GOV. ALFONSO D. TAN COLLEGE
Institute of Arts and Sciences
Maloro, Tangub City
EXPOSITORY WRITING
COURSE GUIDE
Only by yourself you can finish this course successfully. Finishing this course needs your
diligence, perseverance and determination. This module is designed for you to learn and hone your skills
in expository writing as part of your academic life and future professional life as well. Though you will
learn independently through this module, your course facilitator will always be there to guide you,
coach you and practice with you. All you need to do is follow the instructions written in this guide to the
heart. Comply the tasks that are needed since it will develop your skill step by step. At the end of this
course, it is you who will benefit from all the learnings you will get. And as your facilitator, I assure you
that you will enjoy this endeavor and learn at the same time.
Now, I want you to consider the following pieces of advice carefully.
A. STUDY DISCIPLINE
1. Manage your time wisely in reading and understanding the content of this module. You are wellguided step by step, so as to simplify and make things more organized for you to better
understand. Note that we cannot perform several online activities synchronously because of the
unstable internet connection for most of us. So spend your time wisely so you may be able to
comply with the requirements your facilitator will give you within a specific timeframe.
2. Always remember that all of your activities are time bound.
3. Study how you can manage to do the activities of this course in consideration of your other
modules from other courses. Be very conscious with the study schedule. If possible, post this
guide to a place where you can see easily see this.
4. Log into the course site regularly. If you can visit the site most often, then do it.
5. Always be alert with important announcements.
6. Do not procrastinate. Work on time. This is because you have other courses also and you do not
want to be overwhelmed with requirements in the coming days.
7. Before you start doing your tasks, read and understand the assessment tools provided. Read
carefully the directions. Not following directions may lead your output to errors.
8. Be sure you will not miss any unit or tasks. You can do an advance reading or you can perform
tasks in advance.
9. Most of the course discussions will be conducted using Microsoft Teams. As a further aid to
ensure learning, your facilitator may add at least one more LMS like Google Classroom.
10. Discussion/Forums Board: Please take note of the following guidelines when you are inside the
online classroom.
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a. Your post should be composed of complete and grammatically correct sentences. Do not
use abbreviations and acronyms unless these are introduced in the readings, and do not
write in text-speak. Avoid writing in all caps.
b. Post appropriate and well-thought rejoinders. Avoid merely approving or disapproving with
your classmates and course facilitators. You need to support your inputs in the discussions
from reliable information and resources. Do not post uninformed opinions.
c. React and analyze the contributions made by your classmates in the discussion forums.
Respond appropriately and courteously. Always use proper language.
d. Be polite and respectful arguing a point and in defending your opinions. Do not be rude and
do not make remarks that may be construed as a personal attack. Refer to
ideas/statements, not the person. Remember that the objective of academic discussion is to
develop your critical and analytical thinking skills apart from contributing to the wealth of
knowledge.
e. Do not post lengthy contributions. Stick to the point. Be clear what your main point is and
express it as concisely as possible. Do not let the discussions stray.
f. Quote your sources in the online discussion by mentioning the last name of the author and
the year. No need to use the particular style.
g. Protect your privacy. Think before you post. If you wish to share something private, do it by
email or private chat.
Remember that under this course, you will be writing and writing sentences and paragraphs
most of the time. Encoding through a tablet is surely a tedious work. To help your eyes from to
much screen exposure, you can write in a pen and paper your essay, check its construction and
grammar, so that by the time you will encode it you will have a straight through and minimal
screen exposure.
Do not plagiarize and do not patch write. Patchwriting is still a form of plagiarism. As per
standard, you are only allowed at least 10% percent of the content of your source reading, book,
journal, etc.
Observe proper citation when you post/cite a statement from a book.
Note that our Microsoft Teams and Google Classroom is a virtual learning environment, not a
social networking site. Use recent an appropriate ID photo on your profile page for proper
identification.
Lastly, your family members and friends at home will support you but the activities must be
done by you. As an Alfonso, you always need to demonstrate our core values of INTEGRITY,
COMPASSION & EXCELLENCE.
B. TECHNOLOGICAL TOOLS
1. You are entrusted with a valuable device- your Tablet. Dr. Jennifer Wee Tan, our City Mayor
once said that “Always remember, pag naggunit na mo sa inyong tablet, naggunit pod mo sa
inyong kaugmaon” (As you hold that tablet, you are also holding your future). [15:24-15:30]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdMPsEFRUKk&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0eBvGaglb
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C. ONLINE PLATFORMS AND APPLICATIONS
1. You are required to create your own email address in Gmail only with a format like
pasague.harland1983@gmail.com. This will be used in logging in into your online platforms like
google classroom or Microsoft Teams, etc.
2. Download applications as your facilitator instructed you.
3. Prioritize installing applications to your device that is related to your studies. Overloading it with
applications may cause it to lag and hang oftentimes.
D. ONLINE ETIQUETTE
1. VIRTUAL MEETINGS
a. Always wear a formal or casual attire that reflects your image as a student and as a light
to the world (Lux Mundi).
b. If you can, avoid being late. Logging in at least 15 minutes before time is good so you
can prepare yourself, location, device and connectivity.
c. Observe courtesy and politeness. Unnecessary comment and noise are discouraged.
d. Be mindful of your words, facial expressions, gestures. You are a Lux Mundi.
2. CHAT ROOMS AND DISCUSSION BOARDS
a. Discussion board is part of your online discussion, recitation and participation. When
your facilitator posts something to discuss about, you are required to participate.
b. Be mindful of your words, emojis, and general behavior so as to observe peace,
harmony and unity inside the online classroom.
E. ONLINE MEETINGS
1. VIDEO MEETINGS (Synchronous)
a. There will be a few times, maybe at least once a week and for few minutes, that you will
be required to have a Live/Real-time Video meeting with your facilitator and classmates.
This is to facilitate Live and Real-time discussion, quiz games, and participation.
2. CHAT/DISCUSSION BOARDS (Asynchronous)
a. When your facilitator posts a lesson and is open for reaction and comments, you can
post your comment within the schedule your facilitator is giving you. Note that every
activity in your course is TIMEBOUND. Preferably, you will be given time to answer
anytime of the week or within the week or within the time schedule your facilitator has
given you.
F. ONLINE STREAMING
1. Regarding streaming videos from Youtube and other websites, you have to be aware of this.
According to whistleout.com.au watching a Youtube video at 480p resolution consumes ~260mb
per hour. and watching the same video at full high definition like 720p or higher will consume
your data of atleast 1.65 per hour.
Remember, you only have a data allowance of 2Gb per day. Use it wisely so you can properly
allocate your data allowance across all courses you have in a day.
G. ONLINE, PHONE CALL & SMS MONITORING
1. LOG TRACKING
a. Online Login
Every week, you are required to visit our course website or platform and interact for at
least 6 hours. Since we cannot pursue a synchronous meeting all the time, you can visit
our course website and online platform at your most convenient time. Remember,
every time you login into our online platform, it is recorded. The website is
automatically recording by hours, minutes and seconds. And you have to accumulate at
least 6 hours within a week. Your facilitator is mindful of your progress.
2. EXTENDED SUPPORT
b. Phone calls
You have to open your mobile phone for your facilitator to contact you at times when
you are not visible online. You may give your contact number to your facilitator and
your facilitator will also provide his/her contact number. You may call your facilitator
anytime if you have important concerns. Updating your facilitator is very much
appreciated.
c. SMS
You can text your facilitator anytime of your concern. Your facilitator may be at times
send you important SMS also specially at times when you are not visible online.
H. DEADLINES
a. Always take note and remind yourself of deadlines. In this course package design, you
are assured by your facilitator to have enough time to comply your assignments.
b. When your facilitator set the deadline for submission, do it right on time.
c. Submit your outputs at the right time and at the right address.
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FACILITATOR HELPLINES
a. Microsoft Teams. Firstly, contact me anytime if you need help related to your course
performance. Just send me a message.
b. Facebook. You may also send me a private message through Facebook if you need help.
c. Email. I can receive your concern via email. You can send your message through
hepasague.gadtc@gmail.com
d. Call & SMS. You may call me or send me a text message through my mobile phone TnT
09092488105.
Prepared by:
HARLAND ED M. PASAGUE
Instructor, IAS