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COMM 1110 - Writing for the Web

Communication Part-time Studies Course

School of Computing and Academic Studies

Course Details

Information is not read the same way online as in print. This course teaches students how to express ideas on the Web, how to anticipate the needs of the reader and how to organize and structure information so that it is quickly grasped and navigable, achieving the purpose for which it was developed. 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. (1.5 Credits)

Prerequisite(s)

Before taking this course, students must have completed their technical elective (COMP 1850 or COMP 2010 or COMP 2369). Students must also have one of the following English requirements, as well as intermediate word processing skills in the latest version of MS Word for Windows: 1) English 12 "C+" or equivalent (refer to www.bcit.ca/admission/upgrading/englishproficiency.shtml); or 2) COMM 0015 score of 70 or better.

Cost

$312.09

Spring/Summer 2013

Below is one offering of this course for the Spring/Summer 2013 term.

CRN 61158

Mon Jul 08 - Mon Aug 19 7 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Jul 08 - Aug 19 Mon 18:30 - 21:30 DTC Rm. 364

Instructor

TBD

Course Outline

Currently unavailable

Cost

$312.09

Notes

  1. No class on Monday, August 5 (stat holiday).

Fall 2013

Below is one offering of this course for the Fall 2013 term.

CRN 33982

Mon Oct 28 - Mon Dec 09 7 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Oct 28 - Dec 09 Mon 18:30 - 21:30 DTC Rm. 364

Instructor

TBD

Course Outline

Currently unavailable

Cost

$312.09

Notes

  1. No class on Monday, November 11 (Stat Holiday).

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Understand the differences in the way readers use and read Websites and printed documents.
  • Chunk information using direct structure to limit page depth without fragmenting information.
  • Create navigation designs based on logical information architectures.
  • Anticipate and focus on the information needs of the visitor and the proponent.
  • Write sentences and paragraphs appropriate to the Web.
  • Create a clear heading structure and links that support intuitive visitor browsing.
  • Write content suitable for search engines.

Related Programs

COMM 1110 is offered as a part of the following programs:

School of Computing and Academic Studies

  1. Applied Web Development
    Part-time   Associate Certificate
  2. Technical Writing
    Part-time   Associate Certificate

Books & Supplies

The BCIT bookstore carries textbooks, general reference books, software, and stationery. Please visit bcit.ca/bookstore for more information.

Spring/Summer 2013

Books for Spring/Summer 2013 offerings of this course are available in the following BCIT online bookstores. Please choose the bookstore appropriate for the offering you are considering.

BCIT Downtown Campus Bookstore

If you are taking this course at the BCIT Downtown Campus (DTC), please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Downtown Campus Bookstore.

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Technical Communication Custom W/Writing For The Web
Author Lannon
Publisher Ph
Copyright 2012
Binding Kit/Set/Package
ISBN 978-0-13306-555-8
Price $59.95
Required

Fall 2013

No information on books is currently available for Fall 2013 offerings of this course.

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