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Technical Communication (B.Tech)

Technical writing, reports, proposals, business correspondence and oral presentation skills.

6 MonthsDuration 5Chapters25Topics
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Syllabus · पाठ्यक्रम

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01Unit 1: Fundamentals of Technical Communication 5 topics
  1. Meaning, features and importance of technical communication
  2. Process and levels of communication
  3. Flow of communication: downward, upward, horizontal and diagonal
  4. Barriers to communication
  5. General vs technical communication
02Unit 2: Forms of Business Correspondence 5 topics
  1. Business letters: parts and formats (block, modified block)
  2. Job application and resume
  3. Memo, notice and circular
  4. Agenda and minutes of meetings
  5. E-mail writing
03Unit 3: Technical Reports and Proposals 5 topics
  1. Types of reports: informational, analytical, feasibility, progress
  2. Structure of a formal report: preliminary, main and supplementary parts
  3. Executive summary
  4. Technical proposals: types and structure
  5. Graphics and tables in reports
04Unit 4: Technical Writing Style, Research Papers and Manuals 5 topics
  1. Style: clarity, conciseness, objectivity and accuracy
  2. Use of passive voice and technical vocabulary
  3. Research paper structure (IMRaD) and abstract
  4. Referencing and citation styles (IEEE, APA)
  5. Instruction manuals and technical descriptions
05Unit 5: Oral Presentation and Non-Verbal Communication 5 topics
  1. Planning and delivering technical presentations
  2. Audience analysis and use of visual aids
  3. Handling questions
  4. Kinesics, proxemics, paralanguage and chronemics
  5. Seminars and conferences

About

You will be able to

  • Explain the features, process, flow and barriers of technical communication
  • Write business letters, memos, notices, agendas, minutes and e-mails in correct formats
  • Plan and write technical reports and proposals with proper structure
  • Write research papers, abstracts and manuals with correct style and referencing
  • Make technical presentations using suitable visuals and non-verbal skills

Who it is for

  • B.Tech second-year students (Semester 3 or 4, as per AKTU scheme) of Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Computer Science and Information Technology branches
  • Students who need to write project reports, internship reports and research papers in proper English

What you need

  • Basic English grammar and writing ability
  • Notebook for writing practice and drafts

Questions

Which syllabus is followed?

The current AKTU (Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow) B.Tech syllabus of Technical Communication (Semester 3 / 4, all branches). If your university or college follows a different syllabus, the centre teaches from your own university syllabus.

Will this help with my project report?

Yes. Report structure, abstracts and referencing taught here are used directly for mini project and final project reports.

Is grammar taught?

Common grammar and usage errors in technical writing are corrected through regular writing tasks.

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