Report Writing Skills Hybrid¶
| Course Title | Report Writing Skills |
| Corse Code | HUM102 |
| Credit Hours | 3(3, 0) |
| Hybrid | Yes |
| Pre-requisite(s) | HUM100 |
| COMSATS CourseWare Link | http://ccw.vcomsats.edu.pk/Course.aspx?CID=MQ== |
Learning Objectives¶
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to:
- Understand the significance of professional communication in today’s world and could distinguish between traditional communication and modern communication strategies.
- Examine the different types of communicative (professional) environments.
- Identify different variables involved in communication situations and know how to adjust mode, means and tone of communication.
- Know how to write and present technically.
Course Outline¶
- Introduction to Report Writing
- Introduction to Technical Communication/Writing
- The Writing Process
- 7 Cs of Effective Communication
- Overview of Memoranda
- Email Writing
- Letter Writing
- Presentation Skills
- Plagiarism and Referencing
- Resume/CV Writing
- Interview Skills
- Basic Grammar
- Barriers to Effective Communication
Books¶
- Rutherford A. J. 2000. Basic Communication skills for Technology, 2nd Edition, UK: Prentice Hall
- Guffey M. E.. 2010. Essentials of Business Communication, 8th Edition, USA: Cengage Learning
- Gerson S. J. & Gerson S. M. 2001. Technical Writing – Process & Product, 5th Edition, UK: Prentice Hall
- Guffey, M. E. & B. Du Babcock, 2008. Essentials of Bsuiness Communication,Pakistan: Cengage Learning
- Riordon, D. G. & Pauley, S. E. 2004. Technical Report Writing Today, 8th Edition, India: Cengage learning