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upright and globally relevant research and development
competitive individuals. activities.
It shall produce professional,
skilled and morally upright
College of Arts and Sciences individuals for global
Department of Languages and Mass Communications competitiveness.

Students are expected to live by and stand for the following University tenets:
TRUTH is demonstrated by the student’s objectivity and honesty during examinations, class activities and in the development of
projects.
EXCELLENCE is exhibited by the students’ self-confidence, punctuality, diligence and commitment in the assigned tasks, class
Core Values
performance and other course requirements.
SERVICE is manifested by the students’ respect, rapport, fairness and cooperation in dealing with their peers and members of the
community.
In addition, they should exhibit love and respect for nature and support for the cause of humanity.
The College of Arts and Sciences aim to:
1. Develop competent, critically-minded and morally disciplined students and graduates who can meet the demands and
challenges of the national and global market;
2. Conduct researches that contribute to the theory and practice in the arts and sciences and relevant to the institutional, regional,
Goals of the
and national trusts and ably conform with the national and global standards;
College
3. Extend direct and indirect services to the target clientele and be a partner of government and non-government entities and
community development; and
Develop partnership nationally and internationally with government and non-government agencies to improve/ or enhance the
college’s existing resources and services.
The Department of Languages and Mass Communication aims to:
1. offer general language courses and major subjects in English and Journalism that will develop competent, critically-minded,
morally disciplined and globally competitive students and graduates;
Objectives of the 2. conduct researches in the fields of language and communication/journalism relevant to the institutional, regional, and national
Department thrusts;
3. develop literacy and communicative competence through extension services; and
establish linkages with government and non-government agencies towards the utilization and advancement of available
resources and services of the Department.
 Program Educational Objectives and Relationship to University Mission
Program Educational Objectives Mission
1. Provide affordable high quality education. 
2. Produce globally competitive individuals in the field of criminal justice through quality instruction. 
3. Conduct relevant research in causation and prevention of crime, diverse issues and concerns affecting security in the 
industrial setting, law enforcement, treatment, and rehabilitation of offenders.
4. Provide extension services to the community in line with the conducted researches. 
5. Establish strong linkages with government and non-government entities to attain its common goals. 
COURSE SYLLABUS
1st Semester, AY 2017-2018
Course Technical Report Credit
Course Code ENGL 21 Type Lecture 3
Title Writing Units
This course provides students training in preparing and writing various technical reports and forms for criminal justice
Course Description
professionals focusing on the structures, techniques, quality and ethical standards, criteria, and guidelines that need to be followed.
ENGL 6 Course Schedule BSC 2-1, MW 7:00AM -8:30AM
Course Pre- requisites /(Co-requisites)
BSC 2-2, TTh 7:00am - 8:30AM
Student Outcomes and Relationship to program Educational Objectives
Program Educational Objectives
Program/Student Outcome
1 2 3 4 5
1. Recognize the definition and concepts of a police report including its   
purposes, types, classifications, categories, qualities, as well as the security
classification of documents;
2. Establish their English language proficiency in writing technical reports   
related to their field with emphasis on credibility and quality;
3. Enhance essential technical report writing skills based on the documents’   
prescribed format, guidelines and criteria;
4. Utilize industry-standard tools, methods and techniques in gathering facts to   
produce top-quality criminal investigation reports; and,
5. Recognize various types and formats of police reports and records.   
Course Outcomes and Relationship to student Outcomes
Program Outcomes Addressed by the Course Program Outcomes Code
At the end of the semester, students are expected to: 1 2 3 4 5
1 Identify the concepts of a police report including its purposes,
types, classifications, categories, qualities, as well as the security
classification of documents;
2. Demonstrate their English language proficiency especially in
writing technical reports for their field focusing on effective
 sentence and paragraph composition, as well as the application of
proper capitalization and punctuations;
3. Develop various technical report writing skills based on the
documents’ prescribed format, concepts and criteria;
4. Apply techniques and the use of tools and methods in gathering
facts to produce top-quality criminal investigation reports; and,
5. Identify various types and formats of police reports and records.
*Level : I-Introductory E- Enabling D-Demonstrative
COURSE COVERAGE
Teaching and
No. of Intended Learning Outcomes-based
Topic Learning Activities Resources
Hours Outcomes (ILO) Assessment (OBA)
(TLA)

After the completion of the I. Introduction to Police Lecture Reference book Police Report
chapter, students will be able Reports Analysis
to: A. Definition and Interactive class Handouts
1. define and explain the Concepts discussion
concepts of a police B. Purposes of a Police Audio visual
report; Report Role play presentations
2. identify the purposes C. Important Uses of a
and important uses of a Police Report Online Sources
police report; D. Types of Police
6 3. recognize various types, Reports
classifications, and E. Classification of
categories of police Police Reports
reports; F. Categories of Police
4. identify qualities of a Reports
well-written police G. Qualities of a Good
report; Report
5. explain the different H. Security Classification
security classification of of Documents
documents.

9 After the completion of the II. Writing Effective Lecture/discussion Reference book Accomplished
chapter, students will be able Sentences and Activity Sheets
to: Paragraphs Writing Workshops Online sources
1. apply proper sentence A. Sentence Composition
composition rules and B. Sentence Combining, Interactive class Handouts
 techniques, including Emphasis and Variety discussion
proper subject-verb C. Paragraph Audio visual
agreement, passive and Composition Brainstorming presentations
active voice, and more; D. Capitalization
2. construct and combine E. Punctuations Discovery method
sentences for message
clarity;
3. write effective sentences
for emphasis and
variety;
4. recognize various
paragraph composition
methods and rules; and,
5. utilize capitalization and
punctuation rules which
are essential in writing
technical reports in their
field.

6 After the completion of the III. Police Report Writing Lecture/discussion Reference book Police Blotter Sample
chapter, students will be able A. Report Writing Compilation (from
to: Process Small-group discussion Online sources Local Police Station)
1. explain the report B. Criteria to be
writing process; Considered in Police Active participation Group Video
2. recognize the criteria Report Writing Production of
and guidelines that need C. Guidelines in Police Writing workshops Incidents with Mock
to be considered in Report Writing Police Blotter
police report writing; D. Definition of Police Samples
3. define various police Report Terms
report terms;
4. define the concepts,
IV. Police Blotter
purpose, form, and size
of police blotters; A. Definition
5. identify the contents of B. Purpose
police blotter entries and C. Form and Size
the incidents that need to D. Contents of Entry
be recorded; E. Incidents to be
6. explain police blotter
entry making procedure;
 and,
7. understand the
certification of police
blotter excerpt and the
maintenance of police
blotters.
After the completion of the
chapter, students will be able
to:
1. define the concepts and
goals of criminal
investigation and its
importance in writing
technical reports;
2. identify tools in
6 gathering facts;
3. recognize various
methods in identifying
offenders;
4. explain the standard
methods in recording
investigative data; and,
5. identify the basic
functions and
qualifications of an
investigator.
After the completion of the
chapter, students will be able
to:
recorded
F. Answering the 5Ws
and 1H
G. Entry Making
Procedure
H. Certification of Police
Blotter Excerpt
I. Maintaining and
Supplying Police
Blotters
V. Criminal Investigation Lecture/discussion Reference book Mock Case/Scenario
A. Definition and Analysis Papers
Concepts Classroom presentation Online sources
B. Goals of Criminal
Investigation Discovery method Video presentations
C. Tools in Gathering
Facts Role play
D. Methods of Identifying
Offenders
E. Standard Methods in
Recording
Investigative Data
F. Basic Functions and
Qualifications of an
Investigator
VI. Criminal Investigation Lecture/discussion Reference book Criminal
Report Investigation Video
A. Basic Purposes of Classroom presentation Online sources Production
 1. identify the basic Criminal Investigation
purposes of criminal Reports Peer evaluation Criminal
investigation B. Style Investigation
reports; C. Criteria of Good Writing workshops Analysis
2. explain and apply Investigation Report
the style, criteria, D. Requisites of Good Spot Report
and requisites of Investigation Report
writing good E. Rating Investigative Incident Report
investigation Reports
reports; F. Supervision of Reports Progress Report
3. recognize how G. Methods of
investigative reports Supervision Final Investigation
are rated; H. Approved SOP in the Report
4. understand the Investigation of Cases
methods of report
supervision; and, VII. Criminal Investigation
5. explain the approved Report Writing
SOP in the A. Characteristics of
investigation of Report Writers
cases; B. Cardinal Principles of
6. recognize and apply Good Investigation
the characteristics of Report Writing
12
good report writers; C. Types of Reports to be
7. explain the cardinal Prepared
principles of writing
good investigation
reports;
8. identify the types of
investigation reports
that need to be
prepared; and,
9. write samples of
investigation reports
based on required
formats and
guidelines.

15 After the completion of the VIII. Other Types and Lecture/discussion Reference book Compilation of
chapter, students will be able Formats of Police Student-Written
to: Reports Independent learning Online sources Police Report
 1. identify various types
and formats of police
reports; and,
2. write samples of the
discussed police report
types and formats.
Total: 54
A. Radio Message Form Formats and Types
B. After Operations Writing workshops
Report
C. After Encounter Discovery method
Report
D. Police Operational
Plan
E. Sworn Statement and
Affidavit
F. Complete Staff Work
(CSW)
G. Endorsement
H. Case Operation Plan
(COPLAN)
I. Summary of
Information
J. Background
Investigation Report
K. Routing Slip
COURSE REQUIREMENTS

1. Major Examinations (First and second long exam, midterm and final)
2. Portfolio (Analysis/ Reflection/ Writing Outputs)
3. Class Participation (Attendance/ Recitation/ Presentations)

GRADING SYSTEM

Examinations 60%
Quizzes/ Exercises/ Portfolio 30%
Attendance/ Class Participation 10%
TOTAL 100%

CLASS POLICY

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;
4. come to class on time; and
5. observe gender sensitivity inside and outside the classroom.
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 & SUPPLEMENTARY READINGS

References
Balares, M., Garcia, N., & Sanao, M. (2016). Police report writing. Wiseman’s Books Trading Inc.
Foronda, M. (2009). Technical report writing for criminal justice education. Wiseman’s Books Trading Inc.
Reynolds, J. (2011). The criminal justice report writing guide for officers. The Maple Leaf Press.

Supplementary Readings
Online Sources
Reference books
Graphic materials
Sample Reports/Legal Documents

REVISION HISTORY
Revision Date of Highlights of
Date of Revision
Number Implementation Revision
Prepared by: Evaluated by: Approved:

RACHEL ANNE C. FRANCISCO ROSA R. HERNANDEZ BETTINA JOYCE P. ILAGAN, PhD

Instructor Chairperson,DLMC Dean
09216795465 Second Floor, CAS Bldg. First Floor, CAS Bldg.
raincfrancisco@gmail.com
Consultation Hour: W, 10:00 AM -
11:00 AM, TH, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

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