This course introduces students to three types of technical writing found singly or in combination in most, if not all, technical documentation: definitions, instructions and process descriptions. NOTE: Students do not need to submit transcripts for entrance to this course. BUT, in the case of formal or informal grade appeals or reviews they will be asked to show proof of their English requirements. (3.0 Credits)
This BLENDED course uses online learning approaches combined with six in-class sessions. NOTE: You must be able to attend the six in-person classes at the Downtown campus on these dates as scheduled: Tuesday, April 23, 30, May 21, June 11, and July 2 and 9; no exceptions. The remaining classes are online classes, but they are NOT self-paced: you will have exercises, discussions, team work, and readings to complete each week as scheduled (although you do not have to be online at a particular time of day). Weekly participation, whether online or in-person, is essential to succeed in this course. For the online classes, you must have an e-mail address, internet access, and access to a computer capable of downloading documents and visiting websites. BCIT's online learning environment "D2L" also has browser requirements.
Status
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF] to determine when this course will be offered again.
Full
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Use management strategies to organize and categorize information.
Use graphics in different types of technical documentation.
Write and use formal, operational and expanded definitions.
Conduct audience, user, task and topic analyses to support effective documentation.
Use appropriate diction and tone for technical documentation based on audience assessment.
Write process descriptions and procedures for different discourse communities.
Use visual presentation techniques effectively in presentations for a given audience and to a time limit.
Engage in text-based online discussion forums to convey complex ideas on various technical writing topics.
Remotely engage with team-members to develop product documentation projects.
Communicate collaboratively as an effective member of a team while preparing written or oral group projects.
Related Programs
COMM 1009 is offered as a part of the following programs:
Registration is currently open for the Spring/Summer 2013 term.
The sneak preview for the Fall 2013 term starts Fri, May 24 at 8:30 am (PDT).
Web registration for the Fall 2013 term will open Sun, May 26 at 9:00 am (PDT).
Students may also register by phone, mail or in-person, starting Mon, May 27 at 8:00 am (PDT).
Classroom Locations
Classroom locations are subject to last minute changes. Please check the Part-time Studies Classroom Locations listing at www.bcit.ca/rooms on the first day of any course you are registered for.