Course Outline

Comm 1251 TENTATIVE WORK PLAN

Plant Communications II Power Engineering Year 1

FACULTY INFORMATION
Name Michael Yach Academic Chair:
Email [email protected] Don Jardine
Office Telephone 902-491-4866
902-225-6201
Campus Akerley
Office Location B206
Availability By appointment

TEXTBOOK / RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS

John Lannon, Don Klepp,
Technical Communication Laura Gurak, Shannon Kelly 8th Pearson Canada 978-0-13-542015-7
Title (if applicable) Author(s) Edition Publisher ISBN

For more information on the course text(s), contact your campus bookstore. For Online courses, contact Metro
Bookstore.

SUPPLIES / ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Open Resource Textbooks

Text 1: Jordan Smith, Melissa Ashman,
Professional Communications eCampus Ontario, Brian Dunphy, OER Commons https://pressbooks.nscc.ca/
A Common Approach to Workplace Writing and Andrew Stracuzzi Retrieved Sep 2022 llscomm/
Title (if applicable) Author(s) Source, Retrieval Date link

Text 2:
Professional and Technical Writing OER Commons https://pressbooks.nscc.ca/
NSCC Edition Suzie Baker Retrieved Sep 2022 profcommunication/
Title (if applicable) Author(s) Source, Retrieval Date link

Text 3:
Communication Skills OER Commons https://pressbooks.nscc.ca/
NSCC Edition Jordan Smith Retrieved Sep 2022 communicationskills/
Title (if applicable) Author(s) Source, Retrieval Date link

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ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION METHODS

A variety of informal and formal methods may be used for assessing and evaluating your learning, including but not
limited to:
 Assignments  Research
 Group Work  Discussions
 Projects  Self-Assessments/ Peer Assessments
 Presentations

Evaluation Scheme:
Assignments ................................................. 40%
Project 1 – Visio Plant Drawing .................... 20%
Project 2 – Technical Report ........................ 25%
Project 3 – Oral Presentation ....................... 15%

Total ............................................................ 100%

The pass mark for this course is 60%

Submitting Assignments
All assignments must be prepared using MS Word and sent as an attachment to an email.

Late Submissions
Assessments and evaluations are to be handed in on or before the specified due date. Late submissions may not be
accepted after assignments have been corrected and returned to other learners. Should you be unable to complete an
evaluation, speak with your faculty prior to the due date about your options.

Supplemental Evaluations
Students may be eligible to write supplemental evaluations however, not all courses are eligible for a course
supplemental evaluation. Approval to exempt a course from eligibility for supplemental evaluation must be granted by
the school Dean and the Director of Enrolment and Registrar. For more information speak with your faculty or Academic
Chair.

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TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Because every learner is different, it is effective to align the pace, workload, and delivery strategy to strengths of the
learners. In a creative learning environment, you should expect some variations from this tentative work plan as well as
a variety of informal assessments throughout the course.

Relevant
Value/Evaluation/ Due
Week/Unit Topics/Description Learning
Dates (if applicable)
Outcome(s)

Module 1: Technical Communication Basics

Week 1 Course Introduction n/a

Jan 05-06 Chapter 01 – Introduction to Technical Communication 1,2,3,4

Week 2 Chapter 02 – Audience Analysis 1,2,3,4 Assignment 01 (7%)

Jan 09-13 Translation Exercise

Week 3 Work period – Assignment 01

Jan 16-20

Week 4 Chapter 03 – Writing Efficiently 1,4 Assignment 02 (10%)

Jan 23-27 Review and Edit Exercise

Week 5 Work period – Assignment 02

Jan 30-Feb 03

Week 6 Chapter 04 – Collaborating at Work 1,3,4 Assignment 03 (10%)

Feb 06-10 Chapter 05 – Writing Persuasively 1,2,3,4 Persuasive Letter
Chapter 22 – Workplace Correspondence 1,2,3,4

Module 2: Visual Communication

Week 7 Chapter 12 – Designing Visuals 1,2,3,4 Assignment 04 (7%)

Feb 13-16 Drawing with a computer – MS Visio 1,2,3,4 MS Visio Drawing Exercise

Week 8 Chapter 16 – Process Analyses, Instructions, and 1,2,3,4 Project #1 –

Feb 21-24 Procedures Visio Plant Drawing
(20%)
Due 06 Mar 2022

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Relevant
Value/Evaluation/ Due
Week/Unit Topics/Description Learning
Dates (if applicable)
Outcome(s)

Module 3: Technical Reports

Week 09 Chapter 07 – Gathering Information 1,3 Assignment 05 (3%)

Feb 27-Mar 03 Chapter 08 – Record and Review Research Findings 1,3 Research Exercise
Chapter 09 – Documenting Research Findings 1,3
Chapter 10 – Summarizing Information 1,3 Project #2 –
NSCC Library Presentation Technical Report
(25%)
Due 11 Apr 2022

Week 10 Chapter 11 – Organizing for Readers 1,2,3,4 Assignment 06 (3%)

Mar 06-10 Chapter 19 – Formal Analytical Reports 1,2,3,4 Report Outline
Chapter 21 – Short Reports 1,2,3,4

Study Week – March 13-17

Module 4: Oral Presentations

Week 11 Chapter 24 – Oral Presentations 1,2,3,4 Project #3 –

Mar 20-24 Group Work in Presenting 1,2,3,4 Oral Presentation
on Technical Report
(15%)
27, 28 Mar 2023
03, 06 Apr 2023

Week 12 Oral Presentations – Week 1 1,2,3,4

Mar 27-31

Week 13 Oral Presentations – Week 2 1,2,3,4

Apr 03-06

Week 14 DOL Exam study – No classes

Apr 11-14

Week 15 DOL Exam – No classes

Apr 17-19

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Inclusion and Integrity of the Learning Environment
We strive to ensure that equity, inclusion and social justice is the reality for all students, faculty and staff. We commit to
provide a safe and respectful working and learning environment where differences are valued, expected and honored.
Within this environment, students are required to demonstrate the values of respect, academic integrity and honesty.

To support these goals, we have the following policies:

• Respectful Community
• Student Code of Conduct
• Employee Code of Conduct
• Sexual Violence
• Academic Integrity
• Academic Accommodations
• Educational Equity

For more information, visit nscc.ca/about_nscc/policies_procedures

Appealing a Final Grade

NSCC is committed to a fair, transparent and timely approach to a student’s right to challenge academic decisions and
non-academic decisions that affect academic progress and standing.

If you feel your final grade is unreasonable, speak with your Faculty or Academic Chair about your concerns. If the issue
is not resolved, you may pursue a formal appeal. Speak with your Student Services Advisor for more information on the
Student Appeals policy, procedures, and your eligibility.

Copyright
Copyright compliance is a legal responsibility. All students, staff and faculty at NSCC are required to abide by the NSCC
Use of Copyright Materials Policy, Fair Dealing Guidelines and the Copyright Act of Canada when copying materials.
This includes art, music, videos, sound recordings, images, printed works (book, journals, newspapers, etc.) and
materials on the Internet. Check with your Campus Library if you have questions or visit our Copyright Guide.

Preparing for Learning

Your success in this course stems largely from your level of engagement and willingness to learn. Preparation,
attendance, and participation are key factors in learning. If you feel overwhelmed, lost, or disengaged, speak with your
faculty, Academic Chair, or Student Services Advisor about how we can help.

Student Supports
Student Services provides you with a wide range of supports. For more information, visit nscc.ca/services.
For support with Brightspace contact the Technology Service Desk by visiting servicedesk.nscc.ca. Click Create a
Request (Select “Brightspace (D2L)”, then "Brightspace (D2L) Student Support”). Or, by phone, dial 902 491-6774
(press 4), or Toll-free:1 877 491-6774 (press 4). For self-directed, how-to resources to aid in using Brightspace, visit the
Brightspace (D2L) Toolkit.

Key Links
College Regulations: nscc.ca/Admissions/college_regulations.asp
NSCC Policies and Procedures: nscc.ca/about_nscc/policies_procedures

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Signature: Faculty Signature: Academic Chair, Manager Alternate

Delivery, or Dean’s Designate

Michael Yach Don Jardine

Name of Faculty Member Name of Academic Chair, Manager Alternate
Delivery, or Dean’s Designate

29 January 2023 2023-01-30

Date Date

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