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
$415.60
Course offerings
Fall 2023
Below is one offering of COMM 2207 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 33984
Duration
Fri Oct 20 - Fri Nov 24 (6 weeks)
- 6 weeks
- CRN 33984
- $415.60
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
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Oct 20 - Nov 24 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$415.60
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
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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/.
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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