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CYBR 1203: Report and Technical Writing
Effective date
September 2024
Department
Cybersecurity PDD
School
Continuing Studies
Description
In this course, students will be introduced to technical writing in the IT field and learn about tone, style, formatting, and visual aids to effectively convey information. Students will practice, writing, editing, and revising a variety of technical documents, such as executive summaries, reports, and request for proposals (RFP). Additionally, students will learn about creating IT and GRC policies, standards, and procedures, while using web-based tools to store and communicate content to a variety of stakeholders.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
CYBR 1102.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Discuss the process of technical writing for the purpose of Information Technology (IT) and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
- Create technical documents related to IT and GRC using the active voice
- Employ editing and revision techniques to improve written communication
- Write an executive summary based on a written report
- Document research and references using appropriate citations
- Discuss the importance of ethics, social responsibility, and inclusivity in communications, including indigenous communities, for IT and GRC
- Use visual aids, graphics, and formatting to enhance communication within presentations and reports, considering their impact on comprehension and engagement
- Use different online tools such as Wiki pages, Intranet Sites, or internal web pages, to store and communicate organizational documentation
- Prepare IT and GRC policies, standards, and procedures that are suitable for various organizational stakeholders
- Prepare proposals and request for proposals (RFP) that document common requirements for cybersecurity related projects
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 45
Total Hours: 45
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include classroom lectures, group work/discussions, presentations, workshop sessions, and writing activities.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Assignment(s) related to simulation-based report and/or IT/GRC topic(s) |
|
Reflect |
20 |
Learning journal activities |
|
Assignments |
20-25 |
Assignment that includes revised copies of other assignments and/or in-class activities |
|
Project |
20-25 |
Project with deliverables, such as an IT or GRC related policy, standard, and procedure |
|
Assignments |
15 |
Presentation(s) |
Course topics
- Introduction to technical writing for IT and GRC
- Writing style and tone
- Formatting and graphics
- Visual aids and charts
- Report writing
- Executive summaries
- Preparing request for proposals (RFP)
- Preparing proposals
- Editing and revision
- Source citations
- Policies, standards, procedures
- Acceptable use policies
- Privacy policies
- Ethics in writing
- Plagiarism and academic integrity
- Online repositories and tools
- Communicating policies to stakeholders
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.