ENGL 472Research Methods in Technical Communication
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
- Subject
- English
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 0 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
This course teaches students the practice and theory of research methods in the field of technical and professional communication. Topics may include resource validity and renewal cycles, data-gathering techniques and analytics, interview techniques for subject-matter experts, rapid research skills, and user-experience design.
Prerequisites
- Students must be in level 2A or higher
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
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Fall 2022
Has anyone taken these courses: ENGL 210E, 210J, 392B, 472? 4 points, 2 comments
u/YoghurtFinal1845: “… I asked my academic advisor and they listed these courses: ENGL 210E, 210J, 392B, 472. Has anyone taken these courses? …”
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