UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST - CALOOCAN
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGES
School Year 2014 – 2015
A. SUBJECT : English 113 (EN113/ZEN
113)
B. COURSE TITLE : Technical and Research Report
Writing
C. COURSE DESCRIPION : The course is a study on
writing various types of
technical papers and correspondence used in different professions, specifically
on research writing.
D. COURSE CREDIT : 3 units
E. PREREQUISITES : English 111, English 112
F. COURSE OBJECTIVES :
1] General : At
the end of the course, the students should be able to:
1.1] Demonstrate skills
in writing various types of technical papers and correspondence;
1.2] Realize the
significance of research as one of the main functions of the university; and
1.3] Write and defend a
final research paper
2] Specific : At the end of the course:
the students should be able to:
2.1] Cognitive
2.1.1] Demonstrate concrete
understanding of the characteristics of technical writing;
2.1.2] Write
technical papers used in his/her future profession;
2.1.3] Write
various forms of technical correspondence used in different professions;
2.1.4]
Illustrate data in research report and other technical papers; and
2.1.5]
Effectively present technical papers before an audience
2.2] Affective
2.2.1]
Demonstrate positive attitudes toward research writing related to their
discipline;
2.2.2] Show
sense of pride in whatever discipline they belong;
2.2.3]
Demonstrate values of excellence, integrity, professionalism, teamwork,
commitment, transparency
accountability
and social responsibility.
G. REQUIREMENTS OF THE COURSE:
1. Approved research report
2. Assignments
3. Seatwork
4. Group work
5. Writing exercises
6. Recitation
7. Quizzes
8. Major examinations
H. COURSE CONTENT/OUTLINE:
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WEEKS/HOURS
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TOPIC OUTLINE
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READING ASSIGNMENTS
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SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
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EVALUATION
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Week
1 to Week 2/
6
hours
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I.
The Characteristics of Technical Writing
A.
Basic Principles and Aspects of Technical Writing
B.
Overview of Technical Papers
C.
Style in Technical Writing
1. Word Choice
2. Mechanics of Style
3. Note taking techniques
4. APA Citation Style
|
Technical
writing, Wikipedia, online
Technical
writing
courses,
online
Mills,
et al, 1-43
Thesis
Guide, online.
Malligan,
online
McCaskill,
online
McMurrey,
online
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Group work
Analyzing
samples of technical and journalistic writing
Group
discussion
Rewriting
sentences and full texts to conform with the style of technical writing
Seat
work
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Quizzes
Group work evaluation
Oral and written
exercises
|
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Week
3 to Week 6/
12
hours
|
II.
Introduction to Research Writing
A.
Research Proposal
(Chapters
1-3)
1. The importance of research
2. Parts of research paper
3. The research process
3.1 Choosing a research topic
3.2 The research problem
3.3 Theoretical and Conceptual
framework
3.4 Definition of terms
3.5 Methods of research
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Campbell,
et al.
Thesis
Guide, online
Halligan,
online
McMurrey
|
Group work
Choosing a topic
(individual and group)
Analysis of a sample of
research proposal (on a
limited topic related to
the course of the
students
Writing a research
proposal using the
sample analyzed as
guide
|
Quizzes
Group work evaluation
Oral and written exercises
Written research proposal
|
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PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS
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Week
7 to Week 12/
18
hours
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B.
Technical Reports
1. Research report
(Chapters
4-5)
1.1 Analysis of Data
1.2 Interpretation of Data
1.3 Summary, Conclusion, and Recommendation
1.4 The draft of the entire research
report
2. Project or Business Proposal
3. Recommendation Report
4. Feasibility Report
5. Progress Report
6. Special Reports
|
Campbell,
et al.
Thesis
Guide, online
Halligan,
online
McMurrey
|
Group work
Writing the:
(Research
report may be integrated with feasibility report)
Analysis
of samples of project or business proposal
Analysis
of sample of feasibility report comparing it to report or writing of
feasibility report if needed
Analysis
of samples of progress report and writing one based on the samples analyzed
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Quizzes
Group work
Evaluation
Oral and written reports (draft
research report)
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MIDTERM EXAMINATIONS
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Week
13 to Week 14/
6
hours
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III.
Technical Correspondence
A.
Business Letter
1. Format
2. Types
3. Contents
B.
Memorandum
1. Format
2. Contents
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Online
Technical Writing
Developing
Technical Writing pp. 31-106
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Group work
Writing business letter (preferably
application letter)
Critique
of business letter
Writing
memorandum
Critique
of memorandum
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Quizzes
Group work evaluation
Oral and written report
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Week
15 to Week 16/
6
hours
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IV.
Report Layout
A.
Technical paper format
B.
Graphic aids
|
Mills,
et al.
Technical
and Report Writing (Manalo/Fermin)
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Group
work
Finalizing
the report format
Making
graphic aids for research report
|
|
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Week
17 to Week 18/
6
hours
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V.
Oral Report
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Thesis
Guide
How
to give an oral report.
Presentation
tips
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Presentation
of research or feasibility report or project or business proposal
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Oral report evaluation
Research or feasibility report
evaluation
Quizzes
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FINAL EXAMINATIONS
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I. SUMMARY
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WEEK
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TOPIC
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HOURS
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First
to second
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The
Characteristics of Technical Writing
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6 hours
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Third
to sixth
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Introduction
to Research Writing: Research Proposals
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12 hours
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Seventh
to twelfth
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Technical
Reports
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18 hours
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Thirteenth
to fourteenth
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Technical
Correspondence
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6 hours
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Fifteenth
to Sixteenth
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Report
Layout
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6 hours
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Seventeenth
to Eighteenth
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Oral
Report
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6 hours
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TOTAL
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54 hours
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J. STUDENT PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT
1. University grading
system: 11- point grading system, cumulative
2. Assessment criteria per term
(based on university grading system policies)
Criteria Weight
Team Exam 40%
Research
Proposal: (Chapter 1-3) (for Prelim) (20%)
Theses Final
Paper (with oral presentation):
Chapters 1-5 (for Midterm and Finals) (20%)
Major
Exam
Prelim,
Midterm and Final Examination 30%
Class
Participation
Group work,
class discussion and assignment 20%
Quizzes and Seatwork 15%
Personal quality
development/value integration 5%
Total 100%
K. REFERENCES/READINGS
Printed Resources
Casela, Neliza, Cuevas, George
(2010). Developing Technical Writing Skills Towards Meeting Academic
Challenges. Books Atbp. Publishing Corp, Mandaluyong City
Frankenstein, L. Jr. (2005). Pocketbook
of Technical Writing for Engineers and Scientists. 2nd ed.
National Bookstore; Manila
Manalo,
Paterna & Fermin, Virginia (2009). Technical
and Report Writing. National Bookstore; Manila
Non-Print Resources
Best
Technical Writing Training (2010, January 10). Youtube Presentation. Retrieved
June 1, 2011, from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyVd3FL4sVE&feature=related
English
Presentation in Technical Writing (2010, July). Youtube Presentation. Retrieved
June 1, 2011, from http://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=dZGENjr41Ko
What is Technical Writing?
(2009, November 24) Youtube Presentation. Retrieved June 1, 2011, from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJ8uoAqKrQ8&feature=related
Online Materials
Baker, Jack Raymond and Allen Brizee
(2010, April 17). Writing a Research Paper. Purdue Online Writing Lab.
Retrieved June 1, 2011, from http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/658/01/
Halligan, N.A. (n.a.). short course on
writing technical reports. Technical
Writing Home Page. Retrieved June 1, 2011, from http:www.io.com/
Infoplease.com (n.d.) How
to Give an Oral Report. Retrieved June 1, 2011, from
infoplease.comhttp://www.infoplease.com/ homework/oralreport1.html
Laflen, A. (n.d.) General Technical Writing Guidelines. Online Writing Lab (OWL). Retrieved June 1, 2011, from http://owl.English.purdue.edu/workshops/generalguides.html
McCaskill, M.K. (n.d.) Grammar,
Punctuation, and Capitalization: A
Handbook for Technical Writers and Editors. Retrieved June 1, 2011, from, from
NASA SP-7084. NASA Home Page. http://stipo.larc.nasa.gov/sp7084/sp7084ch4.html.
McMurray, D.A. (n.d.) Online Technica Writing. Retrieved June 1,
2011, from http://www.io.com/-hcexres/textbook/.
Online Technical
Writing: Business Correspondence. (n.d.)
Retrieved June 1, 2011, from http://www.io.com/-hcexres/textbook/applic.html.
Thesis Guide for Students.
(n.d.) Department of Justice Studies. Kent State University, Retrieved June 1,
2011, from http://dept.kent.edu/cjst/thesis.html.
Writing Center, University of Michigan
(2011, April 4). Writing a Research
Paper. Retrieved May 27, 2011, from http://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/PlanResearchPaper.html.
Endorsed
by:
CAS
Curricular Review Committee
Approved
by:
DR.
CRISOL A. BRUZA
CAS
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