- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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
$427.60 - $436.35 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
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.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Technical Writing
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2024
Below is one offering of COMM 2207 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.
CRN 55071
Dates
Fri Jul 05 - Fri Aug 09
- 6 weeks
- CRN 55071
- Domestic fees $427.60
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 05 - Aug 09 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Shannon Kelly
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- COMM 2207 is currently offered twice a year in the Spring and Fall terms. COURSE DELIVERY: Asynchronous online learning. 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/.
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of COMM 2207 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 33984
Dates
Fri Oct 25 - Fri Nov 29
- 6 weeks
- CRN 33984
- Domestic fees $436.35
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 - Nov 29 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- COMM 2207 is currently offered twice a year in the Spring and Fall terms. COURSE DELIVERY: Course hours are 100% online asynchronous with weekly deliverables and a fixed course-end date. You don’t have to be online at exactly the same time as your instructor or classmates. 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/.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.