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Advanced Technical Writing (Proposal)

The document discusses advanced technical writing and proposal writing. It defines a proposal as a written offer to undertake a project. It outlines the objectives, outcomes, and contents of the course, including the definition and purposes of proposals, types of proposals, parts of a proposal, technical paper writing, and strategies for technical writing. The course aims to help students design effective technical proposals and implement skills for professional presentations.

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Advanced Technical Writing (Proposal)

The document discusses advanced technical writing and proposal writing. It defines a proposal as a written offer to undertake a project. It outlines the objectives, outcomes, and contents of the course, including the definition and purposes of proposals, types of proposals, parts of a proposal, technical paper writing, and strategies for technical writing. The course aims to help students design effective technical proposals and implement skills for professional presentations.

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28-08-2021 Advanced Technical Proposal Writing - Presented by Prof.

Balasubramaniam 1
Module 1. Advanced Technical Writing: Project / Problem Based Learning (PBL) –
Contents
1.4. Definition, Purpose & Types of Proposals
1.5. Parts of a Proposal
1.6. Technical Paper Writing  
Objectives
 Understanding the nature and importance of technical writings to identify different types of
proposal writings
 Grasping the elements of a technical proposal writing
 Inculcating various strategies of writing technical articles

Outcomes
 Able to design a technical proposal writing with suitable vocabulary and apt style of
language precisely for effective presentation
 Able to implement the verbal and non-verbal skills to get success in professional approaches
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Module 1. Advanced Technical Writing: Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL) –
1.4. Definition, Purpose & Types of Proposals
1.4.1. Solicited (in conformance with RFP) & Unsolicited Proposals
1.4.2. Types (Short and Long proposals)  

Definition
A Proposal is a written offer to undertake a project for designing, creating something new or for changing
or modifying an existing procedure, method, system or structure within a specified period of time.
Purposes
The aspects of a technical writing are -
• essential to add more knowledge to existing knowledge in the field of science and technology,
humanities and management
• contribute to one’s area of interest and specialisation for achieving the academic and the professional
goals
• to give a high degree professional satisfaction in career advancement

Benefits
1. Involving in technical writing improves the use of technical vocabulary, specialised terminology,
graphic aids, and particular writing styles
2. Able to publish technical articles in professional journals, or to present in seminars and conferences
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Types of Proposals
1.4.1. Solicited (in conformance with RFP) & Unsolicited Proposals

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Types of Proposals
1.4.2. Types (Short and Long proposals)  

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Types of Proposals
1.4.2. Types (Short and Long proposals)    

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Module 1. Advanced Technical Writing: Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL) –
1.5. Parts of a Proposal
1.5.1. Elements
1.5.2. Scope and Limitations
1.5.3. Conclusion

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Module 1. Advanced Technical Writing: Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL) –
1.6. Technical Paper Writing
1.6.1. Parts of a Technical Paper (Abstract, Introduction, Research Methods, Findings and Analysis, Discussion,
Limitations, Future Scope and References)
1.6.2. Language and Formatting
1.6.3. Referencing in IEEE Format 

Definition Parts of a Technical Paper Writing


• A Technical Paper Writing is a written  Title
composition that describes or discusses or  Author By-line
analyses a systematic investigation to increase  Abstract
the sum of knowledge in a particular topic or  Introduction – Background, Research
subject Status, Purpose, Significance, Methods
• It is an objective presentation on technical and Scope
information  Methodology
• Its systematic survey, research, fieldwork and  Results/Findings
other activities transfer new research and
 Discussion
findings to other scientists and researchers in the
same field
 Conclusion
• Its distinctive exploration of a research presents  Appendices
interpretation of facts, findings, inferences,  References
suggestions, recommendations and
28-08-2021 conclusion
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Types of Technical Writing

Criteria Types Description


Journal
Articles Communication of technical information in a structured form
as per the established pattern for articles acceptable in a
Mode of particular journal
Presentation
Conference
The written form of a technical presentation that the author has
Papers
presented in seminar, conference or workshop

Review
Evaluation and analysis of published work on a particular topic
Approach, Articles
Content and
Functions Research An objective description and discussion on a research project or
Articles on a small scale study

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Strategies of Technical Paper Writing
 Defining the Problem could be the guiding
principle for writing the article that helps in
deciding the approach, content and
methodology.
 Analysing the Purpose helps in making the
article relevant and effective
 Making Literature Survey helps to collect
existing literature to inform about the latest
research in the area of investigation
 Analyse and Organise the Information:
 Analysing helps to compare different sets
of information for obtaining new ideas,
interpreting data for their relative
importance.
 Organising helps to use an appropriate
pattern to develop an outline by choosing
the central idea, main ideas, the major
supporting ideas and other details

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Drafting of Technical Paper Writing
 Writing the First Draft involves dividing the article into manageable sections with
appropriate headings and sub-headings.
 It also focuses on the objectives of the article and use of simple and direct language
 Reviewing and Revising help to edit the rough draft in order to improve the quality
of its contents and presentation
 Writing the Final Draft to be written by taking care of the following points:
 Principles of technical style
 Appropriate key words and technical terms
 Objective, impersonal, clear, concise, direct and readable
 Precise and specific words, short sentences and meaningful paragraphs
 Appropriate linking devices
 Graphic highlighting techniques
 Important points
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Module 1. Advanced Technical Writing: Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL) –
1.6. Technical Paper Writing
1.6.2. Language and Formatting

Four Stage Questions to Define the


Problem or Opportunity

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Module 1. Advanced Technical Writing: Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL) –
1.6. Technical Paper Writing
1.6.3. Referencing in IEEE Format 

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Module 1. Advanced Technical Writing: Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL) –
1.6. Technical Paper Writing
1.6.3. Referencing in IEEE Format 

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All the Best

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