Required
Texts To
be successful in this course, you will need to purchase:
- Technical
Communication
(9th Edition) by Mike Markel (Bedford/St. Martins
Press)
This
book is available in paperback and may be purchased
online through the AASU
Bookstore or other bookstores. Amazon.com
has several used copies of the text.
Recommended
Texts
In
addition to the texts above, you should secure
- a
collegiate grammar text of choice
- a
collegiate dictionary of choice.
Software
To
be successful in this course, students will need regular
access to
- an
Internet-connected computer
- a
word processor (such as MS Word or Wordperfect)
- presentation
software (such as PowerPoint).
To
find out how and where to access these applications
on the AASU campus, contact Student
Technology Services.
Lane Library
This
course will require some research, so please familiarize
yourself with the AASU's Lane
Library. The library provides students with access
to a variety of online databases and interlibrary loan
options. It also provides distance
education services to students who may not be able
to visit the AASU campus. You will need to consult the
library for any passwords required to access online
databases at a distance.
Recommended
Readings
Additional
readings will be posted as needed. Please check the
course site regularly!
Computing
To
access course materials, a multimedia-class computer
with Internet connectivity is required. Students are
best served by a 56K or faster connection speed.
Course
Facilitation
Students
should also have the appropriate Internet browser
to view this course. Optimal views of online courses
or supplementary materials are rendered in MS
Internet Explorer 5.5 or better and Netscape
Navigator 6 or better or Firefox.
Mac OS X users may find that Apple
Safari renders online content, interactions and
web applications more effectively than other browsers.
Browsers may need to be further optimized if
courses utilizing multimedia require any browser plugins
or ancillary players.
WebVista
WebVista
is Armstrong Atlantic State University's course
management system, which is accessed via a web browser
via the Internet. To access the course, you must
have access to the Internet as well as the system--and
you must be enrolled in the course. You may access
WebVista at:
Assistance
Students
with computing or course management system (WebVista)
questions should contact WebVista's 24-hour Support Center .
Vista operates a Help Desk which supports a range of
technology issues. The Online Support Center (OSC) is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year!
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