CENTRAL BICOL STATE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE

College of Development Education

Pili, Camarines Sur
Outcomes- Based Syllabus in English 2(Writing in the Discipline)
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Program: Bachelor of Elementary Education and
Bachelor of Secondary Education

Guiding Values

Course/Subject: English 2 Writing in the Discipline

The University is committed to:

I.

Philosophy
Education for Sustainable Human
Development

II.

Vision
To become the center of excellence in agriindustrial science and technology for the
Sustainable Development of the Bicol
Region

III.

Mission
We are committed to develop competent
human resources, generate and disseminate
appropriate knowledge and technologies
relevant to the agri-industrial development
of Bicol Region.

IV.

University Goals
1. To Develop management system to
perform effectively and efficiently
the mandated function of the
university;
2. To offer academic programs to
produce competent, productive,
innovative
and
committed
professionals and entrepreneurs;
3. To enhance research culture to
generate responsive knowledge and
technologies
through
quality
research.
4. To develop appropriate technotransfer programs and modalities
and
community
development
approaches
through
effective
extension and training services and
5. To engage in the resource generation
strategies to support and enhance
institutional development.

1. Quality and Excellence by maintaining the

highest standards of academic and technical
instruction and service excellence in terms
of
research,
teaching,
extension,
entrepreneurship and administrations.
2. Professionalism in manifesting strong
achievement orientation evidenced by hard
work, determination and commitment to
the community it serves through quality
intellectual discourse, education, research
and extension; promoting the highest ideals
of
ethical
behavior
with
genuine
understanding of personhood guided by the
Almighty God, and standard rules of
society as an individual, as a member of the
community and as a citizen of the country
and of the world;
3. Team work and Unity by displaying a
deep commitment to the mission and vision
of the university where collegial and unified
system of governance is continuously
nurtured and sustained to promote mutual
respect and understanding, where effective
collaboration motivates all synergistic
relationship among its members;
4. Liberalism in defending academic freedom
of all staff and students to engage in critical
inquiry,
intellectual
discourse
and
challenges, public opinion and existing
knowledge without fear or favor; and
5. Institutional Pride in preserving the good
name of the university with the spirit of
service to the Bicolanos.
V.
1.

2.
3.
4.

Program Objective:
To produce highly qualified and committed
teachers in their major fields of
specialization.
To come up with quality research output
To deliver effective community outreach
service.
To
devise
appropriate
instructional
materials.

VI.

Course Description:
This is a three- unit course in BEED and BSE
programs which discusses the writing
process, namely: artistic and informative. It
teaches explicit principles of writing, offers
illustrative models and provides specific
writing and revising. Training for a variety
of
purposesnarration,
description,
exposition and persuasion is provided. It
also includes technical and research writing
as preparation for future teachers.

VII.

Course Learning Outcomes

Can write paragraphs

and sentences
coherently
Can construct paragraphs using different
methods of development

Can write
business
correspondence
effectively
Can write a research paper
Can present and defend their research
output

Specific Objectives, Topics, and Time Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) and Assessment Strategies
Allotment
activities
1.1 Construct grammatically correct 1.1 Students can write paragraphs and
and coherent paragraphs and
sentences coherently
1.2 Students can prepare graphic
sentences
1.2 Explain
how
something
organizer, illustrations and charts
works/takes place by analyzing its
parts/elements
and
their
relationship to one another

Evidence of Outcomes

Individual
participation
in
class Rubric accomplished by the teacher
discussion and writing assignment
using a rubric to assess quality of
outputs.

6 Hours| 4 meetings
2.1 Apply comparison and contrast, 2.1 Students can construct paragraphs Writing activities by giving writing Essay and
cause
and
effect,
definition, using different methods of Paragraph prompts
evaluation
classification
as
methods
of development
paragraph development

Paragraph

grading

and

9 Hours| 6 meetings

2.2 Define technical writing and

discuss its characteristics
2.3 Distinguish technical writing in
terms of the following:
Purpose
Subject Matter
Readers
2.4 `Identify what the people in the
technical profession are required to
write

2.2 Students in group can explain Group works for graphic presentation
characteristics of technical writing by
preparing graphic presentation
2.3 Students can discuss technical writing Students participation Q and A
in terms of its purpose, subject matter, facilitated by the teacher
and readers.
Paired Student participation; each
2.4 Paired students can enumerate student is given 1-2 minutes to list
different technical papers written in the possible technical papers written in the
professional world alone then students
professional world
spends 3-5 minutes discussing the list
3

Peer and professors/ instructors rating

based on criteria
Assess thru observation of students response
on Q and A

Recording of submitted output

with another students

2.5 Discuss the basic principles of good 2.5 Students can write a critical Home critical essay assignment
Graded submission of individual output
evaluation of the principles of good
technical writing
technical writing
2.6 Identify the qualities of a good 2.6 Students can communicate good Students participation in Q and A Assess thru observation of students response
technical report.
qualities of a technical report.
assisted by the teacher
on Q and A
9 Hours
3.1 Enumerate and define the different 3.1 Students can identify and distinguish Individual identification activity
parts of business letters
different parts of business letters
3.2 Identify the types of business 3.2 Students in group can present
letters
different types of business letters Group works for creative presentation
creatively
3.3 Students can write
business
3.3 Apply the principles of business correspondence effectively
correspondence in constructing
business letters
3.4 Students can construct/write letter of Individual student writing activity
application, inquiry, excuse and resume
3.4 Construct letter of application,
inquiry, and excuse and resume
9 hours
4.1 Discuss the importance of research 4.1 Students can read and discuss Checklist of students performance in
excerpts of messages relating these to the discussion
writing across discipline
importance of research writing across
discipline
Students in group will prepare a
4.2 Choose an appropriate subject for 4.2 Students in group can deliberate for presentation of their chosen research
the research paper
a feasible research topic
topic
4

Recording of submitted output

Rubric for rating to be accomplished by the

teacher

Evaluation and rating of student writing

output using rubric

Level of performance based on the checklist

accomplished by the teacher

Feasibility of the topic presented will be

graded based on the rubric given by the
teacher

4.3 Prepare a working bibliography

4.3 Students can prepare a working Bibliography Work

bibliography based on the approved
research topic

4.4 Identify the

forms in writing 4.4 Students can acknowledge sources Sourcing and citation
sources
for
proper properly
acknowledgment

Evaluation and Recording of submitted

works

Evaluation of sources submitted

4.5 Collect information

4.5 Students in group can read and Students retrieval of information from Evaluation
distinguished
explicit
informations print and non-print sources
information
needed for the research

4.6 Outline the paper

4.5 Students can sequence important Group works for the research outline
topics related to the research

4.7 Write the first draft of the research 4.6 Students in group can write a well- Group works for research paper
shaped research
paper

4.8 Revise the final draft

4.7
Students
can
distinguished Group revision
inconsistencies of the research paper
such as grammatical flaws, and
mechanics

and

rating

of

collected

Rating of output based on rubrics

Holistic Rubric for assessing a research

report. *See attachments

Rating using Holistic Rubric

4.9 Present the final research of the 4.8 Students in group can present and Group planning to present the output of
Peer and Professor/Instructors rating based
study
defend their research output
the research
on a criteria
21 hours| 54 hours/ Semester
5

References:
Books:
Fermin, Virginia A., and Paterna A. Manalo. Technical and Report Writing. 2007. Reprint. Mandaluyong City: National Bookstore, 2009
Phoenix Learning Resources. Keys to Good Language. Honesdale PA: 2008.
Campbell, William G., Stephen Vaughn Ballou, And Carole Slade. Forms and Style. 8th ed. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1991.
Magazine:
Lucido, Paz I. Prototype Outcomes-Based Syllabus. The ProfessionalTeacher, Vol. 4 No. 2. 2014, 17-19.
Internet Source
Garrett, Laura, English 102: Composition II: Critical Thinking, Reading and Writing in the Disciplines< http://www.calstatela.edu/faculty/lgarret/102 >

Prepared by: Elbert O. Baeta

CDE, faculty
Noted by:
Prof. Margarita A. Delos Santos
Chair., Sec. Ed. Program

Prof. Simeon B. Botor

Chair., Elem. Ed. Program

Approved:
Dr. Gloria B. Osea,Ph.D.
Dean, CDE

Course Requirements, Process and Policies

There are three key requirements for Writing in the Discipline (English 2); each must be satisfied to pass the subject.
Examination| Mid-Term and Finals
Paper and pen test will be given to assess students knowledge on the subject matter. The examination will include topics covered for a specified period of
time. Students who fail to take the examination are advised to immediately inform the teacher for re-scheduling. Sixty (60) percent passing will be the
basis for passing as per approved by the faculty of the College of Development Education. Students caught cheating in Major examinations or major
academic requirements will be penalized. Please refer to students handbook.
Daily Work
Daily work includes regular attendance, active class participation and other class activities such as writing assignments, quizzes and recitation. Keep in
mind that three consecutive absences will automatically mean dropped from the class. In case of serious health problem, students are held responsible to
inform the teacher by sending letter to the College. Students are encouraged to actively participate in all class discussion. Writing assignments must be
submitted on time late paper will not be accepted.
Class project
All major works in this subject are in written form. These include essays, business correspondence and research outputs. All written works must observe
proper formatting style. Outputs will be rated and evaluated using rubric. Prior to submission, edit and proofread your works carefully. Submitted papers
must always bear students name, date, year and section for proper identification. Late papers will not be accepted.
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Grading System
Criteria for Grading
Quiz
25 %
Examination
35%
Project
25%
Participation
15%
________
100%

Note; In order to pass this subject you must earn at least 75%
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Academic dishonesty/ Plagiarism

Papers/outputs submitted by the students in this subject must be original. Student must always observe proper acknowledgment of the source of words
and ideas. If you plagiarize or copied other works deliberately you will be held liable and will be reported to the prefect of discipline for sanctions. Please
refer to the student handbook/ Article VII. Sanctions and penalties.
Cell phone and other gadgets
Texting during class is an act of disrespect to the teacher and students. During class discussion cell phones must be turned off or put into silent mode to
avoid class interruption. If in case a student is expecting an important call he/she must inform the teacher. Cell phones and other gadgets are also
prohibited during major examinations.
Contacting the Instructor/Professor
Students can contact me via email or by texting me, however please use these mode of communication professionally. Students are also discouraged from
texting/ calling the teacher if unnecessary. Only matters concerning the subject are considered valid reasons to do so.
Contact
Email
bertbites_09@rocketmail.com
bertbites@gmail.com
Mobile
09126445819