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TECW 1106: Online Documentation
Effective date
Department
Technical & Creative Writing
School
Continuing Studies
Description
Tips and success strategies for writing online documentation. Focuses on the principles of good writing and design in an online environment. Topics include: what is “online,” determining project scope and terms of reference, standards of the development process, developing a document plan or storyboard, principles of online writing and design, creating a prototype, user testing, and delivering the final project.
Credits
.5
Year of study
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Students will learn the principles of good writing and design which apply in an on-line environment.
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
- What is "on-line
- Determining project scope and terms of reference
- Standards of the development process
- Developing a document plan or storyboard
- Principles of on-line writing and design
- Creating a prototype
- User-testing
- Delivering the final project
- Lessons learned
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.