CSC1050

Professional communication and documentation

6 points
* Two 1-hour lectures and one 2-hour tutorial per week
* Second semester
* Clayton
* Prohibitions: BUS2030, GCO1063, SYS2204

Objectives On completion of the subject, students should be able to create technical and professional documents by use of the Web and other electronic media; write clear technical documentation, instruction manuals and reports; undertake meetings and write collaboratively.

Synopsis This subject aims to prepare students for professional writing needs in an electronic era. It emphasises the use of the Web and other electronic media in the creation of technical and professional documents and is based strongly on a user-centred approach to writing. Topics include meeting procedure, collaborative writing principles and technical documentation, manuals and reports.

Assessment Assignments: 100%

Recommended texts

Anderson P V Technical writing Harcourt Brace, 1995