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COMM 2206 - Writing for the Computer Industry

Communication Part-time Studies Course

School of Computing and Academic Studies

Course Details

Clear, well-structured, reader-focused documentation makes software, or any other product, comprehensible and usable. Effective documentation enhances productivity and increases user satisfaction. This course introduces students to information typing and other modular documentation techniques. (3.0 Credits)

Prerequisite(s)

Before taking this course, students must have completed their technical elective (COMP 18501 or COMP 20102 or COMP 23693). 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 00155 score of 70 or better.

Cost

$512.09

Spring/Summer 2013

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

CRN 55070

Thu Apr 25 - Thu Jul 11 12 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 25 - Jul 11 Thu 18:30 - 21:30 DTC

Instructor

TBD

Course Outline

Currently unavailable

Cost

$512.09

This course offering has been cancelled. Please check back next term or contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF] to determine when this course will be offered again.

Cancelled

Learning Outcomes

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

  • Develop Computer Literacy.
  • Write with Task Orientation.
  • Document Software Workflows.
  • Classify Software Information Types.
  • Write an example Concept Information Type.
  • Write an example Task (Procedure) Information Type.
  • Write an example Reference Information Type.
  • Identify Microsoft Style Guidelines.
  • Classify Software User Interfaces.
  • Describe the Organization of Software Development Teams.
  • Write for Usability.
  • Construct and Present a Writing Portfolio.

Related Programs

COMM 2206 is offered as a part of the following programs:

School of Computing and Academic Studies

  1. Technical Writing
    Part-time   Associate Certificate

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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).

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