COURSE SYLLABUS

I. Course Code : ENGLISH 03

II. Course Title : Technical Writing

III. Course Credits : 3 units

IV. Contact Hours : 3 hours per week

V. Course Description : This course aims to develop the student’s ability in effective construction of business
correspondence and technical reports.This course covers the study of the language, facts
and mechanics of businesscorrespondence. It also provides students with the vocabulary
and techniques of business and technical communication.

VI. Pre-requisite : English 02

VII. Learning Outcomes : The students are able to achieve the following objectives at the end of the course;

LO1 : To understand and apply the principles of effective communication in English in the different
professions,
which allows for the integration of knowledge and skills
LO2 : To understand and apply the genre approach to effective communication in the different
professions,
which leads to an awareness of the conventions that form the discourse of various disciplines
LO3 : To demonstrate critical skills in the evaluation, and revision of materials taken from the different
professions
and an awareness of the dynamics of communication in the Philippine workplace
VIII. Major Course Outputs : As proof and evidence of acquiring the desired, learning outcomes, students are required
to do and submit the following task
and requirements and comply the following during the given term.

Learning Outcome Required Output Due Date

LO1 Report materials, notes and
references
LO2 Technical Outputs
LO3 Group reporting

IX. Other Course Requirements & Assessments: Aside from major course output, this course has major exams, graded activities, assignments
and reports.

Enhancements in communication
A. Visual aids (graphs, tables, charts, etc.)
B. Strategic and cultural designs
C. Language elaboration, refinement, and control

Requirements
written exercises on selected forms
documented report (using statistics, graphs, etc.)
critique of specimen writings
oral reports
participation in class and group discussions and activities
X. Main Reference : Technical Writing in this Era of Globalization and Modern Technologies
by Esther L. Baraceros, Ph.D.

XI. Other References : Alcantara, Rebecca D. and Felicidad P. Espina, Technical Writing for Filipino Students. (Manila: KAtha Publishing
Co., Inc, 1995)

Baraceros, esther L., Business Correspondence, 1st Ed. (Manila: Rex Bookstore, 2000)

Portillo, Reynaldo R. Research and Technical Writing, 2003

Technical Writing for Scientists and Engineers

Andrews, Deborah C. and William D. Andrews. BUSINESS COMMUNICATION. 2nd ed. New York: Macmillan.

Fein, Richard. COVER LETTERS! COVER LETTERS! COVER LETTERS! Singapore: S.S. Mubaruk and Brothers.

Journet and Kling. READINGS FOR TECHNICAL WRITERS II. 1984.

Littlejohn, Andrew. COMPANY TO COMPANY: A NEW APPROACH TO BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE IN ENGLISH. 2nd ed.
Great Britain: Cambridge University.

Rozakis, Laurie. MERRIAMWEBSTER'S RULES OF ORDER. Springfield, Massachusetts: Merriam-Webster, 1994.

XII. Detailed Course Content

Week Topics Learning Learning Strategies/Activities Assessment of Learning and Outcome

Outcome
1  Introduction of Technical
Writing LO2 Compare and contrast technical Discussion
  Definition of Technical Writing writing from other forms of writing. Oral Recitation
 Historical Development

 Nature of Technical Writing Explain the core knowledge in Discussion

2  Terms Related to Technical LO1, LO2 understanding Technical writing Group Engagement Activity
Writing Quizzes
 Textual Reading: Technical
Writing

 Characteristics and Properties of Present different forms of writing and Discussion

3-4 Technical Writing LO1, LO3 allow students to different the pieces Group Reporting
 Importance of Technical Writing and tell its characteristics. Interaction/Group Activity

 Technical Writing vs. Other Compare and contrast technical Discussion

5 types of Writing LO1, LO3 writing with other literary pieces. Group Reporting
 The Language of Technical Interaction/Group Activity
Writing Film Showing

PRELIM EXAMINATION
6-7
 The Technical Writing Process LO1, LO3 Discussion
 Technical Writing Technique No. Group Reporting
1 Interaction/Group Activity
Definition

8-9  Technical Writing Technique No. LO1, LO3

2 Discussion
Description of a Mechanism Group Reporting
Interaction/Group Activity
  Technical Writing Technique No.
3
Description of a Process

10  Technical Writing Technique No. LO1, LO3 Discussion

4 Group Reporting
Classification LO2 Interaction/Group Activity
 Technical Writing Technique No.
5
Comparison - Contrast

 Midterm
Examination
11-12  Technical Reports LO1, LO3 Ground Reporting
 Progress Report Group Engagement
LO2

13 - 14  Proposal Report LO1, LO3 Discussion

 Emails and Memos Group Reporting
Interaction/Group Activity

SEMI-FINAL
EXAMINATION
15-18  The Business Letter
 Graphical Presentation of a
Technical Report
 Documenting the Paper
 FINAL
EXAMINATION

XII. Expectations from Students : Our class time will be a combination of lecture, discussion, student presentations,
and short tests. Some of the tests are take-home exercises, mostly will be done in class. Students are expected to come to school
on time and are highly expected to participate in all the classroom activities. Furthermore, it is a must that they shall take the
major examinations on the scheduled dates.

XIII. Policy on Absences : Regular attendance is required in this course. Students may miss three classes
without penalty; further unexplained absences (i.e., without a doctor's or dean's note) will affect your grade. If you miss a test,
you will not be able to make it up and no grade/score shall be reflected as per the records. Late homework will be accepted only
with a truly excellent excuse. Note that class participation accounts for 10% of the students’ final grade. This is not a gift for
regular attendance, but an encouragement to participate in the discussions and ask questions after lectures and pdd

Additional Class Policies:

No late submissions of any required papers will be entertained.
Students who submit copied/copyrighted works shall be given a final grade of 5.0.
Anyone caught cheating during exams shall be recommended to the College Guidance Office. Grade for that particular exam shall be
automatically 5.0.
Wearing of proper uniforms and IDs during class period is a must for proper identification.
Attendance will be checked regularly. In case where attendance is not possible, inform the instructor through formal letter. Any other means (i.e.
text message, etc.) will not be entertained.
XIV. Grading System : The following shall be used as the basis for giving grades:

Oral participation and presentations, Portfolio, Project and Output - 30%

Quizzes, Assignment, written Reports - 20%

Major Examination - 40%

Attendance - 10%

TOTAL - 100%

Prepared by; Checked by: Approved by:

NEIL NOLAN B. CAJES, M.A MARCELINA A. SALES, Ph.D MARIA FE COMAHIG, Ph.D
Program Head – English Language VP for Academic Affairs College President