ENGL-273-X01 Joe Benge
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1. 2 Minute Practice Presentations In Class Team Write Ups Bios e 2 Minute Practice Presentations VIP Letter committee only Oct 17 Progress Report Written e Group Presentations Lesson e Team Write Ups Bios Oct 24 Team Meetings Oct 31 Progress Report Presentations Progress Report Written Progress Report Presentations Nov 07 Progress Report Presentations Continued User Manual Procedures Guidelines Options e Creating Brochures Progress Reports Presentations Cont d e Media Release committee only Nov 14 e Display Board Tips PowerPoint Tips Illustrating Technical Reports Nov 21 Final Reports Revisited The Executive Summary Research and Documentation IEEE Documentation Style e Vertical Lists Another Grammar Review Editing Proofreading e Brochure 10 Nov 28 Presentation Rehearsals 11 Dec 05 Capstone Symposium Trade show Display and Final Presentations e The Formal Report Circuit Cellar Article and User Manual Monday Dec 12 COLLABORATIVE WRITING English 273 Joe Benge Just So You Know English 273 evaluation is based on the collaborative writing model which means that all group members will make writing contributions to the final submitted products Collaborative writing implies some obligations on your part 1 2 You must contribute your own wri2. Editor Be responsible for making sure that all principles of workplace writing have been followed style structure document design see Lesson 1 Notes 2 Grammar Spelling and Usage Editor Be responsible for the proofreading and editing of final drafts making sure language is symmetrical sentence structure is sound and grammar and usage are correct Evaluation Sheet Check list Editor Use the evaluation sheet for each assignment as a check list to ensure all aspects of the assignment are present and correct COLLABORATIVE WRITING ROLES 2 And each group member should take on at least one of the following additional roles 1 Group Leader coordinates the collaborative process schedules meetings organizes the writing and editing plan and picks up loose ends 2 Editor in Chief is in charge of the submission of the final copies S he proofreads and edits final drafts making sure language is symmetrical continuity and uniformity of style and structure sentence structure is sound and grammar and usage are correct 3 Graphics Layout Format Manager is responsible for making sure that all graphics charts tables pictures follow the conventions of workplace writing that layout is appropriate and formatting is consistent 4 Printing and Submission Manager Formats prepares and prints the assignment for submission making sure that all required ancillary documents are included and neatly packaged
3. you know that you will be submitting an assignment late consult me on or before the due date and let me know the exact date that you will submit the assignment The late penalty will be 5 per day If you do not consult me about a late assignment the late penalty will be 10 per day will give a grade of 0 to assignments submitted later than one calendar week after the due date e Plagiarism is a form of cheating in that you are using someone else s words ideas opinions or facts as though they are your own Words belong to the person who prints or speaks them to claim them as your own is a form of stealing which translated into our academic setting means cheating Plagiarism will result in a grade of zero and a meeting with me to discuss subsequent action ASSIGNMENT FORMAT Please follow these conventions for all assignments e Use white paper 8 2 X 11 inches e Write on one side of the paper e Ensure high print quality Use 12 point font e Single space text with double space between paragraphs Use block format no indentations Default to the margins designated by your word processing software no less than one inch all round Adjust only if appearance is not compromised For multi page assignments place page numbers and abbreviated subject lines on subsequent pages Staple pages in top left corner Submit evaluation sheets with every assignment that uses one You must complete all information at the top of th
4. COURSE OUTLINE FOR ENGLISH 273 Technical and Professional Communications 3 Instructor Joe Benge Office CC 119B Phone 370 4493 E mail benge shaw ca Office Hours By Appointment E mail benge camosun bc ca Texts None Course Package Required A Canadian Pocket Style Manual D Hacker Optional CALENDAR DESCRIPTION Engl 273 1 5 English 273 provides individual and group communications support for students in their final year technology project course Written assignments include a technical proposal a progress report a formal technical report a user manual and a log book Presentation assignments include short progress presentations longer PowerPoint presentations and professional trade show demonstrations LEARNING OUTCOMES Course Content Students will WRITING FORMATS Write a formal report on a design specification using correct format and documentation Write a technical proposal which demonstrates the clarity and the value of the technical concept being advocated Write a progress report in memorandum format which demonstrates the team s status Keep and constantly update a log book of personal data activities ideas and results Compile team bios and group project brochures for final trade show presentations WRITING STYLE Write in a style that exhibits brevity and clarity and avoids words of low information content Analyze the informational needs and backgrounds of various audiences scientific t
5. Log Book Will Vary C I 8 ELX Formal Report or Circuit Cellar Article 2500 3500 20 9 User Installation Construction Help Manual Will Vary 15 10 Display Area Presence Demo Design N A 5 11 Final Presentation N A 15 12 Participation Performance Attendance N A 5 TOTAL Semester 100 Note that you must keep a logbook You will be required to produce it upon request e All major assignments must be word processed e All assignments will be marked in percentages i e out of 100 e To get your assignment total multiply your percentage in column 4 by the value weight number in column 5 and then divide your answer by 100 Letter Grade Conversions Camosun College Standardized A 90 100 B 77 79 A 85 89 B 73 76 A 80 84 B 70 72 D C 65 69 C 60 64 50 59 F 0 49 COURSE ITINERARY ENGLISH 273 ELX Joe Benge 2011F WEEK LESSON TOPIC ASSIGNMENT DUE Sept 26 Introduction to English 273 Group Work Collaborative Writing Strategies Review of Professional Writing Strategies Engl 170 GRIP Sheet Log Book The Technical Proposal Project Statement ELX Oct 03 The Formal Report Circuit Cellar Article ELX Presentation Techniques Tips and Guidelines 2 Minute Practice Presentations Lesson Grammar Review e Technical Proposal ELX Oct 10 Presentation Techniques Continued
6. echnical lay requiring technical reports and use technical vocabulary appropriate for the intended audience DOCUMENT DESIGN Design documents for readability short paragraphs bullets headings tables effective space and layout and appropriate formatting Illustrate technical documents appropriately charts graphs and tables using the appropriate technical writing conventions DOCUMENT INTEGRITY Employ numbers SI units equations and abbreviations according to modern conventions for written documents Write all technical documents using correct spelling grammar and usage PRESENTING Present a specification completion report to instructors and peers using effective presentation techniques TEAM WORK Use the principles and dynamics of working in a team to enhance the quality of reports Use the principles of conflict resolution in a team setting to maximize the efficiency of group work 2 COURSE OUTLINE FOR ENGLISH 273 TPC 3 ATTENDANCE e For every class prepare and cover material that is vital and valuable If you miss a class or a group meeting it is your responsibility to know the material have covered and to complete the assignments due You must contact me if you miss a class benge camosun ca 370 4493 See the Participation section of the course pack ASSIGNMENT POLICIES e Submissions YOU MUST SUBMIT ALL ASSIGNMENTS TO PASS THIS COURSE Late Submission Policy You must submit assignments on time If
7. is evaluation sheet Submit it with your assignment do not affix it to your assignment will not mark your assignment unless you include an evaluation sheet with it See me if you lose yours e Please do not include any title pages covers binders laminates or any protective apparatus with your assignments Just submit your assignment stapled and the evaluation sheet unaffixed English 273 formal reports and user manuals excepted PRINCIPLES OF EVALUATION OF COURSE WORK e No writing assignment will be given a passing grade if it contains more than one sentence error for every 100 words written e There will not be a final exam EXIT REQUIREMENTS Students must e Meet attendance requirements of instructor e Meet assignment submission deadlines of instructor Complete all assignments on the major assignment list to a 60 mastery level e Demonstrate to the instructor s satisfaction knowledge of key principles of grammar and usage Fall 2012 ENGLISH 273 COURSE EVALUATION Joe Benge For Electronics Engineering Technology Students YOUR YOUR VALUE ASSIGNMENTS DUE WORDS SK TOTAL Length ee 1 ELX Proposal Project Statement 1500 Max 10 2 Presentation Practice Compulsory 2 Min Person C I 3 Team Write Ups Bios 1 Page Max 5 4 Group Progress Presentation 8 12 min Group 10 5 Progress Report 1000 Max 10 6 Brochure 1 Page Max Folded 5 7
8. ting to all group assignments You must have in place a proofreading and editing strategy for your contribution 3 There must be a proofreading and editing strategy in place for the group Note that all group members will receive the same mark after a paper is graded Why Collaborative Writing You draw upon all your strengths You learn from each other For example one of you may be stronger in grammar the other may excel in organizing you get the idea You are exposed to different points of view beside your own so you have a better sense of your own strengths and weaknesses It encourages discussion and debate You are more likely to proofread and edit thoroughly so as not to let your partners down or not to have them let you down By working and learning from each other you submit a higher quality assignment and receive a better mark More and more workplace assignments involve project teams where issues have to be negotiated Working collaboratively on academic assignments can help prepare you for the advantages and pitfalls of collaborative work on the job COLLABORATIVE WRITING ROLES English 273 Joe Benge All group members should take on these five roles 1 Writer Contribute some writing to the assignment and submit it to the group s editor in chief Subject Matter Editor Be responsible for the content being complete being organized and being relevant to the assignment scenario Design and Readability
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