Form No.

: IFD-COP-CURR001-001
Revision No.: 00
BOHOL ISLAND STATE UNIVERSITY
Main Campus Effective Date: August 28, 2019
C.P.G. North Avenue, Tagbilaran City, Bohol
Related Process:
BISU-COP-CURR-001
COURSE SYLLABUS

EL 118 TECHNICAL WRITING

VISION: A premier Science and Technology university for the formation of a world class and virtuous human resource for sustainable development in Bohol and the
country.

MISSION: BISU is committed to provide quality higher education in the arts and sciences, as well as in the professional and technological fields; undertake research and
development, and extension services for sustainable development of Bohol and the country.

GOALS: 1. Pursue faculty and education excellence and strengthen the current viable curricular programs and develop curricular programs that are responsive to the
demands of the times both in the industry and the environment.
2. Promote quality research outputs that respond to the needs of the local and national communities.
3. Develop communities through responsive extension programs.
4. Adopt efficient and profitable income generating projects/enterprise for self-sustainability.
5. Provide adequate, state-of-the-art and accessible infrastructure support facilities for quality equation.
6. Promote efficient and effective good governance supportive of high quality education.

CORE VALUES:
1. Search for Excellence
2. Responsiveness to Challenges
3. Student Access
4. Public Engagement
5. Good Governance

INSTITUTIONAL GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES:

Innovative and virtuous professionals.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE (PEO):

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 Three to five years after graduation the graduate of BSED-English is capable of assuming leadership roles in dynamic multicultural, local and international fields
of technical writing discipline.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES:

a. Common to all programs in all types of PO2 : Effectively communicate in English and Filipino both orally and in writing
schools

b. Common to the discipline PO2 : Demonstrate mastery of subject-matter/discipline

c. Specific to major PO4: Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication

PO6: Use technology in facilitating language learning and teaching

COURSE OUTCOMES Common to all Programs in all Common to the Discipline Specific to Major
types of Schools
PO2 PO2 PO4 PO6
Write original, interesting and D E D E
effective technical outputs.

Course Develops technical and scientific writing skills across disciplines.

Description:

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 LEARNING PLAN LEARNING
LOG
Intended
Learning/
Unit Learning
Time Teaching and Assessment Resource
Learning Objectives Remarks
Content/Subject Matter Frame Learning Task Materials
Outcomes (LOs)
(hrs) Activities (TLAs) (ATs) (author,year,page
(IULO)
no.)

Write 1. Define technical I. Nature and Characteristics of Technical

original, writing. Writing
interesting
and A. Definition and Characteristics of Technical Asperas, Matilde
effective Writing A.et.al.( 2008):
technical B. Purpose of Technical Writing Developing Skills
outputs. C. Importance of Technical Writing 3 hours Lecture Discussion Oral Recitation in Technical
Writing pp.12-15

2. Write rough II. The Technical Writing Process

drafts of a technical A. The Writer-Reader Relationship
correspondence B. An Overview of the Writing Process
then revise the Collaborative Group Asperas, Matilde
faulty paragraphs. 3 hours Learning Presentation of A.et.al.( 2008):
Outputs Developing Skills
in Technical
Writing pp.27-30
3. Analyze the III. Communication Process in Technical
objectives of Correspondence
technical A. Communication Fundamentals
communication. B. Objectives of Communication in 6 hours Reading Circles Individual Asperas, Matilde
Technical Writing Writing Activity A.et.al.( 2008):
C. Ethics in Technical Correspondence Developing Skills
in Technical
Writing pp.45-65

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 4. Lay out the IV. Structure of Letters and Documents
generally accepted
format of A. Letterhead
documents and B. Date
letters and display C. Inside Address
the correct forms D. Salutation 6 hours Writing Sessions Essay Articles Bouing, RonnieA.
E. Body ( 2006). Effective
F. Complimentary Close Business
G. Subject Line Communication
H. Attention Line pp.27-41

V. Format of A Letter
VI. Addresses, Salutations and
Complimentary Closes
5. Prepare and V. Types of Technical Reports
submit a simple Brainstorming
project report, a A. Example of a Project Report
simple feasibility B. Example of a Letter Report Oral Reporting Written Quizzes
study and or a C. Analytical Report 6 hours Alcantara,
simple project D. Feasibility Study Thorough Originally Rebecca D.et.al.
proposal. E. Proposals Discussion Written Project ( 2011). Technical
Reports, Writing for Filipino
Writing Sessions Feasibility Study Students pp.47-79
and Project
Proposal with
Rubrics

6. Write a sample VI. Business Letters

of the selected A. Good Business Letter Brainstorming
business letters. B. Parts and Layouts of the Business Originally Asperas, Matilde
Letter Oral Reporting Written A.et.al.( 2008):
C. Selected Business Letters Selected Developing Skills
Discussion Business in Technical
1. Letter of Inquiry 6 hours Letters Writing pp.117-
2. Reply Letter Writing Sessions 154
3. Application Letter
4. Resume
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 5. Recommendation Letter
6. Resignation Letter
7. Order letter
8. Acknowledgement Letter
7. Interpret VII. Interpreting Graphic Aids
different A. BAR Chart
graphic B. Line Chart
aids. C. Bars and Tables Bouing, RonnieA.
D. Circle or Pie Chart ( 2006). Effective
E. Surface or Strata Chart 6 hours Hands-on Activities Group Business
F. Map Charts Presentation of Communication
G. Flow Charts Outputs pp.27-41
H. Flow Sheets
I. Diagrams
J. Figures
K. Pictographs
Drawings
Learning Resources: 1. Alcantara, Rebecca D.et.al.( 2011). Technical Writing for Filipino Students. Quezon City.
2. Asperas, Matilde A.et.al.( 2008): Developing Skills in Technical Writing. Valenzuela City.
Suggested Readings: 3. Bouing, RonnieA.( 2006). Effective Business Communication. Quezon City.
Integration of Values: Patience & Diligence, Responsibility & Commitment, Interpersonal Relation, Effectiveness in doing the task, Self-worth
1. Group reports
Course Requirements 2. Essay Articles
3. Workshop/activities output
# All outputs must be submitted in a short bond paper filed inside a short envelope. (Portfolio/hard copies)

Prelim/Midterm (50%): Quizzes,

Midterm Exam and Outcome-based Plates
Semifinal/Final term (50%): Reporting, Quizzes,
Final Exam and Outcome-based Plates
(Note: other rubrics/ assessment tools attach in another page)
Grading System 1. 60% passing mark/transmutation of raw scores or cumulative related scores (for Teacher Education)
2. Major Examinations/Assessment 30 %
Major Outcome-Based Projects (product or performance-based assessment) 30 %
Class Standing – quizzes, class participation/ assignments/other 40 %
outputs/performances) 100%
Classroom Policies 1.Attendance (excerpt from Student Handbook)
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 2. Punctuality
3.Policy for students on official travel and academic credits
4. Others ((Note: Agreed with Students)

Prepared by: Reviewed: Approved:

RENARIO G. HINAMPAS,JR.Phd MARIA ELENA S. MANDIN,Phd

Chairperson Academic Dean
LOURENE MAY B. APOLINARES

Professor

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 5 / Excellent 4/ Very Good 3/ Average 2/ Needs Improvement 1/ Unaccepted

Ideas This paper is clear and This paper is mostly The writer is beginning to Topic is not well-defined The paper has no clear
focused. It holds the focused and has some good define the topic even though and or there are too many sense of purpose or central
reader’s attention. Relevant details and quotes. development is still basic or topics. theme.
and details quotes enrich general.
the central theme.

Organization The organization enhances Paper and paragraphs are The organizational structure Sentences within The writing lacks a clear
and showcases the central mostly organized in order is strong enough to move paragraphs make sense but sense of direction. Ideas,
idea or theme. The order, and makes sense to the the reader through the text the order of paragraphs details or events seem
structure of information is reader. without too much confusion. does not. strung together in a loose or
compelling and moves the random fashion; there is no
reader through the text. identifiable internal
structure.

Sentence Fluency The writing has an easy The writing mostly flows, The text hums along with a The text seems choppy and The reader has to practice
flow, rhythm and cadence. and usually invites oral steady beat, but tends to be is not easy to read orally. quite a bit in order to give
Sentences are well-built reading. more businesslike than this paper a fair
with strong and varied musical, more mechanical interpretative reading.
structure that invites than fluid.
expressive oral reading.

Conventions The writer demonstrates a The writer understands The writer shows The writer seems to have Errors in spelling,
good grasp of standard good writing conventions reasonable control over a made a little effort to use punctuation, capitalization
writing conventions like and usually uses them limited range of standard conventions; spelling, and paragraphing
spelling, punctuation and correctly. Paper is easily writing conventions. punctuation and repeatedly distract the
grammar usage to enhance read and errors are rare. paragraphing have multiple reader and make the text
readability. errors. difficult to read.

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 Rubrics for Essay

Technical Writing Rubric

4 3 2 1 0
Audience and Purpose The purpose is evident for The purpose and audience There is weak There is a poor The purpose and audience
the appropriate audience. are not fully developed. understanding of the understanding of the of the document is not
document’s purpose and document’s purpose and identified.
audience. audience.

Structure, Organization The document is formatted, The document is less well- The document is not well- The document is not well- There is no evidence of
and Format well-developed and developed and organized developed and organized developed and organized transitioning intro/conclusion
organized correctly with two and has three to four and has five formatting and has six to ten formatting development nor
or fewer errors: formatting errors: errors: errors: organization and has ten or
1.Headings ____ 1.Headings ____ more
1.Headings ____ 1.Headings ____ 2. Sequence____ 2. Sequence____ formatting errors.
2. Sequence____ 2. Sequence____ 3. Transition____ 3. Transition____
3. Transition____ 3. Transition____ 4. 4. Intro ____ 4. Intro ____
4. Intro ____ Intro ____

Mechanics There are fewer than two of There are between three There are five of the There are between six and There are more than ten
the following mechanical and four of the following following mechanical errors: ten of the following critical errors such as errors
errors: mechanical errors: 1.Spelling mechanical errors: in dosages, data analysis,
1.Spelling 1.Spelling 2. Grammar 1.Spelling formulas, liability issues and
2. Grammar 2. Grammar 3.Punctuation 2. Grammar equations.
3.Punctuation 3.Punctuation 4. Sentence Structure 3.Punctuation
4. Sentence Structure 4. Sentence Structure 5. Word Choice 4. Sentence Structure
5. Word Choice 5. Word Choice 5. Word Choice

Citations The document is cited The document has two or The document has three The document has four There are significant citation
appropriately. fewer errors with the errors with the citation style. errors with the citation style. errors or incomplete.
citation.

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 4 3 2 1
Delivery Speaks with fluctuation in volume Speaks with satisfactory variation Speaks in uneven volume with Speaks in low volume and or
and inflection to maintain of volume and inflection. little or no inflection. monotonous tone which cause
audience interest and emphasize audience to disengage.
key points.
Content/ Organization Demonstrates full knowledge by Is at ease with expected answers Is uncomfortable with information Does not have grasp of
answering all questions with to all questions. and is able to answer only information and cannot answer
explanations and elaboration. rudimentary questions questions about subject.
Enthusiasm/ Audience Significantly increases audience Shows some enthusiastic feelings Shows little or mixed feelings Shows no interest in topic
Awareness understanding and knowledge of about the topic about the topic being presented presented
the topic.
Elocution Student uses a clear voice and Student’s voice is clear. Student Student’s voice is low. Student Student mumbles incorrectly
correct, precise pronunciation of pronounces most words correctly. incorrectly pronounces terms. pronounces terms and speaks too
terms so that all audience Most audience members can hear Audience members have difficulty quietly for a majority of students to
members can hear presentation presentation. in hearing the presentation. hear.
Rubrics for Oral Recitation

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