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TECW 1101: Technical Communication
Effective date
September 2019
Department
Technical & Creative Writing
School
Continuing Studies
Description
Learn the art of writing for business and the professions. This course will help you evaluate your current writing skills and identify what is required to master the art of technical writing. The emphasis is on creating clear, professional communications. Topics include: technical communication, form and style in technical communication, creating audience-centred documents, and the profession of technical writing.
Credits
.5
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Students will learn to create clear, professional communication by developing their current writing skills and translating them to the world of technical writing. Specific forms for reports, proposals and technical instructions will also be developed.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 6.5
Total Hours: 6.5
Total Hours: 6.5
Instructional Strategies
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
Evaluation Plan
None
Course topics
- Introduction to technical communication • Definition and purpose • Characteristics and features
- Style and design • Technical writing style • Technical English and plain language • Using effective graphics and design features
- Process • Up-front analysis • Organizing and outlining • Writing the draft • Revising • Presenting
- Structure and form • Defining • Describing • Instructing • Explaining • Summarizing • Reporting • Documenting • Other forms
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.