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The Fisher Valley College No. 5, M. L. Quezon St., Hagonoy, Taguig City Phase 2, Bgy. Pinagsama, Taguig City Phone: 839-1903/394-6695 Website: www.fishervalleycollege.edu.ph _____________________________________________________________________________

COURSE SYLLABUS
1st Semester, A.Y. 2013-2014

COURSE TITLE : TECHNICAL WRITING: BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTING APPLICATIONS COURSE CREDITS : 3 units PRE-REQUISITES : Basic Communication Skills 2 CLASS SCHEDULE : Thursday, 1:00-4:00 CLASS WEBSITE : http://tfvc2014.weebly.com COURSE INSTRUCTOR: Marlon B. Raquel CONTACT NUMBER : 839-1903 EMAIL ADDRESS : tfvcdbaa@gmail.com

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the semester, the student should be able to: 1. Discuss what technical writing is and how, why, and when it's useful; 2. Discuss the process of technical writing; and 3. Write different kinds of technical papers and reports effectively.

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COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING SYSTEM: The College issues two grades for the semester midterm grade and final grade as per Article X, Section B of the College Student Handbook. I will be using the following grading system in the computation of your grades. Midterm Grade: Written Exercises Midterm Exam Class Standing Online Assignments 30% 30% 20% 20% 100% Final Grade: Midterm Grade Written Exercises Final Exam Class Standing Online Assignments 40% 20% 20% 10% 10% 100%

Major Examinations: Four major examinations are usually given throughout the semester. These are prelim, midterm, pre-final, and final exams. However, in this class, prelim and pre-final exams will not be administered. In lieu of these exams, you are required to Written Exercises. For midterm and final exams, a combination of multiple-choice questions (MCQ), essay questions, and other types of tests will be given. The examinations will be conducted during examination weeks. Each exam is equivalent to 100 points. The passing score is 50 points. I will be using the following formula in determining the equivalent percentage for your scores: Grade = (Score /No. of Items) x 50 + 50 for example, (50/100) x 50 + 50 = 75%

Written Exercises: A major component in this course is a portfolio of written exercises to be submitted a week after I give each exercise. I will return your papers for corrections and then you need to submit the final works. You need to compile all your written exercises and submit them to me as a portfolio. Online Assignments: An assignment will be given every two weeks. You need to visit our class website at www.tfvc2014.weebly.com for instructions and details. Please be reminded of the deadlines of submission. To avoid the rush, submit your answers BEFORE the deadline, NOT on the due date of submission. I will inform you in class once the questions are posted online. Answers submitted through email or handed down to me in class (printed copy) will not be credited. All answers need to be submitted on the website itself. Familiarize yourself with computers, websites, and other technology-based stuff. You are provided with internet card by the school which is included in your school fees. Visit the Computer Laboratory for available time so that you can do your assignments if you dont have your own computer and internet.

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Also, you need to have an email account and a Facebook account because you will use them during the submission of your online assignments. Attendance: Your attendance will be checked regularly. You need to affix your signature on the attendance sheet that will be provided to you before the class discussion starts. Please take note that the maximum allowable absences are four (4) sessions only. On your fifth absence, you will be dropped from this course regardless of the reason for absence EXCEPT if you or your family member is sick. In this case, you need to present a medical certificate.

REFERENCE: No textbook is required in this course. Please feel free to utilize any book in technical writing. Newspapers, video materials, etc .