Course Overview
Single-sourcing and content management are key concepts in technical writing, concepts which need to be understood and then explained to other stakeholders. This course reviews the principles of content management, information modeling and single-sourcing also introduced in courses like COMM 1260 and COMM 2206, and discusses the advantages and demands of single-sourcing within the context of the wider organization or client base.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.5
Domestic fees
$368.45
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify the principles, advantages and demands of the following industry terms and practices: content management, information modeling, single-sourcing and structured authoring.
- Identify tools, technology and procedures used to manage and produce single-sourced content.
- Review and evaluate selected tools for their suitability for proposed organizations, stakeholders or clients.
- Create a presentation for a defined audience recommending a single-sourcing tool and/or strategy based on suitability.
Effective as of Winter 2012
Related Programs
Single-Sourcing for Technical Writers (COMM 2207) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Technical Writing
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of COMM 2207 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 55071
Dates
May 22 - Jun 26 Loading
- CRN 55071
- $368.45 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22 - Jun 26 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- COMM 2207 is only offered during the Spring term. COURSE HOURS ARE 100% ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS: instructor-led but flexible hours with weekly deliverables and a fixed course-end date. On the start date of your class (not before), log into learn.bcit.ca to access your course link. There is a required textbook for this course. You may purchase it through the BCIT Bookstore website at www.bcitbookstore.ca/bcit/ .
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Status
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