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Course
Pro-forma
University Course
Code
GTEE1113
Title
Technical Writing
Pre-requisite
MUET Band 4
Student Learning Time (SLT)
120 hours
Credit
3
Learning Outcomes
1.
Determine audiences and purposes for written documents
2.
Formulate appropriate messages for brief correspondence
3.
Write informative reports
4.
Produce a problem-solution report
Synopsis
This course will introduce students to the importance of good
technical writing skills. Using materials related to their field,
students will be taught in stages to write a variety of technical
documents. Technical writing mechanisms will also be taught.
Assessment
100 % Continuous Assessments
References
1.
Smith-Worthington, D. & Jefferson, S. (2011). 3rd Edition
Technical Writing for Success. USA: South Western Cengage
Learning.
2.
Sargunan, R.A. et al. (2010) Report Writing for Business and
Professional Purposes: An Introduction. 2nd Edition.
3.
Hornby, A.S.(ed) (2005). Oxford Advanced Learners
Dictionary of Current English. Oxford, UK: Oxford University
Press.
4.
www.dictionary.cambridge.org
5.
www.apastyle.org/
Soft Skills
Communication Skills (CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4)
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills (CT1, CT2)
Team Work Skills (TS1, TS2)
Long Life Learning and Information Management (LL1)