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K–12 Standards

Professional & Technical Communication

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Reading and Analysis. Students will analyze a variety of digital and print texts to gather information and use as quality examples of professional and technical communication.1

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    Distinguish key differences in audience and purpose for professional and technical communications. 1.1

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    Examine and evaluate the structure, format, and syntax of a variety of professional and technical communications.1.2

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    Determine the meaning of professional and technical vocabulary to aid comprehension and conduct research. 1.3

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    Analyze and summarize information and data from multiple sources for reliability, relevance, accuracy, and rhetorical purpose.1.4

Oral Communication. Students will engage in a variety of professional and technical oral communications.2

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    Develop professional and technical oral communication techniques using language, syntax, and organization that are appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context.2.1

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    Utilize appropriate delivery techniques (i.e., posture, gesture, eye contact, vocal expressiveness) to make presentations understandable.2.2

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    Participate in clarifying discussions about the format and content of professional and technical communications produced by self, peers, teams, and outside sources.2.3

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    Apply critical, empathetic, appreciative, and reflective listening skills in formal and informal situations.2.4

Print and Digital Communication. Students will produce a variety of professional and technical written communications. 3

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    Develop professional and technical written print and digital communications using language, syntax, format, and delivery methods that are appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context.3.1

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    Create charts, graphs, and other visuals using appropriate data to clarify professional and technical written digital and print communications.3.2

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    Employ ethical and lawful practices when utilizing intellectual property.3.3

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    Revise original pieces for content and style appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context.3.4

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Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12

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