Tools for Technical Communicators

Tools for Technical Communicators
10 weeks | Online

Technical communicators use a variety of tools to create and present information. We will review and discuss such tools as word processors, text editors, HTML editors, desktop publishing software, and graphics programs. You will develop an analytical approach for selecting the right tools for various types of projects and will apply what you learn to a writing project.

Quarters Offered: Spring, Fall | Online
Prerequisite: None
Software: MS Word and Adobe Acrobat (Reader or Professional)
Note: Fulfills 3 units toward electives for the Technical Communication Certificate. Non-certificate students may take this class.
Contact: For more information about this course, please email ahl@ucsd.edu.

Note: Prerequisite: A passing grade in Technical Communication I (WCWP-40151). Elective course for the certificate in Technical Communication.

Course Number: WCWP-40266
Credit: 3.00 unit(s)
Related Certificate Programs: Technical Communication

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9/25/2023 - 12/9/2023

$495

Online

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• SECTION ID:

  175756

• CLASS TYPE:

  Online Asynchronous.
  
  This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
  You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

• INSTRUCTOR:
  

  Herman, Elizabeth, PhD, Business MA, English (Rhetoric, Composition, and Professional Communication) BA with Honors, Journalism and Mass Communication

  Elizabeth Herman teaches  Project Management for Technical Communicators , Information Design for Communicators , Writing Online Documentation , and Tools for Technical Communicators for UC San Diego Extension's Technical Communication Certificate Program . A long-time technical communicator, Liz currently works for a large non-profit research firm primarily focused on its healthcare work. Her project management work spans business development, operations, training, content management, communications, and outreach. Liz earned a PhD in Business from Walden University, an MA in English from Iowa State University, and a BA in Journalism from the University of Iowa. Liz is a senior member of the Society for Technical Communication (STC), where she has served in various ...Read More

• TEXTBOOKS:

  No textbook required.

• POLICIES:

  Early enrollment advised.
  No refunds after: 9/29/2023.
  

• NOTE:

  This is an online course. There are no face-to-face class sessions. You will have access to this class on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed. To login to your course, go to your MyExtension account, select My Courses, select this course and then click the link that appears in the LOCATION section.NO CLASS 11/10 OR THE WEEK OF 11/20-24

• DATE & LOCATION:

  9/25/2023 - 12/9/2023
  extensioncanvas.ucsd.edu
  You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.