Those interested in careers in technical communication will find that it prepares them well for work in such industries as software, hardware, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical, and financial services. You learn the skills necessary to design and develop technical documentation from start to finish, including planning, researching, outlining, drafting, revising, and creating a final product. You learn how to define your audience and purpose, become familiar with both editorial and visual elements of a document, and improve the clarity and organization of your writing. You also learn about teamwork, oral communication, and presentation skills that are critical to success in the technical communication field. As time allows, you get information about technical communication careers, tools, technologies, and other special topics.
Enrollment is limited.
Students who need a grammar review should take Practical Grammar for Writers and Editors X155 before enrolling in this course. Working in a number of industries throughout the Bay Area, she has provided communication support for all areas of project management and system design, including requirements analysis, interface design, and testing, as well as end-user documentation and training. She has held many leadership roles in the Society for Technical Communica-tion, including East Bay chapter president and 1998 Region 8 conference chair. She is one of the founders, former president, and current secretary of the Professional Association of Computer Educators. He has also written for Apple Computer, Paramount Communications, and technical trade magazines.