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TECW 1102: Current Issues Tech Writing
Effective date
Department
Technical & Creative Writing
School
Continuing Studies
Description
Update your skills by adopting the techniques of successful technical writers. Explore trends in the technical communication profession and the growth in the application of online writing. Discuss the development of a work portfolio and its use as an employment aid. Review the key characteristics necessary for success in this field.
Credits
.5
Year of study
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Participants will learn to better organize and write technical documentation according to modern standards. Participants will also learn current employment trends in the profession.
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
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Students must submit an assignment within two weeks of the session end date. Assignments are designed to build a professional portfolio. |
Course topics
- The technical communication profess10n
- Current trends/future directions
- Plain language and clear communication
- Transferable skills
- Developing a portfolio
- Finding work
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.