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Archived Curricula Guide 2012–2015
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TECHS6 Structured Documentation and DITA 5 ECTS
Organised by
Technical Communication Programme

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, students will be able to produce user-oriented and reusable documentation for different publishing formats using XML/DITA information architecture (with a focus on online instructions). In addition, students are able to describe the importance of metadata in technical documentation and the factors that affect information reuse.

Contents

The course introduces the basics of XML and DITA and the principles of modular writing and single sourcing.

Teaching methods

Teaching method Contact Online
Lectures
Exercises

Modes of study

Option 1
Available for:
  • Degree Programme Students
  • Other Students
  • Open University Students
  • Doctoral Students
  • Exchange Students
Participation in course work 
In Finnish
Exercise(s) 
In Finnish

Evaluation

Numeric 1-5.

Belongs to following study modules

School of Language, Translation and Literary Studies
Technical Communications Programme (Technical Communication Programme)
2012–2013
Teaching
Archived Teaching Schedule. Please refer to current Teaching Shedule.
School of Language, Translation and Literary Studies