Scientific and Technical Writing - ENGL 2510

This technical writing course prepares students with the skills required for writing in professional contexts. Students will learn to produce documents reflecting different types and styles of technical communication, including technical descriptions, proposals, reports, online documents, and instruction manuals. Students will also learn to organize information, write clearly and concisely, rigorously edit their work, cite sources appropriately, and apply APA formatting to a variety of documents. In addition, students will examine effective document design and the use of visual aids, and will be required to create and deliver presentations based on these principles.

Note: Prerequisites: 60% in English 30-1 or 70% in English 30-2. Restricted to Arts and Sciences Diploma, Environmental Technician, Interdisciplinary Therapy, Justice, Machine Learning Analyst, Therapeutic Recreation, Pharmacy Technician and Open Studies.


This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 12, 2025 Tue: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 41248 A05 Yes
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 12, 2025 Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 41249 A06 Yes
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 5, 2025 Fri: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 41245 A14 Yes
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 5, 2025 Fri: 03:30 - 06:30 pm
 41246 AL03 Yes
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 12, 2025 Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 41243 AL08 Yes
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 12, 2025 Tue: 06:00 - 09:00 pm
 41247 E04 Yes
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 10, 2026 Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 11305 A01 Yes
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 10, 2026 Tue: 11:00 am - 02:00 pm
 11307 A02 Yes
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 17, 2026 Tue: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 11309 AL01 No
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 17, 2026 Wed: 09:30 am - 12:30 pm
 11310 AL02 No
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 17, 2026 Tue: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 11308 AL03 No
This course is offered in an online setting. There are no scheduled classes, and you will learn at your own pace. Courses have start and end dates, assignments may have due dates assigned to them.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Online
Spring May 5 - Jun. 27, 2025 20547 O01 Yes
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 5, 2025 41244 OL02 Yes
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 17, 2026 11306 OL01 Yes
Spring May 4 - Jun. 26, 2026 20628 OL01 Yes
This course is offered in an online setting. Your course will be taught in real-time at regularly scheduled times.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Online
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 5, 2025 Mon: 11:00 am - 02:00 pm
 41250 OL01 Yes

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This course can be taken through Open Studies or through one of our many programs. Read our application guide and apply now.

Tuition and fees for 2025-2026 Open Studies

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $495 $695.50 $1,190.50
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $0 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
Student technology fee: $12.00 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan: $386.00 per year
Students’ Association: $51.50 per term
U-Pass: $180.00 per term
Legal plan: $18.00 per year

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $1497 $695.50 $2,192.50
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $0 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
Student technology fee : $12.00 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan : $386.00 per year
Students’ Association : $51.50 per term
U-Pass : $180.00 per term
Legal plan : $18.00 per term

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

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