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ITCC231 - Introduction to Information Technology Writing
Course Details
Course Code: ITCC231 Course ID: 2626 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate
This course provides a writing foundation necessary for an IT professional to identify and respond to communication needs within the IT environment, so that the professional can produce clear, concise, and appropriate IT documentation for peers and supervisors, with the ultimate goal of increasing organizational standardization and efficiency.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/24/20 - 07/31/20 | 08/03/20 - 09/27/20 | Summer 2020 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 03/30/20 - 09/04/20 | 09/07/20 - 11/01/20 | Summer 2020 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 04/27/20 - 10/02/20 | 10/05/20 - 11/29/20 | Fall 2020 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 05/25/20 - 10/30/20 | 11/02/20 - 12/27/20 | Fall 2020 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 06/29/20 - 12/04/20 | 12/07/20 - 01/31/21 | Fall 2020 Session D | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to
- Identify the key formats/purpose of IT documents on first reading of document.
- Explain the appropriateness of a document for particular writing/research goals.
- Interpret requirements and appropriate project documentation needs.
- Audit supporting documentation before composing an IT document.
- Explain IT document scope to others, justifying scope or compromising scope to supervisor feedback.
- Compose clear, concise, well-structured sentences and paragraphs in unambiguous, precise language IT document.
- Provide peer feedback to an IT document on reconstructing the document if it is concluded that re-organization is necessary.
- Compose a final draft of a significant, clear, concise, and useful IT document.
| Name | Grade % |
|---|---|
| Forums | 35.00 % |
| Week 1 Forum | 5.83 % |
| Week 2 Forum | 5.83 % |
| Week 3 Forum | 5.83 % |
| Week 5 Forum | 5.83 % |
| Week 6 Forum | 5.83 % |
| Week 8 Forum | 5.83 % |
| Topic | 5.00 % |
| Assignment 1: WK 2 Technical Topic | 5.00 % |
| Outline | 5.00 % |
| Assignment 2: WK 3 Paper Outline | 5.00 % |
| Midterm Project | 15.00 % |
| Assignment 3: WK 4 Midterm Project | 15.00 % |
| Rough Draft | 10.00 % |
| Assignment 4: WK 5 Rough Draft | 10.00 % |
| Index | 5.00 % |
| Assignment 5: WK 6 Index | 5.00 % |
| Final Project | 25.00 % |
| Assignment 6: WKs 7-8 Final Project | 25.00 % |
Additional references are found in the Lessons area of the classroom, embedded in the weekly lessons.
| Book Title: | To find the library e-book(s) req'd for your course, please visit http://apus.libguides.com/er.php to locate the eReserve by course #. |
| Author: | No Author Specified |
| Book Title: | The Insider's Guide to Technical Writing - E-book available in the APUS Online Library. |
| ISBN: | 9781937434038 |
| Author: | Van Laan |
| Unit Cost: | $24.21 |
Previous Syllabi
Not current for future courses.