This course develops skills required in the context of reading and writing technical, professional, and academic documents generated in the modern workplace, and it prepares students for entry into post-secondary courses in many academic, career, and technical programs.
Prerequisites
Composition 11, or ENSK 0826, or ENGL 0871, or equivalent; or department approval.
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Unit 1: Understanding Plagiarism – Using Your Own Words
- Unit 2: The Communication Process
- Unit 3: Reflective Journals
- Unit 4: Writing for the Workplace
- Unit 5: Critical Thinking
- Unit 6: Research Essay
- Unit 7: Research Essay Presentation
This course is tuition free! Some fees apply: *
- College Initiative: $8.85/course
- Campus Resource: $9.95/course
- Student Union: $71/term
- UPass: $188/term (if applicable)
* Note: fees are approximate and subject to change.
Contact the department at [email protected] with any questions.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70885 |
September 8, 2026 to December 17, 2026 |
Self Paced | In Person/Online option | See full schedule | |
| 70898 |
September 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 |
Self Paced | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | |
| 71099 |
October 1, 2026 to December 17, 2026 |
Self Paced | In Person/Online option | See full schedule | |
| 71112 |
October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 |
Self Paced | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | |
| 71190 |
November 2, 2026 to December 17, 2026 |
Self Paced | In Person/Online option | See full schedule | Register |
| 71203 |
November 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 |
Self Paced | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | Register |
| 71264 |
December 1, 2026 to December 17, 2026 |
Self Paced | In Person/Online option | See full schedule | Register |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41263 |
January 6, 2027 to April 22, 2027 |
Self Paced | In Person/Online option | See full schedule | Register |
| 42646 |
January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027 |
Self Paced | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | Register |
| 42648 |
February 1, 2027 to May 31, 2027 |
Self Paced | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | Register |
| 42650 |
March 1, 2027 to June 30, 2027 |
Self Paced | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | Register |
| 42706 |
February 1, 2027 to April 22, 2027 |
Self Paced | In Person/Online option | See full schedule | Register |
| 42707 |
March 1, 2027 to April 22, 2027 |
Self Paced | In Person/Online option | See full schedule | Register |
| 42708 |
April 1, 2027 to April 22, 2027 |
Self Paced | In Person/Online option | See full schedule | Register |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.