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SELF Learning Module 1
ELT 9: TECHNICAL WRITING
Name: JUDE SAMUEL S. SANTANDER. (JUDY)
Instructor: MRS. BABYLYN E. CALCETAS
Topic: Introduction to Technical Communication
Challenge yourself!
Quiz 1: self-Reflection
Directions: Express your understanding by answering questions below in not more
than 10 sentences.
1. Why are technical communication skills important?
Technical communication is important because it helps people
understand complex information, imagine you’re trying to assemble furniture,
but the instructions are confusing. That’s Frustrating! Technical
communication make sure information is clear, concise, and easy to
understand.
Its also essential in many fields, like science, technology, engineering
and mathematics (STEM). Clear communication helps prevent mistakes, saves
time, and even saves lives.
2. In what ways is technical communication part of most career?
Technical Communication is part of most careers because it helps
professionals share information and ideas. Whether you’re a scientist, engineer,
teacher or manager, you need to communicate complex information clearly,
and we use it in writing reports and email, create presentations and proposals
and others. In short, technical communication helps you share your expertise
and achieve your goals in career.
3. How effective is technical communication to technical writing?
Technical communication helps technical writing in many ways. It makes
writing clearer and easier to understand. Technical communication helps
writer know their audience and what they want to say. It helps organize ideas,
use simple language, create helpful picture and charts and edit works. Good
technical communication skills make technical writing more effective.
Quiz 2: Enhancing Vocabulary
Directions: Define the following terminologies operationally used in the subject.
1. technical communication
Technical communication is when a sender shares complex information
with a specific audience through various channels like writing, speaking or in
visual to inform or persuade others.
2. technical writing
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Writing is when a person creates and records written message, idea or
information in a clear and organized way to communicate with a specific
audience and readers.
3. communication
It is when a sender shares information, ideas or message through different
channels to convey meaning, achieve a goal or build a relationship.
4. inform
Inform is when a sender provides factual information in a clear and concise
manner, to increase their understanding or awareness about specific topic,
issue or situation.
5. instruct
Instruct is when a sender provides clear and concise directions for the
receiver to teach them perform a specific task or procedure.
6. persuade
Persuade is when a sender sends information to a receiver in a convincing
way to influence their thoughts, opinions or actions encourage them to adopt
idea, make decision and take action
Quiz 3: Pre-writing
Directions: Reflect on the topic/lessons just read. In relation to your experience as
student, what kinds of documents have you written that could fall under genre of
Technical writing? Write a paragraph or two in not less than 300 words on a topic
about you have specialized knowledge, and can use specialized terminology to
explain the idea or instruct reader.
As a student, the lesson made me realize that I’ve been writing technical
writings without even knowing it. I remember writing laboratory report for my
science classes, where I had to describe the procedures, results and conclusion of our
experiments. Those reports required me to be clear, concise and accurate which are
the same principles emphasized in technical communication. I also recall creating
instructional guides for group projects, where I had to breakdown complex tasks into
step-by-step instructions. Those experiences taught the importance of considering my
audience’s needs and adapting my writing style accordingly.
Looking back, I realize that those laboratory reports and instructional guides
are examples of technical writing, they demonstrate my ability to communicate
complex information in a clear and organized manner as I continue to learn more
about technical communication, I’m excited to apply this skills in real world
scenarios. I’m confident that my experience as a student has provided me with a solid
foundation in technical writing, and I’m eager to develop my skills further. By
recognizing the technical writing skills I’ve already develop, I feel more empowered
to tackle more complex writing tasks in the future.
