welcome to techcommclass
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)
www.yourtechcommclass.com
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
To get techcommclass,
you can:
1. Purchase access through your local
bookstore via a printed access card:
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Packaged with Markel, Technical
Communication, Ninth Edition
Available Separately (via a printed
activation card)
2. Purchase access online at
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):
1. Go to the site address
below.
2. Click on “Students
Register Your Code”.
www.yourtechcommclass.com
Alert! Do not throw away your activation card
until you’ve registered!
Accessing
techcommclass
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If you purchased access through your bookstore
(either via an access card on its own or packaged with your textbook):
3. Scroll down until you
find “TechCommClass for
Technical Communication
9e”.
4. Click on “Register Your
Code”.
http://www.yourtechcommclass.com
Alert! Do not throw away your access card
until you’ve registered!
Accessing techcommclass
1.
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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
When purchasing techcommclass online:
Go to:
http://www.yourtechcommclass.com
1.
2.
Click “Students Purchase
Access Today” from the
home page
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
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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.
Want to try before you buy?
1. Go to the site address
(listed below).
2. Click on PREVIEW
“TechCommClass as a
Student.”
courses.bfwpub.com/techcomm9e
Need more help?
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
Also consult the student FAQs and Quick Start
Guide (from the help button on your
TechCommClass course home page) for
additional information!