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A framework in which to teach (technical) communication to computer science majors

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ACM SIGCSE Bulletin, Volume 38, Issue 1

Pages 122 - 126

https://doi.org/10.1145/1124706.1121380

Published: 03 March 2006 Publication History

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We describe a framework in which to consider designing an entire course for Computer Science majors that covers both technical communications as well as more general communication issues. By utilizing abstraction, we're able to fashion a framework that allows instructors to design specific course elements that meet their needs or priorities. We take advantage of many other efforts reported upon in the past that discuss processes that students can follow in developing effective communication artifacts, blend writing or speaking assignments into individual courses, or talk about communication-intensive courses.

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ACM SIGCSE Bulletin Volume 38, Issue 1

March 2006

553 pages

ISSN:0097-8418

DOI:10.1145/1124706

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SIGCSE '06: Proceedings of the 37th SIGCSE technical symposium on Computer science education
March 2006
612 pages
ISBN:1595932593
DOI:10.1145/1121341
Program Chairs:
Doug Baldwin
SUNY Geneseo
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Paul Tymann
Rochester Institute of Technology
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Susan Haller
SUNY Potsdam
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Ingrid Russell
University of Hartford

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