- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This communication course familiarizes students with the principles of clear, concise writing in a technical environment for specific discourse communities. Students write and edit extensively in this course and are given extensive feedback on their style and tone.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.5
Domestic fees
$353.72
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Use appropriate diction for a specific discourse community.
- Write concise, well-structured sentences suitable for technical documentation.
- Write coherent, unified and complete paragraphs suitable for technical documentation.
- Structure a technical document appropriately for its intended purpose.
- Participate in the technical documentation process (e.g. interviewing, writing, revising).
- Evaluate technical documents for appropriate style, tone and fitness of purpose.
Effective as of Fall 2022
Related Programs
Technical Writing (XCOM 1007) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Technical Communication Essentials
Microcredential Part-time
- Technical Writing
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of XCOM 1007 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 90375
Dates
Jan 08 - Feb 12 Loading
- CRN 90375
- $353.72 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 08 - Feb 12 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.