Report and Technical Writing (CYBR 1203)
In this course, students will be introduced to technical writing in the IT field and learn about tone, style, formatting, and visual aids to effectively convey information. Students will practice, writing, editing, and revising a variety of technical documents, such as executive summaries, reports, and request for proposals (RFP). Additionally, students will learn about creating IT and GRC policies, standards, and procedures, while using web-based tools to store and communicate content to a variety of stakeholders.
Course code: CYBR 1203
Credits: 3.0
Length: 45.0 hours
Course outline:
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Prerequisites
CYBR 1102.
Additional Information
- Introduction to technical writing for IT and GRC
- Writing style and tone
- Formatting and graphics
- Visual aids and charts
- Report writing
- Executive summaries
- Preparing request for proposals (RFP)
- Preparing proposals
- Editing and revision
- Source citations
- Policies, standards, procedures
- Acceptable use policies
- Privacy policies
- Ethics in writing
- Plagiarism and academic integrity
- Online repositories and tools
- Communicating policies to stakeholders
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.