Technical Communications - Internship
Timeline
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April 13, 2020Experience start
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April 14, 2020Start-up meeting
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April 18, 2020Proposal (based on initial meeting)
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May 2, 2020Progress report
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May 16, 2020Progress report
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May 30, 2020Progress report
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June 6, 2020Experience end
Timeline
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April 13, 2020Experience start
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April 14, 2020Start-up meeting
Meeting between students and organization to establish scope of the project and to gain access resources needed. Any specifications and restrictions are communicated at this time. All deliverables, milestones, and final due dates for deliverables should be discussed and agreed upon.
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April 18, 2020Proposal (based on initial meeting)
The proposal outlines the goals and objectives of the project, specifies what will be completed, and identifies deliverables. Any misunderstandings about or changes to the project must be clarified at this time. Approval of the proposal establishes agreement about the project.
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May 2, 2020Progress report
Student provides an update to client and provides copies of any requested work. completion of 40-60 hours of work.
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May 16, 2020Progress report
Student provides an update to client and provides copies of any requested work. completion of 80-100 hours of work.
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May 30, 2020Progress report
Student provides an update to client and provides copies of any requested work. completion of 140-160 hours of work
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June 4, 2020Project completion
Student provides an update to client and provides copies of any requested work. completion of 180-200 hours of work
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June 6, 2020Experience end
Experience scope
Categories
Communications Product or service launchSkills
technical writing communication researchTechnical communicators research, create, and communicate information about technical or specialized topics and products, such as computer applications, medical procedures, or marketing content. They develop various deliverables including Web pages, help files, or manuals, marketing materials and social media posts.
Learners
Students complete 200 hours of work over a ten week period.
An Memo of Understanding (MOU) would be created at the beginning of the project to define deliverables.
Project timeline
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April 13, 2020Experience start
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April 14, 2020Start-up meeting
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April 18, 2020Proposal (based on initial meeting)
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May 2, 2020Progress report
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May 16, 2020Progress report
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May 30, 2020Progress report
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June 6, 2020Experience end
Timeline
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April 13, 2020Experience start
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April 14, 2020Start-up meeting
Meeting between students and organization to establish scope of the project and to gain access resources needed. Any specifications and restrictions are communicated at this time. All deliverables, milestones, and final due dates for deliverables should be discussed and agreed upon.
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April 18, 2020Proposal (based on initial meeting)
The proposal outlines the goals and objectives of the project, specifies what will be completed, and identifies deliverables. Any misunderstandings about or changes to the project must be clarified at this time. Approval of the proposal establishes agreement about the project.
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May 2, 2020Progress report
Student provides an update to client and provides copies of any requested work. completion of 40-60 hours of work.
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May 16, 2020Progress report
Student provides an update to client and provides copies of any requested work. completion of 80-100 hours of work.
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May 30, 2020Progress report
Student provides an update to client and provides copies of any requested work. completion of 140-160 hours of work
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June 4, 2020Project completion
Student provides an update to client and provides copies of any requested work. completion of 180-200 hours of work
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June 6, 2020Experience end
Project Examples
Requirements
Students completing the internship in technical communication bring strong writing and design skills to the project. They can work on a broad range of projects depending on their areas of emphasis and interest.
Projects could include:
- Creating online help or print manuals
- Editing
- Developing web content
- Writing grants
- Designing content for print or online (some graphic design)
- Delivering social media content
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Timeline
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April 13, 2020Experience start
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April 14, 2020Start-up meeting
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April 18, 2020Proposal (based on initial meeting)
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May 2, 2020Progress report
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May 16, 2020Progress report
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May 30, 2020Progress report
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June 6, 2020Experience end
Timeline
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April 13, 2020Experience start
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April 14, 2020Start-up meeting
Meeting between students and organization to establish scope of the project and to gain access resources needed. Any specifications and restrictions are communicated at this time. All deliverables, milestones, and final due dates for deliverables should be discussed and agreed upon.
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April 18, 2020Proposal (based on initial meeting)
The proposal outlines the goals and objectives of the project, specifies what will be completed, and identifies deliverables. Any misunderstandings about or changes to the project must be clarified at this time. Approval of the proposal establishes agreement about the project.
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May 2, 2020Progress report
Student provides an update to client and provides copies of any requested work. completion of 40-60 hours of work.
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May 16, 2020Progress report
Student provides an update to client and provides copies of any requested work. completion of 80-100 hours of work.
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May 30, 2020Progress report
Student provides an update to client and provides copies of any requested work. completion of 140-160 hours of work
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June 4, 2020Project completion
Student provides an update to client and provides copies of any requested work. completion of 180-200 hours of work
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June 6, 2020Experience end