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Writing Manuals
(PDWM 001)

Technical writers are often asked to write manuals of varying sizes on a variety of topics from policies and procedures, to user guides and training manuals. The basic processes of researching, designing, writing, testing, and reviewing are encompassed in all the different types. This course will introduce the student to processes that will enable them to produce manuals in a reliable and systematic manner.

PDWM 001

Instructor: Ellen Faden

F12W10 - 9 weeks: Oct. 9 - Dec. 7, 2012*
S13W02 - 9 weeks: Feb. 4 - Apr. 5, 2013*
F13W10 - 9 weeks: Oct. 8 - Dec. 6, 2013*
S14W02 - 9 weeks: Feb. 3 - Apr. 4, 2014*

$399 CAD ($499 CAD for International Students)**

*Note - first week is orientation to the online classroom
**Prices subject to change without notice

Syllabus

About the Instructor

Ellen Faden has a BA in English from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, and an MA in English from the City College of New York. Ellen was Editor-in-Chief of Graduate Art and Literary Magazine for 2 years, and has most recently been involved in Web 2.0 consulting to businesses and organizations.