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    This 3-credit course introduces students to technical writing and developing technical reports and business letters. Over 17 weeks, students will learn the characteristics and functions of technical writing, and basics of business correspondence. They will study the structure of business letters and technical reports, and practice writing different letter and report types. Assessment includes exams, writing assignments, and group activities. The goal is for students to demonstrate effective technical writing and business communication skills.

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    This 3-credit course introduces students to technical writing and developing technical reports and business letters. Over 17 weeks, students will learn the characteristics and functions of technical writing, and basics of business correspondence. They will study the structure of business letters and technical reports, and practice writing different letter and report types. Assessment includes exams, writing assignments, and group activities. The goal is for students to demonstrate effective technical writing and business communication skills.

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    This 3-credit course introduces students to technical writing and developing technical reports and business letters. Over 17 weeks, students will learn the characteristics and functions of technical writing, and basics of business correspondence. They will study the structure of business letters and technical reports, and practice writing different letter and report types. Assessment includes exams, writing assignments, and group activities. The goal is for students to demonstrate effective technical writing and business communication skills.

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    Technological Institute of The Philippines Course Syllabus: ENGL 253 / 313/293 Technical Writing

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    TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES COURSE SYLLABUS


    COURSE CODE DESCRIPTIVE TITLE CREDIT UNITS PRE-REQUISITE(S) NONE COURSE DESCRIPTION

    ENGL 253 / 313/293 TECHNICAL WRITING Lec 3

    ENGL 123 COMMUNICATION ARTS 2

    An introductory course in developing the critical thinking of students. This focuses on the basic concepts, types and procedures in writing effective business letters, technical reports, and technical articles in a specific field of specialization.

    COURSE OBJECTIVES:

    This course, Technical Writing is designed to provide students training in the preparation of different reports when they are already in the field. This will have the students demonstrate effective writing skills required in writing technical report and in writing relevant business letters required in their academic discipline.
    Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs) No.
    At the end of the course, the students shall be able to:

    Teaching Learning Activities (TLAs) Lecture-Discussion Small Group Dynamics (SGD) Dyads Writing Activity Paragraph Modeling Oral/Report Presentation Dyads Critiquing Note Taking Lecture-Discussion (discovery approach) Self-Assessment Checklist

    Assessment Tasks (ATs) Oral and Written Outputs Formative Test Checklist Constructing Business letters

    Identify the characteristics and functions of Technical Writing. 1 Evaluate the relevance of the Properties of Technical Writing. Write a simple Technical Article. Determine the qualities of an effective Business Letter. Compare a Business Letter to an Ordinary Letter. Construct an effective business letter. Identify the qualities of a Report Writer. Explain the distinction between Technical Report writing and Creative Writing. Design a Technical Report. Demonstrate accuracy in constructing unified and coherent Business Letters and Technical Report. Manifest cooperation in all group activities. Display a positive work attitude.

    Formative Test Written Output Self Evaluation

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    Week Prelim Period (Week 1-6) TIP Mission- Vision Unit I Introduction to Technical Writing 1. A. Nature of Technical Writing 18 hrs. B. Characteristics of Technical Writing 1. formal and serious 2. impartial and objective 3. factual and accurate 4. practical and powerful 2. Functions 1. serves as a record 2. furnishes needed information 3. procures business through proposals 4. records what had been done 5. provides reports to top management and stockholders of companies 6. gives instructions 3. A. Basic Aspects 1. skills 2. end product 4. Properties of Technical Writing 1. Authority; Dignity; Ethicality; Fidelity; Honesty; Judgment; Knowledge; Logic; Planning; Qualification; Tact; Viewpoint; Zest 2. Brevity; Clarity; Completeness; Coherence; Direction; Emphasis; Facility; Finish; Grammatical Correctness; Illustration; Mechanical Neatness; Organization; Revision; Selectivity; Unity; Word Choice; Veracity; You point 5. Basic Techniques A. Definition a. formal b. informal B. Classification and Partition C. Mechanism and Process COURSE CONTENT Topics No. of hours

    Prelim Exam

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    Midterm Period (Week 7-12) Unit II Business Correspondence 1. A. Nature and Definition B. Purpose C. Elements 1. Sender 2. Receiver/Sendee 3. Message D. Characteristics 1. Correctness 2. Clearness 3. Conciseness 4. Order/Unity, Courtesy 5. Neatness, Promptness 6. Character, Personality, Style 2. A. Appearance and Lay-out B. Letter Styles 1. Conventional 2. Modified 3. Parts of a Business Letter A. Essential B. Supplementary 4. Types of Business Letters A. Letter of Application and Resume B. Memorandum and Instructions C. Sales Letter D. Letters of Inquiry and Reply E. Letters of Order and Acknowledgement F. Letters of Claim and Adjustment Midterm Exam Final Period (Week13-17) 1. A. Nature and Definition of Technical Report B. Distinction between Technical Report Writing and Creative Writing 2. A. Qualities of Technical Reports and Report Writer B. Steps in Writing a Report 1. Planning 2. Collecting Data 3. Designing/Rough Drafting 4. Revising and Editing B. Proposal Final Exam Unit III Technical Report 18 hrs 18 hrs.

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    Course References Basic Textbook References Manalo, Paterna E. and Virginia E. Fermin (2007). Technical and report writing. National Book Store: Mandaluyong City. Garcia, C. et. Al. (2009). Technical report writing.

    Web Based References Grading System


    Grades are computed using the formula as follows: PG = 0.50PE + 0.50 CSP MG = 1/3PG + 2/3 ( 0.50ME + 0.50CSM) FG = 1/3MG + 2/3( 0.50FE + 0.50CSF) The following are components of the Class Standing whenever applicable :
    Where : P - Prelim Grade MG- Midterm Grade FG - Final Grade PE - Prelim Exam ME - Midterm Exam FE - Final Exam CS - Class Standing (e.g. CSP, CSM, CSF for prelim, midterm and final respectively)

    Course Policies Prepared by: Verified by: JOCELYN TOLIO-ARCILLAS, Ed.D. Faculty Members Printed Name and Signature Date: Department Chair Date: Date: Approved by: JT ARCILLAS/DR. CYNTHIA LLANES Dean/VPAA

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