- 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
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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
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.