Scientific, Technical, and Professional Communication | Oregon State University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

WritingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingActive LearningJudgment and Decision MakingTime Management

Knowledge

English LanguageComputers and ElectronicsAdministrativeCommunications and MediaAdministration and Management

Abilities

Written ExpressionWritten ComprehensionNear VisionOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInformation OrderingProblem SensitivityInductive ReasoningSpeech Clarity

Tasks

Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarit
Maintain records and files of work and revisions.
Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel.

Technology

Document management softwareComputer based training softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareDesktop publishing software

Tools

Compact digital camerasComputer data input scannersDesktop computersLaptop computersPersonal computersUniversal serial bus USB flash drives

Work Values

Working ConditionsIndependenceAchievementSupportRecognitionRelationships

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium27-3042.00	Technical Writers	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Multi-section technical documents — organize and draft independently, applying organizational style standards for clarity, conciseness, and proper terminology across a full document set.
Revision histories and content version files — maintain systematically in document management software, ensuring traceability of edits across iterative product releases.
Content submitted by engineers and subject-matter experts — edit and standardize for consistency in voice, structure, and technical accuracy with reduced oversight.
Graphics, diagrams, and photographic assets — select and coordinate with illustrators or graphic designers to produce visuals that accurately support technical narratives.
Production and engineering staff — interview independently and synthesize information from multiple sources to develop accurate procedural and reference documentation.
Online help systems and embedded user assistance — develop and maintain using content workflow software, applying single-sourcing practices to reuse content efficiently.
Publication layout and pre-press preparation — assist design teams by placing and proofing finalized content in desktop publishing software prior to release.
Mockups, engineering drawings, and product prototypes — study in detail to delineate operating procedures, safety sequences, and production workflows in technical manuals.
Active learning strategies — apply when onboarding to new product domains, evaluating technical journals and training materials to accelerate subject-matter comprehension.
Competing documentation priorities — manage personal workload across multiple concurrent projects using project management software with minimal supervisory guidance.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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