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The University of Perpetual Help System DALTA believes and invokes Divine Guidance in the betterment of the quality of life through national
development and transformation, which are predicated upon the quality of education of its people. Towards this end, the institution is committed to the ideals
of teaching, community service, and research, as it nurtures the value of Helpers of God, with Character Building is Nation Building, as its guiding principle.
Vision:
The University of Perpetual Help System DALTA shall emerge as a premiere university in the Philippines. It shall provide a venue for the pursuit of
excellence in academics, technology and research through community partnership.
The university shall take the role of a catalyst for human development. It shall continue to inculcate Christian values catholic in doctrine, as a way of
strengthening the moral fiber of the Filipino a people who are Helpers of God, proud of their race and prepared for exemplary global participation in the
arts, sciences, humanities and business.
It foresees the Filipino people enjoying a quality of life in abundance, living in peace, and building a nation that the next generation will nourish, cherish and
value.
Mission:
The University of Perpetual Help System DALTA is dedicated to the development of the
Filipino as a LEADER. It aims to graduate DYNAMIC STUDENTS who are physically, intellectually, socially and spiritually committed to the achievement of
the highest quality of life.
As a system of service in health and in education, it is dedicated to the FORMATION OF CHRISTIAN SERVICE AND RESEARCH ORIENTED
PROFESSIONALS, LEADERS AND CITIZENS WITH GREAT SOCIAL CONCERN and COMMITMENT TO THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY EDUCATION
AND HEALTH CARE.
It shall produce Perpetualites as HELPERS OF GOD, a vital ingredient to nation building.
Course Code
Date Effective
Date Revised
ABC 227-3:
Technical Writing
June 2015
June 2015
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Core Values:
Love of God;
Love of self, neighbor and family;
Love of country and good governance;
Academic and professional excellence;
Health and ecological consciousness;
Peace and global solidarity;
Filipino Christian leadership;
Celebration of life according to Catholic Doctrine.
PROGRAM EDUCATION OBJECTIVES
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Knowledgeable and skilled to work in print/broadcast media, and in other multimedia concerns
Expertly function as R/TV producers and directors, news editors and public relations officers;
Potential agents of change in improving the quality of life through responsible mass media communication;
Research-oriented and deeply concerned with determining innovations that will uplift the trends in
multimedia;
5. Advocates of media literacy;
6. Dynamic with thorough understanding of the importance of civic relations, responsible leadership, and
continuing educational opportunities; and
7. Demonstrate proficiency in organizational communication for effective human relations.
Course Code
Date Effective
Date Revised
ABC 227-3:
Technical Writing
June 2015
June 2015
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COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE CODE
ABC 227-3
COURSE TITLE
Technical Writing
PRE-REQUISITE
ABC 120-3
UNIT CREDIT
3 units
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course revolves around fundamental principles in scientific and technical writing. It jumpstarts with the nature
characteristics, attributes, and properties of a technical account and zeroes in to the various material that fall under technical
literature. The course prepares the student in writing various technical material such as proposals, reports, thesis, journalistic
outputs, and business letters.
A. Exhibit the knowledge and skills in planning, managing, and evaluating communication programs;
B. Demonstrate skills in designing and producing multimedia (print, broadcast, audiovisual, and
electronic) outputs;
C. Demonstrates skills in designing, managing, and evaluating communication campaigns;
F. Uphold professional ethics and standards to practice social responsibility at all times; and
Course Code
Date Effective
Date Revised
ABC 227-3:
Technical Writing
June 2015
June 2015
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PROGRAM OUTCOMES
G. Demonstrate an understanding of the professional and ethical consideration of communication.
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Course Code
Date Effective
Date Revised
ABC 227-3:
Technical Writing
June 2015
June 2015
Course
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COURSE COVERAGE
COURSE OBJECTIVES
TOPICS
TIME FRAME
NO. OF HOURS
Technical Communication
Introduction to technical
communication
Understanding ethical
and legal
considerations
Overview of the writing
process pre-writing,
drafting, revising and
editing
Writing collaboratively
ABCs of Technical Writing
3 hours
LEARNING ACTIVITIES/
PERFORMANCE TASKS
Lectures/Handouts
Interactive discussion
Board work
3 hours
Lectures/Handouts
Interactive discussion
Board work
Course Code
Date Effective
Date Revised
ABC 227-3:
Technical Writing
June 2015
June 2015
6 hours
Lectures/Handouts
Interactive discussion
Board work
Written Examination
Graded Recitation
Seatwork
Written Examination
Graded Recitation
Seatwork
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
Adapt the principles of
technical writing
Define definition
Discuss different types of
definition
TOPICS
TIME FRAME
NO. OF HOURS
LEARNING ACTIVITIES/
PERFORMANCE TASKS
Writing
Definition
Formal Definition
Informal Definition
3 hours
Lectures/Handouts
Interactive discussion
Board work
Written Examination
Graded Recitation
Seatwork
PRELIM EXAMINATION
Define classification
Classification
3 hours
Lectures/Handouts
Interactive discussion
Board work
Written Examination
Graded Recitation
Seatwork
Oral reporting
Identify types of description
Discuss the techniques used
for description
Distinguish description of a
process from description of
mechanism
Description
Description of
Mechanism
Description of a
process
3 hours
Lectures/Handouts
Interactive discussion
Board work
Written Examination
Graded Recitation
Seatwork
Oral reporting
Course Code
Date Effective
Date Revised
ABC 227-3:
Technical Writing
June 2015
June 2015
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
TOPICS
Define partition
TIME FRAME
NO. OF HOURS
Partition
3 hours
LEARNING ACTIVITIES/
PERFORMANCE TASKS
Lectures/Handouts
Interactive discussion
Board work
Written Examination
Graded Recitation
Seatwork
Oral reporting
Define plain language
Discuss the principles of plain
language
Apply plain language
Plain language
What
is
plain
language?
What is not plain
language?
Why
use
plain
language?
How
to
develop
documentation in plain
English
Principles
of
plain
language:
readability,
organizing information,
designing an effective
document
Audience question
What is an audience?
Types of audiences
Course Code
Date Effective
Date Revised
ABC 227-3:
Technical Writing
June 2015
June 2015
6 hours
Lectures/Handouts
Interactive discussion
Board work
Written Examination
Graded Recitation
Seatwork
Oral reporting
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
6 hours
Lectures/Handouts
Written Examination
Graded Recitation
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
TOPICS
Write a draft
TIME FRAME
NO. OF HOURS
LEARNING ACTIVITIES/
PERFORMANCE TASKS
Interactive discussion
Seatwork
Board work
3 hours
Lectures/Handouts
Interactive discussion
Board work
Writing:
Effective letters
Memos
Proposals
6 hours
Lectures/Handouts
Interactive discussion
Board work
Written Examination
Graded Recitation
Seatwork
Written Examination
Graded Recitation
Seatwork
Letters, memos or proposals
Course Code
Date Effective
Date Revised
ABC 227-3:
Technical Writing
June 2015
June 2015
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
TIME FRAME
NO. OF HOURS
TOPICS
LEARNING ACTIVITIES/
PERFORMANCE TASKS
proposals
Date Effective
Date Revised
ABC 227-3:
Technical Writing
June 2015
June 2015
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Base 40 Grade Computation = Class Standing 70% (Raw Score/Total Score x .70) + Major Examinations 30%
Class Standing
Quizzes 50%
Recitation 25%
Research/Attendance/Seatwork/Assign/Oral Reporting 25%
70%
Major Examinations
30%
100%
FINAL AVERAGE
Course Code
Date Effective
Date Revised
ABC 227-3:
Technical Writing
June 2015
June 2015
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