

Open the project you are practicing. Citation: Projects 1 and 2 use APA (5 to 7 pages); Project 3 Recommendation Report uses MLA (maximum 1,000 words); Project 4 job packet has no style named; Digital Portfolio progress report uses APA or personal brand (800 to 1,000 words). Tools practice MLA form so you can transfer structure to APA for Projects 1 and 2.

Project 1Audience AnalysisAudience Profile Report 5 to 7 pages APA, plus about a 10-minute presentation. Project 2Research Proposal5 to 7 page APA research proposal (purpose through references). Project 3Recommendation ReportProblem, options, criteria, recommendation. MLA formatting; maximum 1,000 words. Project 4Job ApplicationResume, cover letter, employer research, LinkedIn, portfolio placement. FinalDigital PortfolioPortfolio site plus 800 to 1,000 word progress report. PracticeToolsCourse-local helpers. Pick your project when a tool asks. LibrarySAC LibrarySearch help and research support. LibraryA–Z databasesScholarly and trade sources.

Required reading

Textbook chapter cues

Markel & Selber chapter map (supporting sequence)
  • Ch. 1 Introduction to Technical Communication
  • Ch. 2 Ethical and Legal Considerations
  • Ch. 10 Correct and Effective Sentences
  • Ch. 14 Corresponding in Print and Online
  • Edition: 14th edition (2025), ISBN 9781319567408 via AlamoBOOKS+ / Canvas Textbook Material.
  • Citation map: M1 APA; M2 APA; M3 MLA; M4 none stated; Portfolio progress report APA or personal brand.
  • APA formatting lessons and OWL/Scribbr links appear in modules for APA projects.