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This experience report describes how two technical communication professors from Mercer University use focused, independent-study courses to help students advance beyond the general coverage of the technical communication curriculum to gain additional expertise in specific areas of technical communication. Specifically, we focus on the usability curriculum and how it is enhanced with such independent studies. We describe our experience with several substantive projects including work with the US Department of Homeland Security in the basic course and independent studies with Go Baby Go, visual-acuity simulations, and the development of a patient-information console. Each of these projects has provided undergraduate research opportunities and enhanced usability experiences for our students. |
