Web-Based Computer Doc. Design Course, Spr. 99

[Brad Mehlenbacher <brad_m -at- UNITY -dot- NCSU -dot- EDU>]

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FYI, this Spring Semester, 1999, NC State University will be offering a
web-based version of ENG 421, Computer Documentation Design. The course
description and contact information are outlined below. Registering through
NC State's TRACs Registration & Records will be handled as it would be with
a conventional, classroom-based version of the course.

ENG 421 -- Computer Documentation Design

Instructor:     Dr. Brad Mehlenbacher
E-mail:         brad_m -at- unity -dot- ncsu -dot- edu
Office:         Tompkins 131-B, NC State
Phone:          919.515.4105
Fax:            919.515.6071

Course Overview
This course explores the theory and design of instructional, procedural,
and declarative materials for computer software and hardware, including
user guides, reference  manuals, quick reference guides, tutorials, online
and web-based documentation. Students will gain significant experience with
Internet-based communication applications. Particular attention will be
paid to various documentation testing procedures, including numerous
approaches to audience analysis, competitive assessment, and usability
testing, as they inform the design of effective, user-centered information.

The course is offered via the WWW and, therefore, some experience with
Internet-based communication tools is required. For information, see
http://courses.ncsu.edu/classes/eng421/ (Prerequisites: ENG 214, ENG
331/2/3; Permission of the instructor).
...............................................
 Dr. Brad Mehlenbacher
 Technical Communication
 NC State  |  Raleigh, NC 27695-8105
 919.515.4105 (ph)  |  919.515.6071 (fx)
  brad_m -at- unity -dot- ncsu -dot- edu  |  http://www4.ncsu.edu/~brad_m

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