Republic of the Philippines

UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN PHILIPPINES

University Town, Northern Samar

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND COMMUNICATION

Course Syllabus
In
CDI 5
(Investigative Report Writing and Presentation)

First Semester
School Year 2020-2021

University Vision

An academically competitive, research and development-focused and fiscally

strong public higher education institution.

University Mission

To develop learners into well-rounded persons imbued with an enlightened

sense of nationalism, and a strong commitment to service, globally relevant, honest,
hardworking, competent, efficient and effective accelerators of progress.

CAC Goals

1. To promote the mental and physical well-being of the learners through the
liberal disciplines
2. To foster awareness of the ethical and social significance of, as well as
responsibility in the use of interpersonal communication and mass media
3. To give the learners a strong sense of fulfillment and concern for the
development of their community and country through:
a. The understanding and promotion of harmonious relations with
their own selves, with others and the world;
b. The acquisition of the ability to think logically and critically and
communicate effectively;
c. The appreciation of their role as productive citizens , agents of
change, guardians of cultural heritage and protectors of the
ecosystems;
d. The acquisition of skills for problem-solving, decision-making and
planning and dynamic leadership, and
e. The development of a spirit of self- reliance, national consciousness
and sense of service to humanity
A. Course Description

This is a three-unit course which is the study of technical writing in

English. It aims to help students write good technical reports. This course
presents different types of technical report models which help them in their
present and future presentations of technical reports and papers. It includes
pointers in the preparation and writing of good technical reports as well as
exercises to improve their technical writing skills.

B. Learning Outcomes

1. Cite the importance and uses of report writing

2. Follow the steps in report writing
3. Familiarize the format and types of narrative reports
4. Write examples of narrative reports with standard format
5. Evaluate the content and substance of the report as guided by the principles
of accuracy, completeness, clarity, conciseness and objectivity
6. Evaluate the form of the report in terms of grammar, sentence errors,
punctuations and mechanics
7. Correct errors commonly found in police reports

C. Credit : 3units

D. Time Duration : 54 hours

E. Course Outline and Time Frame

Week Topics
1 Course orientation, grading system and requirements
2 and 3 Uses and importance of report writing
4 and 5 Who will read the report
6and 7 Steps in Report writing
8 MID-TERM EXAMINATION
9 and 10 Format of narrative report
11 and 12 Types of narrative report
13 and 14 Writing the Report
15 and 16 Evaluating the content of the report as guided by the principles
of accuracy, completeness, clarity, conciseness and objectivity
17 Evaluating the form of the report in terms of grammar,
sentence errors, punctuations and mechanics
18 FINAL EXAMINATION

F. Course Requirements

Compilation of technical reports

 G. Suggested reading and references

Erivera, Avila et al. (2015) Writing in the Discipline. Mutya Publishing House Inc.,
Malabon City

Navarroza, Amador et al. Master Report Writing Without Sweat ( and nosebleed).
Mind and Stirrers Publishing No. 4San Bartolome Street Sipocot, Camarines
Sur 2012

Prepared by:

Prof. AVILA C. ERIVERA

Subject Professor

Dr. PERLITA B. LOVERITA

Subject Professor
Noted:

ANATOLIA B. BASISTA, DALL

Chair, Languages and Communication

Approved:

MARIA ALFE G. BANAWIS, DALL

Dean, CAC