Linda Stewart
Linda Stewart, English Professor, PCC-Sylvania
I’ve taught technical writing, composition, and literature courses at PCC-Sylvania for 20+ years.
Education
M.A. English, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
B.A. English, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA
About Me: I grew up in SE Portland. My husband and I celebrated our 32nd anniversary this past year, and I’m the proud parent of two daughters.
I was always a pretty good kid, but I do remember getting in trouble at a young age for pressing too many typewriter keys at the same time and gumming up my Mom’s precious manual typewriter that way. I think I always knew that writing was my destiny! Now I have my happily ever after as an English Professor, and tapping away on a keyboard is an essential part of my job.
“Copenhagen” by barnyz is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.
I support PCC’s Education Abroad program
During Summer Quarter 2023, I taught a bicycle urbanism focused WR 227 course in Copenhagen, Denmark. That course won’t be offered this summer, but PCC will offer a variety of other fascinating Education Abroad courses. Check out PCC’s Education Abroad page and start planning for Summer 2024!
WR 227 (Technical Writing) Section 20869 Spring 2024!
THIS SECTION IS HYBRID. IT COMBINES ONLINE COURSE WORK + WEEKLY CLASS MEETINGS Wed 1:00 pm-2:50 pm (Sylvania Campus)
We use a free, online textbook Technical Writing so the textbook cost is 0$
Writing 227 introduces technical and professional communications and differs from Writing 121 (a prerequisite for Writing 227) in the following ways:
Audience: We will focus on professional audiences (including audiences of diverse educational, cultural backgrounds, and skill levels).
Purpose: We will cover informational and explanatory writing with special emphasis on the following: memos, instructions, reports, and blog posts.
Format: We will design print and online documents using effective formatting and graphics. The final assignment requires MLA or APA style citations.
I enjoy the practical nature of technical writing. I frequently hear from previous students who tell me that their WR 227 skills helped them get scholarships, jobs, or promotions. As a teacher, that is very rewarding!Contact me at lstewart@pcc.edu for a copy of the course syllabus.