Course Overview
This course introduces students to writing skills and preparing and delivering oral presentations. Students build on these skills to plan, organize, produce, and present technical information.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
2.0
- Retired
- This course has been retired and is no longer offered. Find other Flexible Learning courses that may interest you.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
Writing Skills
- Write sentences that are clear, concise, and grammatically correct.
- Identify and correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.
- Identify your reader and purpose before you write.
- Use a standard format for letters and memos.
- Write subject lines for your letters, memos, and emails.
- Use headings and lists in your documents.
Speaking Skills
- Plan, organize, and deliver an effective informative oral report on a technology-related topic.
- Participate effectively in small group discussions.
Library Skills
- Use the facilities of the BCIT Library to conduct research.
Effective as of Fall 2003
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