COMM 2207 - Single-Sourcing for Technical Writers
Communication Part-time Studies Course
School of Computing and Academic Studies
To support you and your education, BCIT is adapting applied learning in formats appropriate to the unfolding global situation. Spring and Summer PTS classes are being delivered in an online format unless you are notified otherwise.
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)
Before taking this course, students must have completed their technical elective (COMP) and introductory Technical Writing courses. Students must also have one of the following English requirements, as well as intermediate word processing skills in the latest version of MS Word for Windows: 1) English 12 "C+" or equivalent (refer to BCIT's Admission page); or 2) COMM 0015 score of 70 or better.
Credits
1.5
Cost
$390.68 - $390.90 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Spring/Summer 2020
Below is one offering of this course for the Spring/Summer 2020 term.
CRN 55071
Duration
Fri Jul 03 - Fri Aug 07 6 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Jul 03 - Aug 07 | Online |
Instructor
Shannon Kelly
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$390.68
Notes
- Internet delivery format.
- IMPORTANT UPDATE: Classes will be temporarily online until BCIT deems it safe to return to F2F classes. On the start date of the course, you will have access to the course link in learn.bcit.ca. The classes are online classes, but they are NOT self-paced: you will have readings, discussions, peer review, and assignments to complete each week as scheduled (although you do *not* have to be online at a particular time or on a particular day). Your weekly participation is essential to succeed in this course. There is a required textbook for this course. You may purchase the hard copy textbook through the BCIT Bookstore website at www.bcitbookstore.ca/distance/ or as an eBook through a vendor unaffiliated with BCIT (note that BCIT is not responsible for textbooks or eBooks purchased from unaffiliated vendors and cannot offer technical or other assistance with textbooks or eBooks purchased off campus).
Status
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
In Progress
Fall 2020
Below is one offering of this course for the Fall 2020 term.
CRN 33984
Duration
Fri Oct 23 - Fri Nov 27 6 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Oct 23 - Nov 27 | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$390.90
Notes
- Internet delivery format.
- The classes are online classes, but they are NOT self-paced: you will have readings, discussions, peer review, and assignments to complete each week as scheduled (although you do *not* have to be online at a particular time or on a particular day). Your weekly participation is essential to succeed in this course. There is a required textbook for this course. You may purchase the hard copy textbook through the BCIT Bookstore website at www.bcitbookstore.ca/distance/ or as an eBook through a vendor unaffiliated with BCIT (note that BCIT is not responsible for textbooks or eBooks purchased from unaffiliated vendors and cannot offer technical or other assistance with textbooks or eBooks purchased off campus).
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
COMM 2207 is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Technical Writing
Part-time Associate Certificate
Books & Supplies
The BCIT bookstore carries textbooks, general reference books, software, and stationery. Please visit bcit.ca/bookstore for more information.
Spring/Summer 2020
Books for Spring/Summer 2020 offerings of this course are available in the following BCIT online bookstores. Please choose the bookstore appropriate for the offering you are considering.
BCIT Distance & Online Learning Bookstore
If you are taking this course through either Distance Education or Online Learning, please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Distance & Online Learning Bookstore.
| Managing Enterprise Content | |
|---|---|
| Author | Rockley |
| Publisher | New Riders |
| Copyright | 2012 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| ISBN | 978-0-32181-536-1 |
| Price | $46.95 |
| Required | |
Fall 2020
No information on books is currently available for Fall 2020 offerings of this course.
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