COURSE

SYLLABUS
COLLEGE: COLLEGE OF PROGRAM: COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION
EUCATION
Prepared by: Reviewed by: Recommending Approval by: Approved by:

Giovanni A. Alcain,LPT,CST MA. ROSSINI L. BALILI, BSA,MAED,ED.D/GENER A. BALILI,Ph.D

College Professor President/VPAA

COURSE /CODE:ELT 9 COURSE TITLE: Technical Writing

CREDIT UNIT (S): Three (3) LECTURE:54 hours LABORATORY: None
PRE-REQUISITE(S):None NAME: Giovanni A. Alcain
DEGREE: BSED-English& ( MAT-Eng. Ongoing)
CONTACT NUMBER: 09384021615
EMAIL:giovannialcain101@gmail.com
CONSULTATION TIME/PLACE: 8am-5pm @5th floor JHS Faculty
VISION
“PCT is the center of excellence that provides innovative programs and services geared towards global competitiveness through quality training and education to
various local and foreign stakeholders.”

MISSION
“PCT is a new generation college hat provides secondary, tertiary and vocational education, skills certification and manpower industry. It features competency
based approach and laddered programs with strong industry linkages serving diverse students, professional industry partners through modern and innovative
programs and services.”

GOALS
To achieve its mission, the College aims to:
a. Create competitive advantages in the marketplace that are not only unique and valuable but also difficult for competitors to copy or substitute
b. Invigorate curricula and teaching methods to improve learning outcomes and produce graduates that meet global demands
c. Prepare profession - ready learners who can contribute to the socio-economic development of their community
d. Ensure the PCT is a great place to learn and work
 e. Ensure a diverse healthy community that reflects the mission and culture of PCT

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course aims to develop the student’s ability in effective construction of business correspondence and technical reports.
Moreover, this course covers the study of the language, facts and mechanics of business communication. It also provides students with the vocabulary and
techniques of business and technical association.

CURRICULUM MAP

Subject Classification: Professional Course

Legend
Program Outcomes Specific to BS in Education. L Learning of competency
Subject Description
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 P Practice of competency
Technical Writing L P P L O O Opportunity of development
TARGETED JOB POSITIONS: Language Educator

INSTITUTIONAL GRADUATE OUTCOMES (IGO): After graduating from PCT, students shall be able to:

GO1 Generate ideas, design, systems or information with resourcefulness, imagination, insight, originality, aesthetic judgment, enterprise and a risk-taking
approach to meet current and emerging needs and can use innovative methods and technologies to solve problems and making deci sions.
GO2 Acquire the self-confidence and self-discipline to pursue their intellectual curiosities with integrity in both their personal and professional lives.
GO3 Obtain the knowledge and communication skills necessary to access evaluate and interpret ideas, images, and information critically in order to
communicate effectively, reach conclusions and solve problems.
GO4 Respect the inter-relatedness of the global environment, engages with diverse people, and acknowledges the significance of their daily actions relative to
broader issues and events.
GO5 Take responsibility for their own impact on the earth by living a sustainable and ethical lifestyle.
PROGRAM INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME: A PCT Graduate of Education should be able to:

PO1 Have the basic and higher level literacy, communication, numeracy, critical thinking, learning skills needed for higher learning;
PO2 Have a deep and principled understanding of the learning processes and the role of the teacher in facilitating these processes;
PO3 Have a deep and principled understanding of how educational processes relate to larger historical social, cultural and political processes;
PO4 Have a meaningful and comprehensive knowledge of the subject matter they will teach;
PO5 Apply a wide range of teaching process skills (including curriculum development, lesson planning, materials development, educational assessment and
teaching approaches;
PO6 Have direct experience in the field/classroom (e.g. classroom observations, teaching assistance, practice teaching)
PO7 Demonstrate and practice the professional and ethical requirements of the teaching professions
PO8 Facilitate learning of different type of learners, in diverse types of learning environments, using a wide range of knowledge and skills.
PO9 Reflect among relationship among teaching learning process skills, the learning process in the students, the nature of the content or subject matter, and the
broader social forces encumbering the school and the educational processes in order to improve teaching KNOWLEDGE, skills, and practices.
P10 Be creative and innovative in thinking of alternative teaching approaches, take informed risk in trying out these innovative techniques, and evaluate the
effectiveness of such approaches in improving the teaching learning process.

COURSE INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME: At the end of this course, students shall be able to:

CO1 Apply the ethical, local, international, social, and professional constraints of audience, style, and content for writing situations;
CO2 Comprehend and apply the genre approach to effective communication in the different professions, which leads to an awareness of the conventions that
form the technicalities written documents in various disciplines;
CO3 Understand the current resources (such as search engines and databases) for locating secondary information, and also understand the strategies of
effective primary data gathering;
CO4 Practice the unique qualities of professional rhetoric and writing style, such as sentence conciseness, clarity, accuracy, honesty, avoiding wordiness or
ambiguity, using direct order organization, readability, coherence and transitional devices;
CO5 Analyze a variety of professional rhetorical situations and produce appropriate text in response;
CO6 Identify and practice the stages to produce components, professional writing through planning, drafting, revising, and editing;
CO7 Participate actively in writing activities (individually and in collaboration) that model effective scientific and technical communication in the workplace;
CO8 Collect, analyze, document, and report research clearly, concisely, logically, and ethically; understand the standards for legitimate interpretations of
research data within scientific and technical communities.

COURSE OUTLINE AND TIME FRAME

WEEK COURSE CONTENT/ SUBJECT MATTER
1 Nature of Technical Writing
2 The Language of Technical Writing
3 The Technical Writing Process
4 Technical Writing Technique No.1
5 Technical Writing Technique No.2
6 Technical Writing Technique No.3
7 Technical Writing Technique No.4
8 Technical Writing Technique No.5
9 Technical Reports
10-11 Progress Report
12-13 Proposal Report
14-15 E-mails, Memos, Business Letter, and Graphical Presentation of a Technical Report
16-17 Documenting the Paper

LEARNING PLAN

COURSE LEARNING PLAN

Time Student Learning Outcome (SLO) Topics Teaching Learning Student Resource Materials
Frame At the end of the lesson the students will Activities (TLAs) Assessments
be able to:
Week 1 Explain the technical writing and its Technical Writing Definition Lecture Writing exercises Reference books
definition;
Characteristic or Properties Interactive discussion Oral Presentation Visual materials
Compare and contrast this type of writing of Technical Writing
similar to or different from other form of Videos presentation: Quiz Technical writing
writing; Importance of the Modules
Technical Writing https://www.evergreen
Discuss the significance of technical writing .edu/sites/default/files/ Technical writing
to different fields of discipline; Qualities of the Technical writingcenter/handouts/ exercise handouts
Writer grammar/parallel.pdf
Recognize the traits of technical writing to
grasps numerous writing materials; Technical Writing VS Other
Types of Writing
Week 2 Understand the genre and manipulate the The Language of Technical Lecture Writing exercises Reference books
structure of selected technical documents; Writing
Interactive discussion Oral Presentation Visual materials
Convey clearly, cogently and correctly, Long and Complex Words
through written media, the technical aspects Videos presentation: Quiz Technical writing
of a practice to non-specialist audiences; Short Simple Words https://Society for Modules
Technical
Recognize and use the rhetorical and Express Ideas in Active Communication Technical writing
stylistic elements necessary for the Rather than a Passive exercise handouts
successful practice of scientific and technical Voice https://Technical
communication; Writing - A Dalton:
Avoid Using Words That Organizing
Apply writing output that manifest fairness Explicitly Favor one
and equality to gender;
 Gender
Week 3 Understand the concept and technique Pre-Writing Stage Lecture Writing exercises Reference books
before making technical documents;
Pre-Writing Strategies Interactive discussion Oral Presentation Visual materials
Apply the writing process in the learning
process to improve writing proficiency; Drafting of Writing Videos presentation: Quiz Technical writing
https://Society for Modules
Arrange and use the process before and Post Writing Stage Technical
after writing technique; Communication Technical writing
exercise handouts
https://Technical
Writing - A Dalton:
Organizing
Week 4 Use the schemata in internalizing message Technical Writing Lecture Writing exercises Reference books
from written text; Technique No. 1Formal
and Informal Definition Interactive discussion Oral Presentation Visual materials
Relate prior knowledge to the current context
situation currently facing to draw Expanded and Amplified Videos presentation: Quiz Technical writing
comprehension and evaluation of the Definition https://youtu.be/LTDsg Modules
message; d0ytbE
Importance of Definition https://youtu.be/9SB4tf Technical writing
Use appropriate vocabulary and correct D0hxM exercise handouts
grammar in writing technical pertinent; Placement of Definition in
the Text http://toefl.uobabylon.e
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Week 5 Demonstrate improved competence in Technical Writing No. 2 Lecture Writing exercises Reference books
Standard Written English, including Description of Mechanism
grammar, sentence and paragraph structure, Interactive discussion Oral Presentation Visual materials
coherence, and document design (including Description of a
the use of the visual), and use this Mechanism Textual Videos presentation: Quiz Technical writing
knowledge to revise texts; Reading https://youtu.be/LTDsg Modules
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Determine and implement the appropriate Guidelines for Technical https://youtu.be/9SB4tf Technical writing
research methods for each writing task; Description D0hxM exercise handouts
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situations and produce appropriate texts in du.iq/
response; papers/itp_2015_4193
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Week 6 Determine the proper technical writing Technical Writing Lecture Writing exercises Reference books
technique to use a certain concept; Technique NO. 3
Description as a Process Interactive discussion Oral Presentation Visual materials
Enumerate the different principles in writing
article as description as a process; Description of a Process Videos presentation: Quiz Technical writing
Textual Reading https://youtu.be/LTDsg Modules
Illustrate the different elements of a process d0ytbE
description through graphic organizer; Types of a Process https://youtu.be/9SB4tf Technical writing
Parts of a Process D0hxM exercise handouts
Description
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Week 7 Share insights and different opinions Technical Writing Lecture Writing exercises Reference books
pertains to technical writing technique No. 4; Technique No. 4
Classification Interactive discussion Oral Presentation Visual materials
Discriminate the written text presented in the
model analysis; Model Presentation and Videos presentation: Quiz Technical writing
Analysis https://youtu.be/LTDsg Modules
d0ytbE Examination
Produce cogent arguments that identify Classification Textual https://youtu.be/9SB4tf Technical writing
arguable issues, reflect the degree of Reading D0hxM exercise handouts
available evidence, and take account of
counter argument; Guidelines for http://toefl.uobabylon.e
Classification-Writing du.iq/
Process papers/itp_2015_4193
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Week 8 Identify the advantage of using the Technical Writing Lecture Writing exercises Reference books
comparison and contrast technique in Technique No. 5
writing; Comparison-Contrast Interactive discussion Oral Presentation Visual materials
 Analyze the data offered and predict its Model Presentation and Videos presentation: Quiz Technical writing
weakness for the improvement of the written Analysis https://youtu.be/LTDsg Modules
documents; d0ytbE
https://youtu.be/9SB4tf Technical writing
Comparison-Contrast
Write for the intended readers of a text, and D0hxM exercise handouts
design or adapt texts to audiences who may Textual Reading
differ in their familiarity with the subject http://toefl.uobabylon.e
matter; du.iq/
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Week 9 Communicate effectively as professionals Technical Reports Lecture Writing exercises Reference books
through writing technical documents;
Feasibility Report Interactive discussion Oral Presentation Visual materials
Discuss effectively the technicalities and
terminologies in writing business reports; Videos presentation: Quiz Technical writing
Technical Reports Textual Modules
https://www.proprofs.c
Comprehend the salient factor in the textual Reading om/quiz-
representation. school/topic/verbals Technical writing
https://www.proprofs.c exercise handouts
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school/topic/verbals

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Week 10- Categorize what active progress report is; Progress Report Lecture Writing exercises Reference books
11
Identify the specific purpose, types, and Progress Report Textual Interactive discussion Oral Presentation Visual materials
categories of reading; Reading
Videos presentation: Quiz Technical writing
Categorize the skills used in each stages of Passive Voice and Active https://piktochart.com/b Modules
the textual reading process; Voice Usage log/progress-report/
Technical writing
Enumerate and explain personal reading https://youtu.be/6zl12 exercise handouts
strategies used in reading; W0Jlsg

Relate categories of reading skills to real-life

 experience though the use of active and
passive voice.
Week 12- Evade using slang and/or SMS shortcuts in Proposal Report Lecture Writing exercises Reference books
13 proposal report to avoid confusion;
Model Presentation of Interactive discussion Oral Presentation Visual materials
Unlock the meaning of unfamiliar words Proposal Report
using the content and the given information Videos presentation: Quiz Technical writing
in the text; A Proposal Report Textual Modules
Reading https://youtu.be/mozVz
Strive to sell yourself in a document, and cNZMG0 Technical writing
leave a lasting impression on the reader; Parts of the Proposal exercise handouts
Report https://blog.pandadoc.c
Use more than just bullets Maintain cohesion om/how-to-write-a-
and use graphics that complement the theme Formal and Informal proposal/
of the proposal. Proposal Reports
https://fitsmallbusiness.
com/how-to-write-a-
business-proposal/
Week 14- Improve Email Skills; E-mails Lecture Writing exercises Reference books
15
Strive to sell yourself in a document, and Memorandum Interactive discussion Oral Presentation Visual materials
leave a lasting impression on the;
Grammar Principles in Videos presentation: Quiz Technical writing
show enhanced competence in second Writing E-mails and https://work.chron.com/ Modules
language, including grammar, sentence and MEMOS 10-types-business-
paragraph structure, coherence, manuscript letters-9438.html Technical writing
design and use this knowledge to revise Business Letters exercise handouts
texts; https://youtu.be/pkldlXj
Forms and Styles of ZH90
Utilize a memo to inform or persuade the Business Letters
audience and include a heading block, body,
and conclusion.
Week 16- State agreements and/or disagreements and Graphical Presentation of a Lecture Reference books
17 pose a thought provoking question in Technical Report Group Discussion
response research alternative viewpoints; Interactive discussion Visual materials
Definition of a Graph Practical Application
Present data through visual representation of Videos presentation: Technical writing
 technical writing documents; Types of Graph https://youtu.be/10eg_ Demonstration Modules
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Find an applicable book, magazines, articles Documenting The Paper Paper presentation Technical writing
and or newspaper article to cite and look for MLA and APA Systems of with proper citation exercise handouts
sources in the online library; Documentation https://www.mendeley.
com/guides/apa- Examination Test Questionnaire
Reference more than just websites when citation-guide
using the internet; i.e. journals and videos
and find information from more than one type Final examination
of media source;

Students will be able to recap all the related

topics, discussions, and others relating to
technical writing.

Total: 54
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. Major examinations
Mid-term Examination
Final Examination
2. Activities, seat works and short quizzes
3. Reflection papers
4. Sample speaking tests and handouts
5. Class attendance
GRADING SYSTEM ( BASE 50)

Major Examinations 25%

Other Requirements 75%
Total 100%

Major Examinations (75% passing rate)

Midterm Examination 10 %
 Final Examination 15 %
25%
Other Requirements:
Activities, Performance tasks 50 %
Short quizzes, reflection papers
Handouts, and sample tests 25%
Total 100%

Note: 75% passing rate

Attendance
Students are not allowed to have 20% or more absences of the total class hours; otherwise, they will be graded as follows:
Dropped (if majority of the excessive absences are excused)
Failed (if majority of the excessive absences are unexcused)

Classroom decorum
Students are required to:
1. wear their identification cards and observe proper dress code at all times;
2. turn off or put in silent mode their cellular phones during class hours;
3. maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the room at all times; and
4. Come to class on time.

Examination/ Evaluation
1. Quizzes may be announced or unannounced.
2. Long examinations are always announced.
3. Cheating is strictly prohibited. A student who is caught cheating will be given a score of”0” for the first offense. For the second offense, he/she will
automatically fail the subject.
4. Examination permits are required during midterm and final examinations.
5. Students who missed exams, laboratory exercises, or quizzes may only be excused for any of the following reasons:
a. participation in a University/College-approved field trip or activity (must be cleared one week in advance);
b. personal illness (must present medical certificate); and
c. Death or serious illness in the immediate family (must present death or medical certificate).
 REFERENCES

Baraceros, E.L (2016). Technical Writing in This Era of Globalization and Modern Technology. Quezon City, Philippines: Rex Printing Company INC
Barrot, J.S ( 2013 ). Reading to think, thinking to write: A Guide to critical reading and writing. Manila, Philippines: Rex Book Store.
Bullock,R..&Goggin, M. (2013)The Norton Field Guide to Writing 3rd ed. W.W: Norton and Company.
Ortiz, Ma. Aurora R. et.al. (1981) Toward More Effective Speech Communication. Meycauayan, Bulacan. Trinitas Publishing Inc.
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