Exposition – is a writing technique used by a Methods of defining terms
writer when his/her intention is to explain something, to analyze an idea and tto classify a There are two methods of defining terms: thing. simple and extended definition
Education in the Philippines is provided by Simple definition
public and private schools, colleges, - bearing in mind its three parts: species universities, and technical and vocational (term to be defined), genus (the class institutions. Funding for public education where it belongs), and differentia comes from the national government. (characteristic of the term) Commission on higher education(CHED)- - commonly used in technical writing supervises and regulates colleges. whether formally, semi-formally, or non-formally. Technical educational and skills development authority(TESDA) – for technical vocational Expanded definition institutionsregulates and accredits technical and - done by stipulation, operation, vocational education programs. explication, cause and effect, and etc… For the academic year 2017-2018 informal definition - do not follow pattern, the 83% attended public schools only objective is to give meaning to a word that is unfamiliar or explain the special meaning of a 17% attended private schools or were home- familiar word. schooled process description includes sequence, By law, education is compulsory for thirteen instructions, and procedures years (kindergarten and grade 1-12). That are groupinto three level: cellulose- made up fibers Elementary school (kindergarten-grade lignin- the natural glue 6) Junior high school (grades 7 – 10) pulp – the first process to make papers Senior high school (grades 11-12) from trees Kindergarten start at age 5 kraft – know as chemical pulping Institution of higher education may be Technical writing is the process of classified as either public or private interpreting and translating dense and college or university difficult information for easy Education may be subdivided into two comprehension of the potential users of types: state universities and college and such information. local colleges and universities Products of technical writing: every word makes a clear contributuion to that purpose. Business letter. Type of written communication. 3. Use language that is simple, concrete, and familiar. Contract. Is a written argument between two people under mutually agreed terms. 4. at the beginning and end of every section of your report. Check your Monograph. Is a detailed essay or book on according to this principle: “First you very specific topic. tell the reader what you’re going to Printed action memo. Is a ready- format tell him, then you tell him what memorandas that only require a checkmark you’ve told him. “ on appropriate box that contain message. 5. Make your report attractive. Graphic aids. Are drawings, sketches and Purposes of technical writing illustrations that aid the readers in understanding the presented data. 1. It serves as basis for management decision. Instructional manuals. Are written to guide the readers. 2. it furnishes needed information.
Brochures. Are pamphlets or flyers. 3. It gives instruction.
Proposals. Are written suggestion on how 4. It records business transactions
to make the company or organization more through proposals. productive and successful. 5. It procures business proposals. Memoranda. Are inner-office written 6. It serves as basis for public relations. communication, used to disseminate information. 7. It provides reports to stockholders of companies. Five Important Principles in 1.To inform- providing the audience with Good Technical Writing factual information. 1. Always have in mind a specific 2.To instruct- to give information in the reader, real or imaginary, when you form of direction , instructions, procedures are writing a report. Always assume so that readers will be able to do that he is intelligent, but something. uninformed. 3.To persuade - convince audience to draw 2. Before you start to write, always the desired conclusions from the provided decide what the exact purpose of information. your report is, and make sure that every paragraph, every sentence, Properties of technical Writing 5. Arrangement of materials. This pertains to how ideas should be 1. Subject matter. In writing technical organized in chronological, spatial, papers, you must ask the question, spinal or logical order, from general “what will I write about?” to specific to general, and use the subject matter is an essential illustrations to present the element in technical report winning. Some information. examples of this are description of a process, writing about a theory, or Writing can be group in five basic submitting a policy. types 2. Audience. When thinking about the Technical Writing. Conveys specific audience, ask “whom am I writing information about a technical subject to a for? Or who are my intended specific audience for a specific purpose. reader?” this is a properly which Creative writing. Is fiction ----- poetry, pertains short stories, plays, and nnovels ---- and far 3. Expression. This property refers to different from technical writing. two basic modes in which a Expressive writing. Is subjective response technical report has to be liberated to a personal experience ---journals and ---writing it or reading it. Your diaries --- whereas technical writing might expression of the content will be objective obseravtions of a work- related depend on your awareness of your experience or research. audiien’s/reader’s psychology and your style in writing to be able to Expository writing.”exposes” a topic reach your audiien’s/reader’s analytically and objectively, such as news understanding. reports. Like technical writing, the goal of expository writing is to explain or reveal 4. Style. This refers to how the knowledge, but expository writing does not material is written. A technical uses necessarily expect a presonse or reaction clear, specific point of view, from the reader. objective, technical writer uses clear, specific point of view, Persuasive writing. Depends on emotional objective, impartial, and use appeal. Its goal is to change one’s attitudes illustrations tto present the or motivate him/her to actions. information. Communication is business - Effective communication is the key to Communication in organization business Rosalles et al.(2009) – is Comprised of people - Is a two way process that follows the who are committed to a common goal and are common communication process. ready to share information and resources in Locker, 2006 –persuade costumer to buy; and pursuit of a desired goal. bill them for sale. Basic functions: Steimle (2017) – many entrpreneurs become more estranged from their teams, turn off - To inform partners, and lose deals all because they lack - To persuade basic education. - To promote goodwill Custodio et al,2013 – understanding the Formal and informal channels of requirements of good business communication, developing good communication skilss, and communication understanding the channels of communication Formal channel of communication in yur organization will ensure success in your career. - Follows the usual pattern of an organizational chart where the superios Tagpermpoon, 2008 – wirting is the most are classified from the subordinates difficult skill because it covers a great deal of through connecting the lines knowledge as well as principles of organization to produce a good composition. Informal channel of communication - follows an unstructured channel of Pre writing stage communication where lines and -First stage in writing process.Composes or patterns of the organizations are vague. supplies information pertaining to: 4 bodies of law that are relevant to a. Purpose of the paper technical communication b. Choice of topic
1. Copyright law – covers the protection c. Gathering information
of the rights of the author Pre writing techniques: 2. Trademark law- pertains to federal protection (different from registered 1. Keep a writer’s journal by recording trademarks.) personal experiences, perceptions, 3. Contract law – covers written and ideas warranties or their implied warranties 2. Do free writing 4. Liability Law – pertains to 3. Brainstorming by listing ideas as responsibilities or oblihgations of quickly as they occur writers especially claims they made on 4. Cluster by drawing lines and cicle to their paper. show connections between ideas.
Do’s of technical communication 5. Ask questions using the news’
reporter 5 Ws- who? What? Abide by relevant laws. Where? Why? When? And how? Abide by the appropriate corporate 6. Read with focus. or professional code of coduct 7. Listen with focus. Tell the truth 8. Observe by noticing details around Be clear you through the senses. Avoid discriminatory language 9. Imagine. Probe your imagination for ideas, often use a “what if?” Acknowledge assistance from approach others Writing stage Don’ts of technical communication -The writing stage is the part where we begin to False implications- assuming the write our first draft. outcome of a project or making Do’s and don’ts of writing a first draft sweeping generalizations Exaggeration- expressing situations in 1. Don’t overanalyze your writing extreme proportions 2. Do feel free to followe the of ideas Euphemisms- writing about situations 3. Don’t exaggerate details in seemingly god conditions even though they are not. 4. Do work on the details as much as possible to keep the story fresh in your Don’t mislead your readers mind 5. Don’t worry yet about how good your writing is 6. Do have fun!
Re-writing stage
- The stage is also known as the “revision” stage.
We revise to ensure that:
1. The content of the paper is relevant 2. There is organization and coherence in the arrangement of the ideas 3. Grammar and mechanic are clearly observed