- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course details
This communication course familiarizes students with the principles of clear, concise writing in a technical environment for specific discourse communities. Students write and edit extensively in this course and are given extensive feedback on their style and tone.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.5
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Use appropriate diction for a specific discourse community.
- Write concise, well-structured sentences suitable for technical documentation.
- Write coherent, unified and complete paragraphs suitable for technical documentation.
- Structure a technical document appropriately for its intended purpose.
- Participate in the technical documentation process (e.g. interviewing, writing, revising).
- Evaluate technical documents for appropriate style, tone and fitness of purpose.
Effective as of Fall 2022
Related Programs
Technical Writing (XCOM 1007) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Technical Communication Essentials
Microcredential Part-time
- Technical Writing
Associate Certificate Part-time
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