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Detail for CIP Code 23.1303

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Title: Technical and Business Writing.

Definition: A program that focuses on professional, technical, business, and scientific writing; and that prepares individuals for academic positions or for professional careers as writers, editors, researchers, and related careers in business, government, non-profits, and the professions. Includes instruction in theories of rhetoric, writing, and digital literacy; document design, production, and management; visual rhetoric and multimedia composition; documentation development; usability testing; web writing; and publishing in print and electronic media.

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23.1101 Technical and Business Writing. Moved to 23.1303 Technical and Business Writing.
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  • Open23) ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
    • Open23.01) English Language and Literature, General.
      • 23.0101) English Language and Literature, General.
    • Open23.13) Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
      • 23.1301) Writing, General.
      • 23.1302) Creative Writing.
      • 23.1303) Technical and Business Writing.
      • 23.1304) Rhetoric and Composition.
      • 23.1399) Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies, Other.
    • Open23.14) Literature.
      • 23.1401) General Literature.
      • 23.1402) American Literature (United States).
      • 23.1403) American Literature (Canadian).
      • 23.1404) English Literature (British and Commonwealth).
      • 23.1405) Children's and Adolescent Literature.
      • 23.1499) Literature, Other.
    • Open23.99) English Language and Literature/Letters, Other.
      • 23.9999) English Language and Literature/Letters, Other.