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Course description

Discover how to design visually engaging documentation both for print and online publications. By learning how to properly execute visual design principles, typography and effective use of styles, you will design effective and readable technical documents. Put these principles into practice by designing technical documents using MS Word.

Learner outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Describe what makes digital publications different from other publications 
  • Distinguish between design and usability 
  • Recognize out of date design trends 
  • Identify essential design principles 
  • Explain the role of typography in effective communication 
  • Identify appropriate layout themes for different types of technical documents 
  • Identify key components of information found in front matter, content matter and back matter 
  • Summarize the elements of document design 

Recommendations

Recommended course preparation: XTBW 10004- Foundations of Technical Communication, XWOP 10011-MS Word for Technical Writers and Editors.

Recommended skills: Strong working knowledge of MS Word, English grammar, punctuation, spelling and style.

Applies towards:

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Section title
Creating Publications
Type
ON - Online
Dates
Sep 16, 2024 to Oct 28, 2024
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
20.0
Delivery options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
TXT2 non-credit $479.00
Potential Discount(s)
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Section Notes

•   This is an online, asynchronous course; it is not an independent study course. There are set due dates for graded and non-graded assessments and students are required to actively participate throughout the course via discussion and other activities.

•   Before your course begins, ensure your MyMRU account is activated. Step-by-step instructions for account activation can be found here. Once you have activated your account and have your MyMRU login information, you can log into your MRU Google account using your @mtroyal.ca email address and set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Help with your Google account can be found here, and help setting up MFA can be found here.

•   Course content will be available on the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) 3 days prior to the start date of your course. You must be logged in to your MRU Gmail account to access D2L Brightspace. Your instructor will be available on the course start date.

•  Review our Student Information site for additional information about forms and policies, campus maps, parking information, technical support, and more.

•  For questions about this course or other information, contact cebusiness@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.6861 / 1.888.392.3655 toll-free.

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