- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Clear, well-structured, reader-focused documentation makes software, or any other product, comprehensible and usable. Effective documentation enhances productivity and increases user satisfaction. This course introduces students to information typing and other modular documentation techniques.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$583.69
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Develop Computer Literacy.
- Write with Task Orientation.
- Document Software Workflows.
- Classify Software Information Types.
- Write an example Concept Information Type.
- Write an example Task (Procedure) Information Type.
- Write an example Reference Information Type.
- Identify Microsoft Style Guidelines.
- Classify Software User Interfaces.
- Describe the Organization of Software Development Teams.
- Write for Usability.
- Construct and Present a Writing Portfolio.
Effective as of Fall 2010
Related Programs
Writing for the Computer Industry (COMM 2206) 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 2025
Below is one offering of COMM 2206 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 55070
Dates
Apr 08 - Jun 24 Loading
- CRN 55070
- $583.69 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 08 - Jun 24 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Nicholas Fox
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- COMM 2206 is currently offered twice a year in the Spring and Fall terms. COURSE DELIVERY: Synchronous online learning. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. On the start date of your class (not before), log into learn.bcit.ca at 6:30 p.m. to access your course link.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.