Philosophy: The University of Perpetual Help System DALTA believes and invokes Divine Guidance in the betterment of the

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.

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Technical Writing Chairperson, Communication Dept. Dean, College of Arts and Sciences School Director
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 MISSION KEY WORDS

A B C D E F
1. Knowledgeable and skilled to work in print/broadcast media, and in other multimedia concerns      
2. Expertly function as R/TV producers and directors, news editors and public relations officers;      
3. Potential agents of change in improving the quality of life through responsible mass media communication;      
4. 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.      

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Technical Writing Chairperson, Communication Dept. Dean, College of Arts and Sciences School Director
 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.

Program Outcomes and their Relation to Program Educational Objectives

PROGRAM OUTCOMES Program Educational Objectives

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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;       
D. Design media-based learning systems;       
E. Conduct communication media research;       
F. Uphold professional ethics and standards to practice social responsibility at all times; and       

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Technical Writing Chairperson, Communication Dept. Dean, College of Arts and Sciences School Director
 PROGRAM OUTCOMES Program Educational Objectives
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
G. Demonstrate an understanding of the professional and ethical consideration of communication.       

Course Objectives and their Relation to Program Outcomes

Course Objectives Program Outcomes

At the end of the course, the students should be able to: A B C D E F G
1. Acquire skills in writing technical reports, business letters and technical proposals.     
2. Identify and distinguish the functions of various samples of technical products.   
3. Know the important concepts, elements and principles of technical writing.  

Learning Outcomes and their Relation to Course Objectives/Program Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes Course Program Outcomes

At the end of the course, the students should be able to: Objectives
1 2 3 A B C D E F G
1. Produce various technical materials / / / / / / / / / /
2. Differentiate scientific and technical writing from an ordinary literature / / / / / / / / / /
3. Familiarize the student with the ABCs of scientific and technical writing / / / / / / / / / /

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Technical Writing Chairperson, Communication Dept. Dean, College of Arts and Sciences School Director
COURSE COVERAGE

ASSESSMENT TOOLS &

TIME FRAME LEARNING ACTIVITIES/
COURSE OBJECTIVES TOPICS STRATEGIES/ RESULTS &
NO. OF HOURS PERFORMANCE TASKS
EVIDENCES
Discuss the ethical and legal Technical Communication 3 hours Lectures/Handouts Written Examination
considerations  Introduction to technical
communication Graded Recitation
Interactive discussion
Detect the writing process  Understanding ethical
and legal Seatwork
considerations Board work
 Overview of the writing
process – pre-writing,
drafting, revising and
editing
 Writing collaboratively
Discuss and exercise the ABC ABC’s of Technical Writing 3 hours Lectures/Handouts Written Examination
of technical writing
Graded Recitation
Interactive discussion
Seatwork
Board work

Understand the content of Nature of Technical Writing 6 hours Lectures/Handouts Written Examination
technical writing  Content of Technical
Writing Graded Recitation
Interactive discussion
Discuss the properties of  Properties of Technical
technical writing Writing Seatwork
 Principles of Technical Board work

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Technical Writing Chairperson, Communication Dept. Dean, College of Arts and Sciences School Director
 ASSESSMENT TOOLS &
TIME FRAME LEARNING ACTIVITIES/
COURSE OBJECTIVES TOPICS STRATEGIES/ RESULTS &
NO. OF HOURS PERFORMANCE TASKS
EVIDENCES
Adapt the principles of Writing
technical writing
Define definition Definition 3 hours Lectures/Handouts Written Examination
 Formal Definition
Discuss different types of  Informal Definition Graded Recitation
Interactive discussion
definition
Seatwork
Differentiate formal and Board work
informal definition

PRELIM EXAMINATION
Define classification Classification 3 hours Lectures/Handouts Written Examination

Name the different ways to Graded Recitation

Interactive discussion
classify
Seatwork
Explain how to classify Board work

Oral reporting
Identify types of description Description 3 hours Lectures/Handouts Written Examination
 Description of
Discuss the techniques used Mechanism Graded Recitation
Interactive discussion
for description  Description of a
process Seatwork
Distinguish description of a Board work
process from description of
mechanism Oral reporting
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Technical Writing Chairperson, Communication Dept. Dean, College of Arts and Sciences School Director
 ASSESSMENT TOOLS &
TIME FRAME LEARNING ACTIVITIES/
COURSE OBJECTIVES TOPICS STRATEGIES/ RESULTS &
NO. OF HOURS PERFORMANCE TASKS
EVIDENCES

Define partition Partition 3 hours Lectures/Handouts Written Examination

Discuss the techniques used Graded Recitation

Interactive discussion
for partition
Seatwork
Write and produce partition Board work

Oral reporting
Define plain language Plain language 6 hours Lectures/Handouts Written Examination
 What is plain
Discuss the principles of plain language? Graded Recitation
Interactive discussion
language  What is not plain
language? Seatwork
Apply plain language  Why use plain Board work
language?
 How to develop Oral reporting
documentation in plain
English
 Principles of plain
language: readability,
organizing information,
designing an effective
document
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Define audience question Audience question 6 hours Lectures/Handouts Written Examination
 What is an audience?
Identify types of audience  Types of audiences Graded Recitation
Interactive discussion
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ABC 227-3: June 2015 June 2015 Ms. Anadelfa Bernardo Dr. Lara A, Maguad Dr. Reno R. Rayel
Technical Writing Chairperson, Communication Dept. Dean, College of Arts and Sciences School Director
 ASSESSMENT TOOLS &
TIME FRAME LEARNING ACTIVITIES/
COURSE OBJECTIVES TOPICS STRATEGIES/ RESULTS &
NO. OF HOURS PERFORMANCE TASKS
EVIDENCES
 Captive vs. non-captive
Differentiate captive from non- audiences Board work Seatwork
captive audience  Experts, technicians,
executives, and non-
specialist audiences
 Primary, secondary and
tertiary audiences
 Real or intended
audience
 Write your audience:
meeting audience’s
needs; audience
analysis; creating an
audience profile
Write a draft Technical writing process 3 hours Lectures/Handouts Written Examination
 Preparing to write
 Organizing information Graded Recitation
Interactive discussion
 Writing the draft
 Revising Seatwork
Board work
Determine the purpose and Writing: 6 hours Lectures/Handouts Written Examination
audience of a letter  Effective letters
 Memos Graded Recitation
Interactive discussion
Describe the format  Proposals
Seatwork
Apply appropriate style Board work
Letters, memos or proposals
Identify the types of memos Sample letters, memos and

Course Code Date Effective Date Revised Revised By: Recommending Approval: Approved By:

ABC 227-3: June 2015 June 2015 Ms. Anadelfa Bernardo Dr. Lara A, Maguad Dr. Reno R. Rayel
Technical Writing Chairperson, Communication Dept. Dean, College of Arts and Sciences School Director
 ASSESSMENT TOOLS &
TIME FRAME LEARNING ACTIVITIES/
COURSE OBJECTIVES TOPICS STRATEGIES/ RESULTS &
NO. OF HOURS PERFORMANCE TASKS
EVIDENCES
Write an effective memos and proposals
proposals

Identify the format of formal

and informal proposals
FINAL EXAMINATION: SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL

REFERENCES:

Alred, G. (2012). Handbook of technical writing. New York: St. Martin’s Press.
De Belen, R. (2015). Elements of business writing and technical writing. Quezon City: Wiserman’s Books.
Schwarzman, S. (2011). Technical writing management. USA: [S.I.].
Smith-Worthington, D. (2013). Technical writing for success. 3rd ed. Andover: Cengage Learning.

Attested By:

Ms. Edrose o. Flores

Chief Librarian

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Students shall be required of the following in order to pass the course:

1. At least 44 hours/15 weeks (out of 54 hours/18 weeks) class attendance in one semester.
2. 1st Warning – 4 absences; 2nd Warning – 8 absences; Dropped – 10 absences
3. Class participation in all class activities
4. Participation in all oral reporting
5. Written and oral examinations
6. Submission of all the requirements/projects in due time

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Technical Writing Chairperson, Communication Dept. Dean, College of Arts and Sciences School Director
 7. Participation in required Related School Activities (RSA)

GRADING SYSTEMS:

GRADE PER PERIOD:

Base 40 Grade Computation = Class Standing – 70% (Raw Score/Total Score x .70) + Major Examinations – 30%

Class Standing 70%

 Quizzes – 50%
 Recitation – 25%
 Research/Attendance/Seatwork/Assign/Oral Reporting – 25%

Major Examinations 30%

100%

FINAL AVERAGE : PRELIM GRADE + MIDTERM GRADE + FINAL GRADE

3

Course Code Date Effective Date Revised Revised By: Recommending Approval: Approved By:

ABC 227-3: June 2015 June 2015 Ms. Anadelfa Bernardo Dr. Lara A, Maguad Dr. Reno R. Rayel
Technical Writing Chairperson, Communication Dept. Dean, College of Arts and Sciences School Director