Student Entries

Topics related to Technical Writing and Communication

Lee-Ann Kastman Breuch: Web Usability (Sample Page)

This page on web usability discusses usability as a design and research method specific to web page development. Lee-Ann Kastman Breuch is a Professor in the Department of Writing Studies and instructor of WRIT 1001: Introduction to Technical Writing and Communication.

Abbie Amundsen: Storytelling in Technical Writing

Storytelling can be used in a variety of settings to increase audience engagement and understanding.

Sara Berg: Intersection of Technical Writing & Communication and Online Gaming

This page summarizes the relationship between technical writing and online gaming by observing uses and other applications of technical communication in video game development. Sara is a fourth year Technical Writing and Communications major with a minor in Sustainability Studies. She has currently been spending her free time propagating plants, studying sustainable fashion, and teaching her roommate how to play League of Legends.

Grace Bingham: Translation and Localization

This page discusses methods of localization, including translation, and how they should be utilized in order to ensure full understanding of a document in any context across the globe. Grace Bingham is a Linguistics and Spanish Studies double major at the University of Minnesota. She enjoys learning about the different ways that technical communication can be applied to any field. In her free time, Grace enjoys playing sports and spending time in the great outdoors.

Joseph Blackwell: False information during the COVID-19 pandemic

These pages discuss the presence of false information regarding COVID-19, the impacts that information can have, and methods technical communicators can use to help protect their audience and ensure the correct information is shared. Joseph Blackwell is a Technical Communications Major and a Film Minor at the University in Minnesota, who also holds an Associates in Biology. When he isn't studying, he can be found writing scripts for the automotive YouTube channel, Donut Media.

Madison Bowes: Localization of Public Health Messages

Localization is an important step in the process of effectively delivering healthcare information to people of different cultures around the world.

Roo Case: Designing Children's Websites

These pages discuss designing content for children, from both content and UX perspectives.
Roo Case is a PSEO student at the University of Minnesota, and plans on studying Computer Science. He enjoys learning about customizing content for the end user. When not studying, Roo can often be found Geocaching or Morris Dancing.

Caroline Cashman: Web Accessibility for Blind-Deaf People

My page details what tools, and patterns of thought, must be implemented when web interfaces are being created to ensure accessibility for their blind-deaf users.

I am a sophomore at the University of Minnesota, planning to major in technical writing. Apart from writing, my passions include, art, singing, and spending time with loved ones.

Raven Curtis: Scientific Writing

My page discusses scientific writing and the unique challenges and writing styles that come with it.

Jennifer Delgado: Technical Writing and Communication in Engineering

This page describes the role of Technical Writing and Communication in Engineering.

David Dunlop: 2020 Travel, International Communication

How the COVID-19 pandemic has led to changes in operation within the Travel Industry. David Dunlop is a student in the College of Liberal Arts at UMN, and is notably known for his role in Public Relations with the "Save Our Tappan Zee" organization based in New York. David is also known for his time competing on Minnesota Men's Crew, and is a NASM Personal Trainer.

Casey Dykes: Video Production

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Jex Furuli: Technical Editing

Veronica Hendren: Technical Communication and Healthcare

Jeeho Hong: Visual Rhetoric

In addition to writing, visuals and graphic design can play a large role in technical communication. In this page, I will examine some strategies one might employ when implementing visuals into their work, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of doing so.

Eesha Irfanullah: Science Writing

Science writing refers to any writing that communicates scientific subject matter. Science writing can take on many forms depending on the topic, purpose, and intended audience. My entry explores themes and strategies in science writing.

James Lee: Audience

This page discusses the relationship between audiences and technical communicators, and the importance of that relationship.

Jada Lilleboe: Document Design

This page will discuss the many elements of document design, specifically focusing on how document design can be used in an ethical manner.

Kate Linden: Content Strategy

This page outlines the field of content strategy, focusing on situational analysis, content management and the importance of creating effective models.

Flynn Marrinson: Color and User Experience

This page is about how to utilize color to be an effective tool for improving accessibility and ease-of-use in order to make a better experience for the user. Flynn is a sophomore who is pursuing a Technical Communication and Writing major on the Biological and Health Sciences subplan, as well as a minor in Public Health. She enjoys learning about the ways that technical writing can help the practice of humanistic healthcare. When not in class, she can usually be found listening to her record collection, playing video games, or trying to learn guitar.

Andy Oien: Grant Proposal Writing

Grant writing is its own field of technical writing. I describe grant proposal traits and what role these documents play in the grant application process.

Mark Ramel: Social Justice

This page explains social justice in technical writing, from the challenges facing the field to the impact technical writers can have in the world.

David Ricart: Risk Communication

Risk Communication informs audiences about the relative risks of a wide range of situations, and how to respond safely.

Gaby Roth: Style Guides and Fonts

Style guides and font usage are an important part of any document or set of documents. It allows things to be professional and look professional, which affects the acceptance or understanding of a document.

Parker Sinkula: Content Strategy and Usability

This webpage explains how Technical Writers work with specific audiences and goals as they create and distribute content.

Olivia Trout: Information Design

This web entry reviews a variety of different definitions and perspectives that help explain the necessary skills of information design to successfully present information to an audience.

Natalie Trupke: Grant Writing

This page explains the basics of Grant Writing and Grant Proposals including information on how to write one and tips on composing a compelling proposal.

Gabriella Wenisch: Localization and Covid-19

This page gives insight as to the different components that make up localization as well as aspects of specific situations that call for efficient localization, such as the Covid-19 pandemic.