Chabot College
January, 1993
Course Outline for English 70
REPORT WRITING
Catalog Description:
70 - Report Writing
3 units
Preparation of reports in industrial and technical fields, including explanations, instructions and other
kinds of writings, based on the demands of the occupations. Strongly recommended: Eligibility for
English 1A or 52A. 3 hours.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon Completion of the course the student should be able to:
1. demonstrate a mastery of techniques for writing reports and articles, including informal memos,
letters, and formal reports with illustrations;
2. demonstrate a mastery of techniques of data collecting, outline writing, abstracts, and revising
preliminary drafts;
3. establish appropriate purpose, tone and emphasis in relation to a given audience;
4. write grammatically correct, concise, clear, and objective prose.
Course Content:
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Objectivity in writing
Distinguishing facts from judgments
Careful definition and conciseness
Eliminating errors in technical writings and reports
Data extraction from written materials on technical subjects and from technical situations or
models
6. Technical illustrations
Methods of Presentation:
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Lecture
Discussion
Student or group evaluation of papers
Multi-media
Short workshop sessions
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Daily written work
Quizzes
Tests
Term report (equivalent to a term paper)
Final exam
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Introduction to Technical Writing, Lois J. Rew, St. Martin's Press
Special Student Materials:
None
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