Module Details

Module Code: COMP9096
Title: Writing for Industry
Long Title: Writing for Industry
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4811 - Computer Science
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module focuses on effective technical communication practices for industry contexts. Students combine industry domain knowledge with the communication skills learned in the program to produce a variety of industry-specific content to engage different user audiences. Students learn about content types for use in software, hardware, and operations in industries that involve data and statistical analysis for research and automation, devices, and regulated processes.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Appraise the types of written communications for the industries and technologies covered through hands-on projects.
LO2 Develop the ability to apply writing styles, templates, formats, and approaches to industry-standard content deliverables.
LO3 Categorise the different contexts in the industries covered for communicating technical information for software, hardware, and operations.
LO4 Compose audience-specific, industry-based communication strategies.
LO5 Examine the standards, processes, and governance in regulatory communications, and the impacts of emerging technologies (Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) on writing for industry.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Information types and contexts in industry
Evaluate information products generated for software, hardware, and operations in industries that involve data and statistical analysis for research and automation, devices, and regulated processes. Identify information trends in industry. Understand the audience expectations of users, admins, developers, employees, and vendors of industry content. Analyze writing instructions in multiple industry contexts such as for health care, medical devices, pharmaceutical, and others.
Information design and structure in industry
Identify styles, templates, presentations, and approaches in industry-specific content. Apply analysis to the design and structure of industry content types such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Release Notes, and Software Development Kits (SDKs). Best practices for planning, writing, and managing content for print and online channels in industry.
Information design for emerging technology
Intersection of Information industry with technology industry. Role of Information Architect and Content Strategist. Supporting new and emerging technologies in automation and machine learning. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) and Natural Language Processing (AI and computational linguistics) in select industries. Supporting cloud paradigm approaches. Supporting voice recognition software.
Writing for the regulated industries
Examine policies, standards, and processes against appropriate legislation, regulation, frameworks, standards, and industry best practices. Developing instructions for creating and managing clinical protocols and trials, new drug applications, and other submissions documents such as Corrective and Preventive Action Plans (CAPAs).
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 40
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Reflective journal focused on a critical review of student’s learning.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 60
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 2,4
Assessment Description
Design and develop content types for different industries applying concepts learned in lectures.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture delivering theory underpinning learning outcomes Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact Tutorial to support learning outcomes Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Learning Non Contact Independent Study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture delivering theory underpinning learning outcomes Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact Tutorial to support learning outcomes Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Learning Non Contact Independent Study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Etter, Andrew. (2016), Modern Technical Writing: An Introduction to Software Documentation.
  • Markel, Mike. Selber, Stuart A.. (2021), Technical Communication, Thirteenth Edition. MacMillan Learning, [ISBN: 9781319459703].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Carey, M., Lanyi, M. M., Longo, D., Radzinski, E., Rouiller, S., Wilde, E.. (2014), Developing Quality, Technical Information: A Handbook for Writers and Editors, 3rd Edition. IBM Press, [ISBN: 0133118975].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_KINDD_9 Master of Science in Technical Communication 3 Mandatory
CR_KIDDE_9 Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Technical Communication 3 Mandatory