1. This term you are required to purchase techcommclass, an online course space for your technical communication book by Mike Markel, Technical Communication, Ninth Edition (©2010, Bedford/St. Martin’s) welcome to techcommclass www.yourtechcommclass.com

2. techcommclass is a learning space that includes: The complete e-book with highlighting, note-taking, and printing tools Your own blog space Course assignments and tutorials Interactive model documents and videos modeling team writing Threaded discussion forums www.yourtechcommclass.com

3. To get techcommclass, you can: 1. Purchase access through your local bookstore via a printed access card: –Packaged with Markel, Technical Communication, Ninth Edition –Available Separately (via a printed activation card) 2. Purchase access online at www.yourtechcommclass.com

4. 1.Go to the site address below. 2.Click on “Students Register Your Code”. www.yourtechcommclass.com Accessing techcommclass If you purchased access through your bookstore (either via an access card on its own or packaged with your textbook): Alert! Do not throw away your activation card until you’ve registered!

5. 3. Scroll down until you find “TechCommClass for Technical Communication 9e”. 4. Click on “Register Your Code”. http://www.yourtechcommclass.com Accessing techcommclass continued… If you purchased access through your bookstore (either via an access card on its own or packaged with your textbook): Alert! Do not throw away your access card until you’ve registered!

6. 1. Enter in: Your printed activation code Your first name and last name Your email address (which will serve as your username) 2. Choose your password (for future visits). You will be asked to also provide a password hint. 3. Re-enter your email address Your account will be created and you will be able to access techcommclass. www.yourtechcommclass.com Accessing techcommclass

7. When purchasing techcommclass online: Go to: http://www.yourtechcommclass.com 1.Click “Students Purchase Access Today” from the home page 2.Scroll down until you find “TechCommClass for Technical Communication 9e”. Click on “Purchase Access”. 3. Enter your school data Select the state your institution is located Select your institution Select your course/instructor

8. Purchasing techcommclass online continued… 4. Choose the subscription length you would like to purchase. 5. Enter in: Your first name and last name Your email address (which will serve as your techcommclass username) 6. Choose your password (for future visits). You will be asked to also provide a password hint. 7. Re-enter your email address 8. You will then be taken to the PURCHASE page, where you will need to enter your payment information. 9. You will receive confirmation of your purchase and may now start using techcommclass.

9. 1. Go to the site address (listed below). 2. Click on PREVIEW “TechCommClass as a Student.” Want to try before you buy? courses.bfwpub.com/techcomm9e

10. Whether you need technical help working with techcommclass features, content, registration, refunds, or you simply forgot your username or password, contact technical support: (800) 936-6899 techsupport@bfwpub.com Need more help? Also consult the student FAQs and Quick Start Guide (from the help button on your TechCommClass course home page) for additional information!