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The document provides an overview of the key characteristics and properties of effective technical writing. It discusses clarity, comprehensiveness, conciseness, and correctness as the "four C's" of technical writing. It also outlines various "properties" such as accuracy, brevity, coherence, confidence, and more. The document includes a guided practice activity asking students to choose a topic and write an informative essay applying the principles of technical writing.

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The document provides an overview of the key characteristics and properties of effective technical writing. It discusses clarity, comprehensiveness, conciseness, and correctness as the "four C's" of technical writing. It also outlines various "properties" such as accuracy, brevity, coherence, confidence, and more. The document includes a guided practice activity asking students to choose a topic and write an informative essay applying the principles of technical writing.

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TECHNICAL REPORT WRITING 2 CRI018

Cagayan de Oro College-Phinma


CAS DEPARTMENT
Prepared by: Ms. Bonita Mae P. Calixtro
Instructor

Name: JUNGIE S. BAÑARIA


Section: C1-TRW-01

Lesson Title:
Lesson Objectives:
1. Understand the Characteristics and Properties of Technical Writing.
2. Apply the Characteristics and Properties of Technical Writing in an Essay.

Characteristics of Effective Technical Writing


The Four C’s:
Clarity- it easily understood by your intended audience
Comprehensiveness- all of the necessary information is present
Conciseness- it is clear without excess verbiage
Correctness- it is grammatical and follows conventions

Properties of Technical Writing (ABC’s of Report Writing)


Accuracy- Checking the whole statement and how they are put together.
Brevity- Making the respect short, readable and easy to comprehend for the busy people.
Coherence- Arranging of materials together. All sentences and groups of paragraph must hold
together through the use of transitional devices.
Confidence- The write must be sure on what he is writing through using exact words. “Perhaps
and Maybe’s must be avoided.
Dignity- Formality in respect to the used of words. Grammar must check and use
straightforward expressions.
Emphasis- This is making an idea stand out among the rest in the texts. This can be achieved
through the use of illustrations and transitional devices to lead the readers to the important
details.
Facility- Making the report easy to read. Used short familiar words and sentences.
Grammatical Correctness- Use correct grammar by following basic grammar rules. Checking
sentences for its logical and clearness. Statements must have a “Sense”
Honesty- It acknowledging the use of the other written works/ideas.
Illustration- The use of Graphs, visual, charts, diagrams, and photos. These are used to clarify
or to support the text.
Judgment- Judicious weighing of evidences used in the report.
1. Most ample
2. Most pertinent
3. Most simple in explaining the facts
4. Most in harmony with the rest of the evidences.
Knowledge- Collecting and interpretation date which also involved formulation conclusion.
Logic- It is thinking straight. A process of putting things in their proper places.
1. Statements must not contradict each other,
2. Consistency of using words
3. Statements must move in one direction
4. Statements must make sense
5. Judgments must not be based on a few data
6. Cause and effect must clearly use
7. Conclusion must not be inferred
8. Authority must not be used if it is biased.
Mechanical Neatness- Putting the report in perfect shape. Neatly type and well margined.
Proper use of headings and sub-headings must be observed.
Objectivity- A writer’s assuming a detached, impartial point of view. This is writing for
uninterested readers. Avoid using “I” “Me” and “My”
Qualification- This refers to the background of the writer. Readers have to consider the
background of the writer for them to decide whether the report is valid or not.
Straight Sentences- This refers to use of sentences in the report. Sentences in the report.
Sentences must contain the right idea what the writer wants to say. Transitional devices are
helpful for the readers to follow the thought.
Thoroughness- Making the report complete as what you want it from the beginning until you
finish the report.
1. Making checklist
2. Marking off the each requirements as the report progresses
3. Checking the checklist for revision
Unity- This refers to the oneness of the details and facts in the report. They must have a clear
relevance to the point under discussion.
Veracity- This refers to reporting the facts only. No shifting the issues.
Viewpoint- This refers to certain voice talking in the report. The viewpoint must be consistent
throughout the report.
Word Choice- This refers to the proper use of the words and expressions that the readers
understand. Avoid vague jargons/words and expressions.
You-point- Writing through understanding the readers’ comprehension level, experience and
needs.
1. Technical to nontechnical
2. Familiar to the unfamiliar
3. Avoid overwriting (decorative)
Zest- The writer must enjoy what he is writing.

Guided Practice:

Choose one topic/issue from below. Write an informative essay following the basic general
format of an essay– Introduction, Body paragraphs, and Conclusion. And apply the
characteristics and properties of TW in your writing.

a. Promotion of Ethnic and Racial Equality


b. Inequality across Social Classes
c. Access to Basic Human Rights
d. Sustainable Energy Development
e. Gender Equality and Women’s Rights
f. War against Child Abuse and Marriages
g. Global warming and climate change
h. Water contamination and Shortage
i. Violence and Conflict Resolution
j. World Trade and Tourism
k. Corruption in Governance Systems

Topic: (B) Inequality across Social Classes


A social class is a group of people living in the society with a high social ranking
based on their income, education, Status in life and on their power. And because of this, a gap
between those social class kind of people and of those lower class people arise. With this, the
people divided into rich and into the poor.
The most common problem between the upper class people and the lower class
people is discrimination. The discrimination because of the known fact that some of the lower
class people has no Education, Wealth, and Power. The discrimination especially of those
native tribes because of the fact that those people are living in a remote areas where no
education because far from school, no internet connection, far from hospitals, no electricity, no
television. In fact, behind in every single way. Discrimination arise because the upper class of
people think in a way that they have the power and wealth.
To stop the discrimination, the government must take action and provide what is
needed for everyone in order for us to have peace, equality and jusctice.

Reflection: it is not easy to write an essay


Evaluate your own essay writing by using the rubric below:
Excellent – 4, Good – 3, Fair – 2, Poor – 1

My
criteria Excellent = 4 Good = 3 Fair = 2 Poor = 1
rating:
The essay The essay
The essay
answered the discussed The essay did
directly
Focus writing prompt something not answer the 2
answered the
with minimal related to the writing prompt.
writing prompt.
additions. writing prompt.
Ideas are
Ideas
developed Ideas are Ideas
presented are
through facts, developed presented were
limited and
Content examples, through use of very few and 3
were not
details, some facts and not well
explained
reasons, or explanation. explained.
enough.
explanations
Essay had a Essay had
Essay had a
sophisticated some structure
basic structure Very minimal
structure. The but was not
Organization that presented organization of 3
transition from consistent in
information ideas.
one idea to the presentation of
logically.
next is smooth. ideas.
Word choice
Word choice is
Word choice is was too simple
Word choice is appropriate but
Diction appropriate and and sometimes 2
appropriate. somehow
sophisticated. lacking in
simple.
variety.
More than 5
Grammar, Only 1-2 errors Only 4-5 errors
errors in
punctuation, in grammar, in grammar,
Conventions grammar, 2
and spelling punctuation, punctuation,
punctuation,
were all correct. and spelling. and spelling.
and spelling.
TOTAL 12

What do you think you need to do to improve your essay writing skills?
Ans: I think that I have to improve my writing skills by means of improving my vocabulary.
What is challenging about writing essays?
Ans: It is very challenging because you need to catch up an idea but then you realize that you
don’t know how to write the grammar properly and you don’t know what is the exact word that
need to be used.

Reference
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