Proposed Curriculum for Technical Writing Course

ENG 100:ACADEMIC WRITING

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Course Title: English Communication Skills 4: Academic Writing

Course Code: ENG 100

Credit/ Teaching Hours: 3 units (54 hours)

Room: MBA 207

Schedule: 8:30 to 10:00 Monday and Wednesday

Course Pre-requisite: ENG 099: Effective Reading for College Students

Course Philosophyb. Course Goal

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At the end of the semester, the students should be able to produce a well-written research paper while observing the proper way of citing references.Also, the students should be able to present their findings and conclusions from the research conducted.

Course DescriptionThe course English Communication Skills 4: Academic Writing recognizes the continuously growing trend of research writing and the importance of research and development (R&D).

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The focus of this course is to equip students of the fundamentals of research paper writing and the proper ways of citation

Course Philosophya. Course Aim

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The course aims to make students competent and effective writers using the English language. Furthermore, the course likewise aims to imbibe in the students the attitude of research mindedness and at the same time keeping in mind the legal and ethical considerations in conducting a research and in writing a research paper.

Course Philosophyc. Course Objectives

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At the end of the course, 100% of the students should be able to:

1. Construct effective sentences by observing the different rules on sentence unity, coherence and emphasis;


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2. Formulate effective paragraphs by observing the different rules on paragraph unity, coherence and emphasis;


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3. Be familiar with concepts fundamental in conducting research;


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4. Acquire knowledge of the ethical considerations in conducting a research;


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5. Master the parts of a research paper, their contents and their format;


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6. Cite references properly using the standard citation styles;


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7. Discriminate academic sources from non-academic sources;


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8. Utilize the different methods used in gathering data in conducting a research;


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9. Choose the appropriate method of presenting data and to come up with a reasonable interpretation and analysis of the data collected;


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10. Come up with intelligent conclusions and to formulate useful recommendations for future researchers; and


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11. Be knowledgeable of what plagiarism is and its consequences and the applicable legal provisions on plagiarism.

Description of LearnersThe course Academic Writing is a course intended for college students in general since competence in written communication using the the English language is one of the basic skills that is expected from a college graduate or degree holder. This course is designed for second year college students who have not taken the required pre-requisite subjects.

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X. COURSE REQUIREMENTS

a. ExaminationPreliminary Exam: December 23, 2015Midterms Exam: February 10, 2016Finals Exam: March 23, 2016

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b. Projects1st Term:1. Research Paper: Chapter I Statement of the Problem, Theoretical Framework, Assumptions, Hypotheses, Significance of the Study, Scope and Limitation, Definition of Terms2. Reflection Paper on Documentary3. Compiled drafts of Chapter 1

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b. Projects2nd Term:1. Research Paper: Chapter II Review of Related Literature2. Proposal for Research Methodology, Data Presentation and Analysis3. Compiled drafts of Chapter II

3rd Term:1. Research Paper (complete; ring bind)`

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Grading System

Final Grade (FG) is computed in the following manner:FG = TG1 (33%) + TG2 (33%) + TG3 (34%)Term Grades (TG) are computed as follows:TG = CS(66%) + Periodic Exam Grade (34%)

Class Standing (CS) is composed of the following components:Quizzes and Recitation10%Reporting and Presentation20%Projects55%Attendance15%TOTAL100%

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XII. Rules and Policies

a. University Rules (Refer to Students' Handbook)b. Classroom Decorum-Students should observe silence and discipline during class hours. Gadgets such as cellphone, music players and earphones are STRICTLY prohibited. The use of laptop, tablets and other related devices is permissible only when necessary. At all times, however, these devices must be put into silent mode to avoid class interruption.

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XII. Rules and Policies

c. Submission of Requirements1. An output submitted after class hours of the date of the deadline is considered a late project.2. A late project or output is given an automatic deduction of ten (10) points and a deduction of 1 point for each succeeding day.

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XIII. TEACHING PERSONNEL

Clarine Joyce U. AquinoCollege Instructor, College of Arts and Sciences0943-129-835090 San Gabriel St., Bonuan Boquig, Dagupan [email protected] Hour(s) and Place: Monday to Friday4:00 to 5:30; CAS Faculty Room

INTRODUCTION
Expectations and Class Policies
Introduction to the Course

UNIT 1 Constructing Effective Sentences
a. The Sentence
b. Sentence Unity
c. Sentence Coherence
d. Sentence Emphasis

UNIT 3 Fundamentals of Researcha. Historyb. Definitionc. Research DesignQualitative ResearchQuantitative Research

Course Content

UNIT 2 Creating Effective Paragraphs
a. Kinds of Paragraphs
b. Paragraph Unity
c. Paragraph Coherence
d. Paragraph Emphasis

ACADEMIC WRITINGDefinition.The forms of expository and argumentativeprose used by university students and researchers to convey a body of informationabout a particular subject.Generally, academic writing is expectedto be precise, semi-formal, impersonal,and objective. (Richard Nordquist)C:\Users\Clarine_2\Downloads\What is research-.mp4

UNIT 4 Ethical Dimension of Research
a. History
b. Code of Ethics

UNIT 5 The Research Papera. Parts of a Research Paperb. Choosing and Limiting a Topicc. Writing the Research Objective,d. The Hypothesise. Conceptual Framework f. Significance of the Studyg. Scope and Limitation h. Definition of Terms

UNIT 6 Bibliography
a. Citation Styles
+ Modern Language Association (MLA)
+ American Psychological Association (APA)
b. References and Appendices

UNIT 7 Review of Related Literaturea. Research Sourcesb. Types of Research Sourcesc. Academic Online Sources

C:\Users\Clarine_2\Downloads\What is Research.mp4

Informed ConsentConfidentialityC:\Users\Clarine_2\Downloads\Evaluating Sources.mp4

UNIT 8 Research Methodology
a. Research Tools
Questionnaire
Focus Group Discussion (FGD)
Case Study
Survey
Interview
b. Basic Statistics

UNIT 9 Data Presentation and Analysisa. Tools in Data PresentationTableGraphChartDiagramb. Data Analysis and Interpretation

UNIT 10 Formulating Conclusion and Recommendation
a. Formulating Reasonable Conclusions
b. Constructing Informative Recommendations

UNIT 11 Legal Provisions in Academic WritingPlagiarismRepublic Act No. 8293 otherwise known as Intellectual Property Act

PLAGIARISMDefinitionthe act of appropriating the literarycomposition of another, or parts or passages of his writings,or the ideas or language of the same, and passing themoff as the product of ones own mind. (Black's Law Dictionary)

plagiarism is using others ideas and/or words withoutclearly acknowledging the source of that information(University of Illinois Academic Integrity and Plagiarism guide)The Intellectual Property Code is a special law. Under the IPC, the act of plagiarism when it amounts to copyright infringement -- carries a penalty of 3-6 years imprisonmentand a fine of P50,000-P150,000. Under the Cybercrime Prevention Act, however, the penalty is a degree higher.

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