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Foundations of Technical Communication

Course Code: TCOM 100

In technical environments, precise and audience-focused communication is critical to ensuring understanding, safety, efficiency and collaboration. The Foundations of Technical Communication course introduces learners to the fundamentals of effective, precise writing tailored for technical settings and specific professional audiences. Through frequent writing and editing exercises, learners receive detailed feedback to refine their style and tone.

Learning outcomes:

  • Mastering clarity and precision: develop the ability to write clear, concis, and audience-appropriate documents, avoiding unnecessary jargon and verbosity.
  • Adapting tone and style: learn to tailor tone and style to suit specific discourse communities, ensuring professional and effective communication.
  • Basic self-editing and revision: acquire skills in self-editing and revising for grammar, syntax and structure to enhance the overall quality of written materials.
  • Creating purpose-driven documents: produce technical documents, such as reports, instructions or summaries that meet specific objectives and align with professional standards.

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