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COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

ARTS AND LANGUAGES

College: COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Course Credit: 3 Units

Program / Major: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture: 3 Laboratory:
Course Number: TECH ENGL Semester: SECOND
Course Title: TECHNICAL WRITING FOR ENGINEERS Prerequisite: None

UNIVERSITY VISION, MISSION, GOALS, QUALITY POLICY, CORE VALUES

UNIVERSITY VISION A leading university in education, innovation, and sustainable development

UNIVERSITY MISSION
DEVELOPMENTAL GOALS
We engage. We innovate. We empower.
We transform education by adhering to global standards and fostering research and innovation for sustainable development.
Research & Development cum Administrative Efficiency
Globally Competitive Graduates
Community Engagement

Technology Commercialization Internationalization

“The Nueva Vizcaya State University, a leading university in education, innovation, and sustainable development, is committed to create a harmonious and
QUALITY POLICY
improved standard of living through equitable access to quality education, research, extension, and training”.
To achieve this, we shall:
• Commit to improve continually the quality management system;
• Uphold the institution’s core values through adherence to applicable standards;
• Promote innovations and transfer of technologies;
• Initiate and nurture relevant expertise to improve delivery of services;
• Deliver responsive instructional learning; and

“We commit, uphold, promote, initiate, and deliver to create change.”

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CORE VALUES

BOUNDLESSNESS - Fostering a boundless mindset, we empower global citizens for
success in an interconnected world
EXCELLENCE - Prioritizing excellence, upholding high standards, fostering
continuous improvement, and delivering quality education, innovation &
development
SERVICE - Focusing on meeting the needs of students, faculty, staff, and community
with dedication to exceptional service grounded in integrity and professionalism
TEAMWORK - Practicing collaboration, teamwork, and cooperation for better
outcomes and a culture of shared success through diverse perspectives
ADAPTABILITY - Embracing adaptability and agility to navigate change,
innovate, and seize growth opportunities
CREATIVITY - Fostering a culture of creativity and encouraging exploration of
new ideas and solutions for positive change
TRANSPARENCY - Upholding transparency, honesty, and ethical practices for
accountability and trust in all external and internal interactions
SUSTAINABILITY - Promoting responsible environmental practices and social
responsibility for the well-being of communities and the world

INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES

Globally Competitive Professional
Socially Responsive and Culturally Sensitive Citizen
- The NVSU graduate is able to transcend mediocrity, exhibits innovativeness and creativity in various contexts and
achieve genuine excellence by intellectually and ethically scrutinizing decisions to address complex situations and
problems in their personal and professional lives.
- The NVSU graduate is able to actively collaborate in the global arena through cross-cultural interactions, demonstrates
concern and compassion for the plight of the vulnerable and marginalized sectors of society by participating meaningfully
in the process of social transformation, continuously works in solidarity with people and institutions, all for the glory of
God and country.
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Information and Technology Proficient Researcher - The NVSU graduate is able to adeptly use technology in analyzing, synthesizing, and applying information practically
and ethically within personal, professional and academic contexts.
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Morally Upright and God-loving Person - The NVSU graduate is able to practice honesty, fairness, truth, and integrity at all times and creates an environment
where the experience of God is lived and shared.

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I. COURSE TITLE: TECHNICAL WRITING FOR ENGINEERS
II. COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course revolves around fundamental principles in technical writing in the context of engineering. It jumpstarts with the nature, characteristics, attributes,
parts and properties of a technical account employing new media and appropriate technology. The course prepares the engineering students in writing
various technical materials such as business letters, proposals, field reports, and other technical literature in the field of engineering.

III. GENERAL EDUCATION LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the time of graduation, the students of the program shall have the ability to:
PO1: Articulate appreciation toward technical writing;
PO2: Demonstrate mastery of subject matter/discipline;
PO3: Facilitate learning using a wide range of learning experiences and various knowledge and skills delivery and acquisition modes;
PO4: Develop effective technical writing skills and attitudes;
PO5: Apply technical writing skills in job search, business communication, and technical report writing;
PO6: Explore and demonstrate a variety of techniques in expository writing;
PO7: Practice professional and ethical technical writing standards sensitive to the local, national, and global realities in and across fields;
PO8: Pursue lifelong learning for personal and professional growth through varied practical writing opportunities; and
PO9: Select and employ appropriate and useful media and technology in navigating the global village through effective communication and technical writing.

IV. COURSE OUTCOMES: At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
CO1: Properly use and apply the ABCs of technical writing
CO2: Practice the ethical standards in their technical writing activities;
CO3: Write effective and efficient business letters and technical reports and literatures
CO4: Produce various technical reports employing the different expository techniques
CO5: Utilize the appropriate communication media and technology towards successful technical writing.

V. ALIGNMENT OF COURSE OUTCOMES (CO) and PROGRAM OUTCOMES (PO)

Course Outcomes (CO) Program Outcomes (PO)
CO1: Properly use and apply the ABCs of technical writing PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4
CO2: Apply and uphold the ethical standards in Technical Writing PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5, PO7
CO3: Write effective and efficient business letters and technical reports and literatures PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO6
CO4: Produce various technical reports employing the different expository techniques PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO8, PO9
CO5: Utilize the appropriate communication media and technology towards successful technical writing PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO9

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VI. LEARNING PLAN
COURSE INTENDED LEARNING
OUTCOME/S OUTCOMES
CO1 At the end of the lesson, the
students should be able to
display extensive knowhow
about the nature of Technical
Writing through graded
recitation, accomplished
teacher-made activity sheets,
and complied tasks
CO2 At the end of the lesson, the
students should be able to
exhibit extensive awareness
and understanding about the
laws and ethical considerations
relate to Technical Writing
through a comprehensive essay
and situation analysis
CO3 At the end of the lesson, the
students should be able to
display enhanced skill and
ability to effectively and
efficiently write business letters
and technical reports through
practical writing activity
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TIME FRAME
SUBJECT MATTER TEACHING-LEARNING ACTIVITIES ASSESSMENT TASKS
(Weeks)
NATURE OF TECHNICAL 1. Guided lecture using teacher-prepared slides
WRITING presentation with whole-class discussion and recitation Formative drills and Week
A. Jargons and where the students will answer teacher-made activity exercises for the students 1-3
Technical sheets, respond correctly to graded recitation, and to perform, accomplish,
Terminology perform/comply the set tasks (LPO) comply (LPO)
B. Abbreviations, Capitalization
Punctuation Marks,
C. Words, Sentences, and 2. Instructional Material (Handout) reading by the
Paragraphs students followed by answering/complying the Pen and Paper
D. Definition and Meaning of tasks/activities set in each handout (LPO) Quizzes
Technical Writing
E. How Technical Writing
Differs from Other Forms
of Writing
LAWS, ETHICS, AND 1. Guided lecture using teacher-prepared slides Formative drills and
STANDARDS presentation with whole-class discussion and recitation exercises for the students Week
OF TECHNICAL WRITING where the students will answer a rubric-based essay to perform, accomplish, 4-5
and a situation analysis activity (LPO) comply (LPO)
A. Relevant Laws Related to
Technical Writing 2. Instructional Material (Handout) reading by the
B. Ethical Considerations in students followed by answering/complying the Pen and Paper
Technical Writing tasks/activities set in each handout (LPO) Quizzes
BUSINESS 1. Guided lecture using teacher-prepared slides Pen and Paper
COMMUNICATION presentation with whole-class discussion and recitation Quizzes
AND TECHNICAL WRITING (LPO)
Rubric-Based Writing
A. Basic and 2. Giving of formative drills and exercises for the Activity Week
Optional Parts of students to perform, accomplish, comply employing 6-8
Business Letters and draft-edit-finalize (LPO)
Technical Reports Portfolio Making
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COURSE INTENDED LEARNING TIME FRAME

SUBJECT MATTER TEACHING-LEARNING ACTIVITIES ASSESSMENT TASKS
OUTCOME/S OUTCOMES (Weeks)
1. Business Letters 3. Instructional Material (Handout) reading by the
(e.g. Cover Letter for students followed by answering/complying the
Job Application tasks/activities set in each handout (LPO)
2. Internal and External
Communication Letters 4. Guided writing of at least one (1) external and one
3. Proposals (1) internal communication letter, and one (1) technical
4. Field Reports report/literature being use in the field of engineering
B.Classification of employing draft-edit-finalize strategy (LPO)
Technical
Reports/Materials
(e.g. Manual, User
Guide)
C. Fundamentals of Effective
and Efficient Business
and Technical Writing

MIDTERM EXAMINATION Week 9

CO4 At the end of the lesson, the EXPOSITORY (WRITING) Guided writing of at least one (1) in each of the four (4) Quizzes
students should be able to TECHNIQUES expository techniques through draft-edit-finalize (LPO)
demonstrate increased Written Outputs Week
capability to employ the most A. Classification 10-13
appropriate expository B. Definition Portfolio
techniques across types of C. Description of a Process
technical reports through D. Description of Mechanism
practical writing activity
employing draft-edit-finalize
strategy
CO5 At the end of the lesson, the USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA 1. Guided lecture using teacher-prepared slides Giving of formative drills
students should be able to AND ELECTRONIC presentation with whole-class discussion and recitation and exercises for the Week
manifest improved knowledge COMMUNICATION IN THE (LPO) 14-17

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COURSE INTENDED LEARNING TIME FRAME

OUTCOME/S OUTCOMES
and potentials in utilizing 21st
Century technology in
associating with the global
village in the field of engineering
through the production of any
two (2) of the following:
1. Users’ Guide/Manual
2. Mechanism
3. Other technical write-
ups
SUBJECT MATTER TEACHING-LEARNING ACTIVITIES ASSESSMENT TASKS
(Weeks)
21ST CENTURY IN 3. Instructional Material (Handout) reading by the students to perform,
PRESENTING LINEAR AND students followed by answering/complying the accomplish, comply (LPO)
NON-LINEAR INFORMATION tasks/activities set in each handout (LPO)
Quizzes
A. Difference between Linear 4. Guided writing/production employing any of the
and Non-Linear Presentation products of technological advancement in the field of Practicum
A. Embracing New Means of engineering (LPO) (Rubric-Based)
Communication and Technical
Report Writing
B. Social Media and Technical
Documentation
C. The Best and Worst of Both
Social Media and Electronic
Communication in the Field of
Engineering

FINAL EXAMINATION Week 18

Legend for CO
L - Learned outcomes (knowledge, skills, values) / outcomes achieved in the subject
P - Practiced the learned outcomes (knowledge, skills, values)
O - Opportunity to learn and practice (opportunity to learn and practice knowledge, skills, values but not taught formally)

VII. VALUES INTEGRATION

1. Kahusayan - entails a commitment to scholarly rigor, intellectual depth, and the consistent pursuit of knowledge and expertise.
2. Kababaang-loob - reflects a receptive and open-minded approach, valuing diverse perspectives and recognizing the collaborative nature of learning and scholarship.
3. Kasipagan - involves consistent effort, dedication to study, and a proactive approach to learning, research, and personal growth
4. Kalinisan - involves upholding academic honesty, respecting intellectual property rights, and demonstrating a strong moral compass in research, collaboration, and
interactions with others.

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VIII. GRADING SYSTEM

Weight Percentage
Requirements (%) Grade Equivalent Descriptive Equivalent
System
Midterm 40 97-100 1.00 Outstanding
Midterm Examination 40 94-96 1.25 Outstanding
Class Standing 60 91-93 1.50 Very Satisfactory
88-90 1.75 Very Satisfactory
85-87 2.00 Very Satisfactory
82-84 2.25 Satisfactory
79-81 2.50 Satisfactory
76-78 2.75 Satisfactory
Final Term 60 75 3.00 Fair
Final Examination 40 71-74 4.00 Conditional
Class Standing 60 Below 55 5.00 Failed
INC Incomplete
DRP Officially Dropped without Credit
UD Unofficially Dropped with a grade
of 5.00

Final Grade = MTG (40%) + FTG (60%) = 100%

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IX. CLASSROOM POLICIES

A. Attendance and Punctuality

1. Any student who will be absent from this class shall secure an admission slip from the College Guidance Coordinator. Admission slips shall be presented to the instructor
before he/she can be readmitted. Attach a medical certificate to the admission slip in case of absence due to illness.
2. A student may still comply with missed examinations, quizzes, and class activities provided that the absence is excused for some reasons such as being sent to official
business by the University, such as conferences, athletic meets, and approved class field trips.
3. A student whose absences exceed 20% of the required number of hours of recitation, lecture, laboratory, or any scheduled work in this subject course for the semester
shall be automatically dropped from the class roll. If 60% or more of the absences are unexcused, the student shall be failed with a corresponding grade of “5.00”.
4. Students must enter this class not later than 15 minutes of the scheduled class period. Entering the class after 15 minutes will be considered absent.
B. Quizzes and Examinations
1. There shall be two long examinations given during this semester, this includes the midterm and final examinations. A student shall take these examinations strictly
following the exam schedule given by the Registrar. In case a student misses taking the exam, he/she should secure an excuse slip and discuss the rescheduling of
taking the exam.
2. Quizzes may be announced or unannounced. The provisions for complying with missed quizzes and activities shall take effect as stipulated in the Student Handbook.
C. Uniform and Dress Code
1. Rules for wearing uniforms are implemented as stated in the Student Handbook.
D. Other Policies
1. For consultations, the student may visit the teacher/instructor/professor during his/her consultation hours only as stated in his/her class schedule. As much, avoid
making transactions during his/her break time and during lunchtime. Please practice courtesy in approaching faculty and staff.
2. Always observe cleanliness and orderliness of the classroom before and after the class period. Practice CLAYGO (Clean as you go).

* These general policies were lifted from the Revised 2020 NVSU Student Handbook

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X. REFERENCES

A. BOOKS/PRINTED RESOURCES
Library References

Reep, D. (2003). Technical writing: principles, strategies, and readings (5th ed.). Pearson Education, Inc. USA

Teacher/s’ References

Binay-an, M. (2023). Technical Writing. A Course Module

B. E-RESOURCES

Eads, A. (2023). Indeed Editorial Team. What is technical writing? Definition, examples, and steps. Retrieved on December 13, 2023 from https://www.indeed.com.

XI. TEACHER’S INFORMATION

Instructor/Professor MERLIE M. BINAY-AN
Office CAS Faculty Room; Room A105
Consultation Hours Daily 4:00-5:00
Corporate E-mail Address mermbinayan@nvsu.edu.ph

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XII. DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY

Revision
Date of Revision Details of Revision Date of Implementation Author
No.
01 09/29/2022 Inclusion of Institutional Learning Outcomes in one of the items 09/29/2022 Jonathan P. Pasion
02

XIII. PREPARATION, REVIEW, AND APPROVAL

Signature Date Signed
Prepared by: MERLIE M. BINAY-AN
Faculty

Reviewed by: FERMILA D. CAUILAN

Chair, Department of Arts and Languages

LORI SHAYNE A. BUSA

Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

Recommending Approval: ARVIN P. VALLESTEROS

Campus Administrator - Bayombong

Approved by: ELMA P. APOSTOL

Vice President for Academic Affairs

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