Course Title Technical Documentation Course Type FC

Course Code B22EN0308 Credits 1 Class III semester

Contact Work
TLP Credits Assessment in
Hours Load
14Hrs / Semester Weightage
Course Theory 1 1 1

Structure Practice - - -

Tutorial - - - Theory Practical CIE SEE

Total 1 1 1 14 0 25 25

COURSE OVERVIEW:
Technical writing is all about strategically placing facts and figures in a sensible and user-understandable way. A
structured approach encourages creating a better output, all the while considering available resources and
objectives. This course focusses on various factors to improve the skills of Technical documentation.

COURSE OBJECTIVE (S):

The objectives of this course are:
1. Acquire language skills
2. Develop linguistic and communicative competencies
3. Study academic subjects more effectively using the theoretical and practical components of English syllabus,
and hence will develop study skills and communication skills in formal and informal situations.

COURSE OUTCOMES (COs)

After the completion of the course, the student will be able to:

CO# Course Outcomes POs PSOs

Produce effective engineering documents that enable readers to access relevant 6,8,9,10,12
CO1 1
information.
Learn to avoid communication problems that distract the readers, causing 6,8,9,10,12
CO2 1
confusions, distrust, or misunderstanding.
CO3 Practice various verbal reasoning and grammar practice. 6,8,9,10,12 1

CO4 Search engineering information, both in traditional ways and online. 6,8,9,10,12 1

CO5 Write research/design reports with special emphasis on content and style. 6,8,9,10,12 1

CO6 Improve the art of presentations in team 6,8,9,10,12 1

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BLOOM’S LEVEL OF THE COURSE OUTCOMES

Bloom’s Level
Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create
CO#
(L1) (L2) (L3) (L4) (L5) (L6)
CO1 

CO2   

CO3 

CO4 

CO5  

CO6  

COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX

PO1

PO2

PO10

PO11

PO12

PSO1

PSO2

PSO3
CO#/
PO3

PO4

PO5

PO6

PO7

PO8

PO9
POs

CO1 1 1 2 2 2 1

CO2 1 1 2 2 2 1

CO3 1 1 2 2 2 1

CO4 1 1 2 2 2 1

CO5 1 1 2 2 2 1

CO6 1 1 2 2 2 1
Note:1-Low,2-Medium,3-High

COURSE CONTENT

THEORY
Contents
UNIT – 1
Information Design and Development- Different kinds of technical documents, Information development life cycle, factors
affecting information and document design, Technical Writing, Grammar and Editing- Technical writing process, forms of
discourse, Writing drafts and revising, Collaborative writing, creating indexes, technical writing style and language. Basics of
grammar, study of advanced grammar, editing strategies to achieve appropriate technical style.
UNIT-2

Advanced Technical Communication :Introduction to advanced technical communication, Usability, Managing technical
communication projects, time estimation, Single sourcing, Localization, Writing reports, project proposals, brochures,
newsletters, technical articles, manuals, official notes, business letters, memos, progress reports, minutes of meetings, event
report.
TEXTBOOKS:

1. David F. Beer and David McMurrey, Guide to writing as an Engineer, John Willey. New York,
2004
2. Diane Hacker, Pocket Style Manual, Bedford Publication, New York, 2003. (ISBN 0312406843)
3. Shiv Khera, You Can Win, Macmillan Books, New York, 2003.

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 4. Raman Sharma, Technical Communications, Oxford Publication, London, 2004.
5. Dale Jungk, Applied Writing for Technicians, McGraw Hill, New York, 2004. (ISBN: 07828357-4)
6. Sharma, R. and Mohan, K. Business Correspondence and Report Writing, TMH
New Delhi 2002. 7.Xebec, Presentation Book, TMH New Delhi, 2000. (ISBN
0402213).
Evaluation pattern:
Since Technical documentation is 1 credit course and asper the regulations 23-24, IA1 and IA2 will not
be conducted however internal assessment marks of 25 will be awarded based on two
assignments/quizzes/presentation.

 Semester End Exam is for 25 Marks and evaluation is based on the Technical report prepared
by the students and viva-voce. This exam will be conducted during semester end practical
examination slot.