Course details
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
Cost
$398.86 - $406.65 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Winter 2023
Below is one offering of COMM 2207 for the Winter 2023 term.
CRN 79599
Duration
Fri Feb 24 - Fri Mar 31 (6 weeks)
- 6 weeks
- CRN 79599
- $398.86
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24 - Mar 31 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$398.86
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
-
ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE DELIVERY: This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. You will have readings, discussions, peer review, and assignments to complete each week (although you do NOT have to be online at a particular time or on a particular day). On the start date of your class (not before), log into learn.bcit.ca to access your course link. COURSE TEXTBOOK: There is a required textbook for this course. You may purchase it through the BCIT Bookstore website at www.bcit.ca/bookstore/e-books/ . Note: BCIT is not responsible for textbooks or eBooks purchased from unaffiliated vendors and cannot offer technical or other assistance with textbooks or eBooks purchased.
Status
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Spring/Summer 2023
Below is one offering of COMM 2207 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 55071
Duration
Fri Jul 14 - Fri Aug 18 (6 weeks)
- 6 weeks
- CRN 55071
- $406.65
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14 - Aug 18 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$406.65
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
-
ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE DELIVERY: 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/distance/.
Status
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:
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Technical Writing
Associate Certificate Part-time
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