ABC's of Technical Writing

Technical Communication

Technical Writing with Presentation Skills Syllabus

I.             Course Name                     : TECHNICAL WRITING WITH    

                                          PRESENTATION SKILLS

II.           Course Code                       : English 3A

III.      Course Description            : This course deals with the different techniques in writing different technical literature and its application as well as techniques to develop their presentation skills.

IV.         Course Credit                    : 3 units lecture

V.           Contact Hours/Semester  : 54 lecture hours

VI.         Placement                          : 2nd Year, 2^nd  Semester

VII.       Course Objectives              : At the end of this course, students shall

be able to:

1.   Understand the need for developing the fundamental skills involved in technical writing;

2.   Identify the types of technical literature and its usage;

3.   Appreciate the significance of business communication in the fast growing word;

4.   Write different types of business letters, reports, brochures, flyers and other technical literature;

5.    Send letters to selected companies to seek/convey information

6.    Write website contents and blogs;

7.   Conduct a seminar presentation to a selected audience.

VIII.     COURSE REQUIREMENTS        

A.   Written Requirements

1.   Compilation of letters, flyers, brochures, newsletters

2.   Website

3.   Active blog account

4.   Interview

5.   Seminar Presentation

IX.        TEACHING METHODOLOGIES

1.   Lecture Discussion

2.   Group Dynamics

X.          EVALUATION PARAMETERS

1.   Classroom

1.1 Class Standing ---------------------------------------------------------2/3

1.1.1   Quizzes -------------------------------------------90%

1.1.2   Group Work and other activities-------------10%

1.2 Long Term Examination-----------------------------------------------1/3

            Final MG                               : PL+TMG/2=FMG

            Final Term Grade                 : FMG+TFG/2

XI.        Course Outline

Lesson No. Topic/Content Time Frame/ No. of Hours Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Lesson 9 Lesson 10 Prelim I.             Technical Writing A.   Introduction 1. Definition and nature of technical writing               2. Importance of technical                     writing as a  medium of                      communication           3. Comparison between                              technical  writing from other                      types of writing 4. ABC’s of technical writing 5.Kinds of technical literature B.   Basic Techniques of Technical  Writing                 1. Definition                       a.) Parenthetical                       b.) Sentence Definition                       c.) Expanded Definition                2. Partition                3. Classification                4. Description of a Process                5. Description of a Mechanism 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 1 1 1.5 Lesson 11 Lesson 12 Lesson 13 Lesson 14 Lesson 15 Lesson 16   Midterm II.           Business Correspondence A.   Definition and purpose of business correspondence 1.   Elements of a business letter 2.   Letter styles and structure of a business letter a.)  Parts of a business letter a.)Principal Parts b.) Special Parts             3. Folding/Placing the letter                    in an envelop 4.Addressing on envelop             5. Inter-office communication             6. Flyers  and Brochure             7. Website Content 1 3 1 2 3 3.5 Lesson 17 Lesson 18 Lesson 19 Lesson 20 Lesson 21 Lesson 22 Lesson 23 Lesson 24 Lesson 25 Lesson 26 Lesson 27 Lesson 28 Lesson 29  Semi final III. Types of letters 1.   Inquiry 2.   Reply 3.   Refusal 4.   Order 5.   Acknowledgment 6.   Claim 7.   Adjustment 8.   Remittance 9.   Transmittal 10.   Application 11.   Resume 12.   Resignation 13.   Interview 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1.5 Lesson 30 Lesson 31 Lesson 32 Lesson 33 Lesson 34 Lesson 35 Final IV. Presentation Skills A.   Types of presentation in IT Industry B.   Qualities of an Effective Speaker C.   Preparing an Oral Presentation D.  Designing and Using Graphics E.   Presentation Enhancers F.   Overcoming Stage Fright The remaining time will be spent for the students’ preparation of their seminar type presentation. 1 1 1 1 1 1

REMINDERS:

1.   Submission of all course requirements should be on time.

2.   Complete attendance is a must.

Prepared by:

CENDRYL F. MOLINA