Course

Unit 1

Error Analysis

Mechanics of Writing: Grammar rules -articles, tenses, auxiliary verbs (primary & modal) prepositions, subject-verb agreement, pronoun-antecedent agreement, discourse markers and sentence linkers, impersonal passive, modifiers, phrasal verbs

General Reading and Listening comprehension – rearrangement & organization of sentences

Unit 2

Different kinds of written documents: Definitions- Descriptions- Instructions-Recommendations- User manuals – Reports – Proposals

Formal Correspondence: Writing Formal Letters/Emails

Punctuation

Scientific Reading & Listening Comprehension

Unit 3

Technical paper writing: Documentation style – Document editing – Proof reading – Organizing and Formatting

Tone and style

Graphical representation

Reading and listening comprehension of technical documents

Mini Technical project / Term paper (10 -12 pages)

Technical presentations

Course Objective:

Learn the fundamentals of mechanics of writing

Acquire the ability to draft formal correspondence and various technical documents

Develop abilities in critical thinking and analysis

Acquire skills of scanning for specific information, comprehension, and organization of ideas

Enhance competency in technical presentation skills

Course Outcomes

CO1: Apply the mechanics of writing in formal correspondence

CO2: Write technical documents with appropriate form and content

CO3: Organize technical information or ideas in a logical and coherent manner

CO4: Compose grammatically and stylistically accurate project reports/ term papers

CO5: Make effective technical presentations

CO-PO Mapping

Evaluation Pattern

*CA Theory/Lab – Quizzes, Assignments, User Manual, Abstract, Project Report, Presentation, etc.

1. Hirsh, Herbert. L Essential Communication Strategies for Scientists, Engineers and Technology

Professionals. II Edition. New York: IEEE press, 2002

2. Anderson, Paul. V. Technical Communication: A Reader-Centred Approach. V Edition. Harcourt Brace

College Publication, 2003

3. Strunk, William Jr. and White. EB. The Elements of Style New York. Alliyan & Bacon, 1999.
4. Riordan, G. Daniel and Pauley E. Steven. Technical Report Writing Today VIII Edition (Indian Adaptation). New Delhi: Biztantra, 2004.
5. Michael Swan. Practical English Usage Oxford University Press, 2000