“INVESTIGATING TECHNICAL WRITING: ITS NATURE, USAGE AND

IMPORTANCE IN VARIOUS PROFESSIONAL FIELD” - A CASE STUDY

CBSUA – SIPOCOT

2ND Semester, 2019 - 2020

As a requirement in the course

Technical Writing

EL 109 for the midterm period

ABES, MARVIN L.

CUYA, LESLIE M.

JOVEN, DANILYN C.

MADERAZO, STEPHANIE I.

MALTO, MARY FRANCE L.

OLIVA, KATRINA MARIE A.

REYES, MELANIE ROSE SJ.

BSEd 2- ENGLISH

FEBRUARY 2020
 INTRODUCTION

In this age of rapid technological advancement, people in the scientific field

recognize the importance of competence in technical writing. Technical writing is a

writing which can be defined as a communication activity in dealing and delivering

technical information and subjects such as in technology, engineering, science and other

fields with specific terminologies at certain workplaces through writing (Husin &

Subatira, 2010). Its basic role is to serve science and technology. Aside from its serious

subject matter, it is characterized by certain formal aspects. Good technical compositions

are written in a style appropriate to a particular type of technical literature and one which

would fit the level of the intended audience. An article for a popular magazine is written

in style different from a paper for an engineering students differs in writing style and

technical vocabulary from a graduate level text.

In addition, standardized formats or patterns of organization are followed in the

preparation of reports, specifications or proposals and whenever feasible visual aids in

the form of tables, graphs, drawings and flow sheets are employed. These graphic aids

particularly tables facilitate assimilation of statistics which could easily be compared,

contrasted and analyze with much greater than if they were presented in narrative form.

Technical writing is clear, factual, accurate and objective. Good technical writing is most

often characterized by a simple, direct style using clear and forceful sentences best suited

to inform and to convince a reader [CITATION Aze11 \l 13321 ].

Technical writing is present in every workplace, professions and fields. It is a

kind of necessity that can be used in giving instructions for how to operate new business,

new policies and procedures in writing papers, a proposal for next project, and any other
document in which translate the information into one that a reader can fully understand.

Technical writing is specialized form of exposition: that is written communication done

on the job, especially on fields with specialized vocabularies such as science, engineering

and technology. Along with business writing, technical writing is often subsumed under

the heading of professional communication (Nordquist, 2019).

For teachers who are professionals in the field of teaching they are highly

required to have a knowledge on how to write technical write-up such as; instruction

manuals, textbooks, researches and multimedia presentations. Technical writing enables

the educators to communicate their ideas to the outside world without necessarily being

present to explain by word of mouth. They offer learning opportunities such as publish

books, newsletter with tips, advice and information. For government employees and

Barangay officials who are exposed to legal and formal matter technical writing is used

write technical write-ups such as certification, barangay clearance, indigency, residency,

agreement and permit and writing than all of print media each year, and produce high

quality documentation that meets applicable standards and it is appropriate for its

intended audience (Conservation writing pro, 2015). For Student leaders who are partly

active on school matters, technical writing is used for everything from programs, policies,

formal letters and announcement. It manages documentation and it is necessary for

process control of the organizations (Yehoshua, 2012). For business owner who are

personally and privately owns a large and small businesses, technical writing is used in

creating write ups for business permit. It delivers a vast amounts of technical writing to

explain internal procedures, design and produce products, implement processes, sell

products and services to other businesses or define the policies (Connie Giordano).
 The study will be conducted in the municipality of Sipocot. The municipality

belongs to the 1st district and officially a 1st class municipality in the province of

Camarines Sur. As of 2015 census it has been recorded that there are 64,855 population

count. The municipality is led by Honorable Mayor Tomas A. Bacago with the assistance

of his Vice Mayor Felix B. Macalino III. The municipality is subdivided into 46

barangays. The research is to focus on conducting the case study in the municipality of

Sipocot. Felix O. Alfelor Sr. Foundation College (FAFC), Barangay Hall, Municipal

Hall, and Basteakoy are the main setting of this case study.

The researchers conduct this study in order to determine the importance,

principles, aspects and application of technical writing in the various professionals/field.

Considering the fact that every professional is design to craft a certain write-up for

specific workplace, they have the ability to apply problem-solving skills to simplify

processes, communicate effectively and meet deadlines. A technical writer is important to

a workplace as an experienced multitasker trained and possibly certified in more than one

area. This study will be beneficial not just for the professional but also for the people who

are in the process of being professional, it makes them aware of the format that a good

technical writing must have.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

1. How much is the awareness of the respondents about technical writing?

2. Why is technical writing important?

3. What are the different types of technical writing in various professional field?

4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of technical writing?

5. What are the common problems encountered in writing technical write-ups?

 OBJECTIVES

1. Determine the level of awareness of the respondents about technical writing.

2. Identify the technical writing important.

3. Enumerate the different types of technical writing in various professional field.

4. Determine the advantages and disadvantages of technical writing.

5. Identify the common problems encountered in writing technical write-ups.

METHODOLOGY

Introduction,
Looking for Crafting of
Problems and
Respondents Instruments
Objectives

Presenting the Conducting an

Present the conclusion results/findings of the Interview
case study

INSTRUMENT

The research instrument used in this study is questionnaire. The researcher

formulated 10 questionnaires for the following professions and individuals;(3) Teachers,

(2) Barangay Officials (2) Student Leaders, (2) Government Employee and (1) Business

Owner which are all located in Sipocot, Camarines Sur. The questionnaire is composed

of 10 questions which focuses on knowing the principles, aspects and application of

technical writing in the various professions or field. To get first-hand information we the

researcher conducts an interview which lasted for 30 minutes for each respondents.

FINDINGS

Technical Writing in the Field of Education

Findings 1: Awareness of the Respondents about Technical Writing

Technical writing is a type that is used in a formal communication. It is a

communication between people who are under the same profession and they are usually

using technical terms or jargon in writing such write ups. Technical writing is the practice

of documenting processes, such as instructional materials. All three respondents agreed

that they are technical reason for they are working in an institution where technical

writing is widely used. This is parallel to the definition given by DuPuis, T. 2018 that if

you work in a technical field you are most likely performing technical writing. They have

the capability to write a technical because all of them have undergone trainings and

graduating in a four course is part of their training as a technical writer. Teachers and

Professors are always considering the content of the write up and who their receiver are.

Most common tools that they are using are laptops and Microsoft word.

Findings 2: Importance of Technical Writing

Technical writing is English serves as an essential tool in communicating or

conveying one’s ideas in a technical manner (Dubey, N.K. 2017). Technical writing is

important as it provides complex information and it can help in developing

communication skills. Technical writing is significant because it provides information

and instruction which can help a person understand a certain thing. Technical writing is
very much important especially as it serves as an evidence that a person have make a

certain write up just like the research papers.

Findings 3: Different Types of Technical Write-up in Various Field

In the field of teaching the different types of technical write ups, reports that contains

daily achievement, presentation that contains the lesson that will be presented in class.

Research Papers which is one of my requirement to finish a degree. Grading sheets which

contains the marks of the students, handouts that is use in discussion and resume that is

used for job application. The job industry will dictate exactly what type of materials a

certain person will write (DuPuis, T. 2018).

Findings 4: Advantage and Disadvantage of Technical Writings

The advantage is that it develops efficient and accurate writing skills and the

disadvantage is that you need a lot of time to prepare. Furthermore, technical writing is

the direct way of delivering the message to the audience. While on other hand the

disadvantage is the formats and the proper use of the technical terms or jargons. Some

writers find these guidelines restrictive because they prefer to have a free hand in

grammatical construction (Parker, K. 2019)

Findings 5: Problems Encountered in Technical Writing

The most common problem that teachers encounter in making technical write up

is the proper use of formats and the knowledge of the writer about the subject that they

are to write about. According to Carey S. (2016) there 7 most common problems in

writing a technical write up and same as the answers of the respondents and one of which
is a messy structure Teachers also find difficulties in minor mistakes like spelling,

vocabulary, structure and the choice of proper words.

Technical Writing in the Barangay

Findings 1: Awareness of the Respondents about Technical Writing

For Barangay Captain, technical writing is a type of writing used for formality.

This kind of writing is a useful thing for barangay official to create some papers such

certification for some purposes. This definition is connected on how Dupuis, T. 2018

explain that the technical writing continues to be a highly coveted skill in the professional

workplace. Technical writing is a tool to be guided in proper format of writing and

correct way of writing technical write ups. The secretary of the barangay defines

technical writing as a very useful type of writing in terms of doing my papers related to

the barangay. It is more about the formality type of technical write-ups. Both of the

barangay official agreed that they are a technical writer, by means of writing certification,

clearance and agreement. The officials said that they are proficient technical writer in

terms of technical write-ups about the papers in barangay, since after how many years

having the experience in their position. They have attended various seminars, for them to

become proficient technical writer.

Findings 2: Importance of Technical Writing

The Barangay captain said that the technical writing is important in aspect of

writing papers such as clearance, certificate and agreement for formality. It is very

essential to produce technical write-ups that have the specific purpose and audience as

well. The secretary also mentioned that technical writing is very useful type of writing to
produce with quality technical write-ups. According to Dubey, 017, technical writing

serves an essential tool in communicating or conveying one’s ideas, views, observations,

instructions and suggestions in a more logical and technical manner.

Findings 3: Different Types of Technical Write-up in Various Field

This are the different types of technical write-ups in the field of barangay;

Barangay clearance, Certifications, Letters, Request- For a certain receiver, Agreement-

For consensus or agreement, and Business clearance -clearance to operate a business.

Laptop, printer, computer and cellphones are the tools used for developing technical

write-ups in the field of barangay. In technical writing the writers should have the

consideration and both of the barangay official said that in technical writing it must have

the consideration to the people who are target readers or audience of the technical write-

ups. Another is the level of understanding of the people, to use appropriate words that can

easily understand, and the style of writing must be also consider. in technical writing you

must have the consideration to many factors includes audience, purpose, organization,

style, and the flow of writing (Moeini, S., 2014).

Findings 4: Advantages and Disadvantage of Technical Writing

The barangay official both stated that in technical writing, it is advantage to have

the proper format of writing a technical write-up. It is also easy to produce since we have

the technology, and if you have the desire in writing this will be good habit.

Disadvantages, technical writing is challenging sometimes, when you encountered

unfamiliar format of writing, and need to have correct symbols at all time. According to

Mooreti.com, technical writing can be tough sometimes and also you will have to put
your flow and thought so as and also the little pieces will have it correctly, the advantage

is it will provide you energy in writing once you keep up your desire to write. According

to Mooreti.com, technical writing can be tough sometimes and also you will have to put

your flow and thought so as and also the little pieces will have it correctly, the advantage

is it will provide you energy in writing once you keep up your desire to write.

Findings 5: Problems Encountered in Technical Writing

The barangay captain encountered trouble in thinking for an easy word that will

match the level of understanding of my resident. And the Secretary also have that

common problem in writing a proper wording for technical write-ups with accordance to

the knowledge of the audience, and another is the busy schedule and bundle of papers

need to accomplish. And both of them agreed that one of their problem is they need to

familiarize the rules of capitalization and how to use semi colon, in short it must be in a

proper use of symbols in writing. Most of the technical writers encountered glitches in

technical writing such as messy structure, too much jargon, poor punctuation and

inconsistency (Stan Carey, 2017).

Technical Writing of School Leaders

Findings 1: Awareness of the Respondents about Technical Writing

Technical writing has been defined by the student leaders as organized text that is

primarily intended for an audience whereas the information must contain credibility or

facts that becomes clear when it appears in public. In playing their role as president and

treasurer they considered themselves as technical writers that have enough capabilities in

writing technical papers in organization, it was being supported by the idea of Warnke
(2009) where she viewed technical writers are writers who compose technical documents

about science, computers, medicine and other technical subjects. Importantly, they have

both attended seminars and workshop upon winning the school organization election.

Findings 2: Importance of Technical Writing.

Technical writing presents facts and are concise contents that is easy to

understand and without thorough conceptualization. This has been considered as

importance of the technical writing in schools and other fields. School leaders have

considered technical writing as an important process of getting complete and accurate

information that is being supported with facts. Technical write-ups help them in

formulating papers in communicating inside and outside the school premises. According

to Chetia (2015) leadership requires excellent communication skills in technical writing

in order to motivate fellow students to act on activities in school settings.

Findings 3: Different Types of Technical Writing in Various Fields.

Technical write- ups have been used prominently in school organizations. Being

part of the school organizations at the same time being a student, they were tasked to

makes different types of different types of technical write – ups namely resolution,

accomplishment reports, request letters, project proposals and financial reports in which

the designed to express and state facts and truthfulness. The purpose of these write-ups is

to be able to organize events in school. And to generate accurate documents and effective

proposals, student leaders are mostly using crafting their documents in computer and

cellular devices and vital software like MS Word, MS Power Point, and MS Excel.

Findings 4: Advantages and Disadvantages of Technical Writing.

Technical writing is said to be beneficial to technical writers and readers as it provides

clear, complete and accurate information that leads to eradication of ignorance and gain

significant information about a particular subject matter and it makes things more formal.

However, technical writing is a disadvantage to those writers who aren’t used to write

technical write-ups it takes time to make it, compare to just making calls and personal

conversation.

Findings 5: Common Problems Encountered in Writing Technical Write – Ups.

Student leaders oftentimes encounter common problems in writing technical

write-ups like for instance, the shortage of information that will lead the documents into

becoming unclear, breakable and not easy to understand. Since writing technical write –

ups is crucial, writers are required to attend several seminars before they can craft papers

effectively.

Technical Writing in the Government

Findings 1: Awareness of the Respondents about Technical Writing

Technical writing is a kind of gathering information over the client and write it

into more formal way. It is where the authors are writing about a particular subject that

requires directions, instructions or explanation. Writing different documents for secretary

and treasurer in the municipality is not that easy, but because of this they can practice

being a technical writer. In the documents they made in the office they always consider

and assure the content of their write-ups is superb hence technical writing. They also

consider themselves as technical writers since they always write technical write-ups for

different purposes everyday as the nature of their job. However, even they claim that they
are technical writer they also admit that they do not undergone any trainings in

connection with how they are supposed to write technical write-ups. As Cabrera (2015)

stated in his article that it is the practice of researching information about a particular

topic and coming up with an accurate and simplified article. And it is performed

objectively rather than subjectively. This means that the writer only writes facts and

relevant information, any opinion is excluded.

Findings 2: Importance of Technical Writing.

In the case of the secretary and treasurer, technical writing is highly important.

Since have they been exposed to different papers, as a secretary and treasurer in the

municipality it is their job to do such and learn how to be a technical writer. In this field,

as for the secretary all the documents presented to the office of the Mayor, papers that are

passed in the regional office, or even municipality reports need to put it in formal. As for

the treasurer, she needs to validate all the documents coming from different barangays

and they are also the one who monitors and prepare reports for the income and expenses

of the municipality together with the auditing personnels and budgeting personnels.

Those papers are considered as valid documents hence it is required to be technical.

Moreover, it serves as an essential tool in communicating or conveying one’s ideas,

views, observations, instructions and suggestion at more legal and technical manner.

According to Ramjee (2018) technical writing is present in every workplace. It is used in

the instructions for how to operate new presentation equipment, office policies and

procedures, a proposal for the next client and any other document in which it needs to

translate specialized information into one that a reader can understand.

Findings 3: Different Types of Technical Writing in Various Fields.

 For the secretary, crafting minutes, collating reports, filing data, traditional and

repair manuals, and arranging appointments are some of the things I made. These are the

documents that are needed in the office of the Mayor, every time they have meetings his

duty is to design a minutes. Gathering data and reports are important too and making

appointments especially with the Mayor, it is strictly observed and required. For the

treasurer the documents they are oblige to prepare are the following; Cash book, Reports

of Appropriations, Obligations and Balances, Transmittal Letter, Report of Collection &

Deposit, Summary of Cash Payment, Record of Accountability for Accountable forms,

Summary of Checks Issued, Disbursement Voucher, Purchase Request, Request for

Quotation, Abstract of canvass and Award, Payroll, Liquidation Report, Monthly

Documentary Stamp and other various reports which are needed in the budgeting and

auditing Department. The main purpose of this documents is to provide transparency on

all the transactions of the municipality. In the Procurement Manual (2014) which is

covered in Sec. 3 of R.A 9184, stated the principles on the reason on how government

official should craft their technical write-ups based on the following purposes;

Transparency, Competitiveness, Accountability and Public Monitoring.

To easily write their technical write-ups both the secretary and the treasurer used

technology such as Microsoft word, excel and PowerPoint, adobe, notepad, WordPress,

adobe illustrator. they also make use of Google Docs. These only proves that with the aid

of technology technical write-ups and other paper works become easier to access and

write. Procurement Manual (2014) emphasize the use of modern technology in

Procurements in order to ensure an efficient and effective method. Additionally, Ramjee

(2018) believed that the explosion of technology stimulated the importance of technical
writing. Projects need technical writers to effectively communicate the design of a

system, its detailed specifications and the user’s instructions.

Findings 4: Advantages and Disadvantages of Technical Writing.

The two personnel from the municipality emphasizes that the advantage of

technical writing is that, it makes the paper/document more formal and valid. Since it is

to be submitted on the higher agency such as regional office, it should be formal, valid,

and the data must precise. It aims to deliver information in such a way that it is easily

understood. And the only disadvantage of this is that, when a person doing the reports

doesn’t have any background about technical writing and the choice and quality of words

might be subjective. As Kesi Parker (2018) argued that technical writing is very useful

specifically in documentation, a technical writers learn new things everyday they always

deal with new technologies, and they have to think deeper and learn much information to

work on a project

Findings 5: Common Problems Encountered in Writing Technical Write – Ups.

The common problems that they encountered every time they make documents

are; lack of productivity, lack of ideas, lack of confidence to write, getting real clients,

and when they are tasked to do a written report with little information. Because

sometimes they do not know what content should they include in the report. Though they

have the knowledge in writing technical write-up, still the problem lies on those problems

they encountered. Anastasia (2018) concluded that those problems are part of technical

writing, and it can also motivate the writer to work on their field. And, these challenges

will seem less scary with each passing day.

Technical Writing in the Field of Business

Findings 1: Awareness of the Respondents about Technical Writing

Business owner on her own perspective define technical writing as a writing that

is used in communicating in a much formal way, for instance the annual reports and

recommendation letter. The business owner then considers technical writing as a way of

communication in the same field. This definition of technical writing was parallel to how

it was defined by Pfeiffer & Adkins (2010) as mentioned in the study of (Isnin, 2017) in

which they defined technical writing as a communication activity in dealing and

delivering technical information and subjects such as in technology, engineering, science

and other fields with specific terminologies at certain workplaces through writing. In

terms of proficiency in technical write- ups the business owner claims that she does not

consider herself as a technical writing because she is not proficient in this field despite

the fact that it is part of her nature. However, while she claims that she is not proficient in

technical write-up she admitted that she studied business writing during her college and

even attended some seminars.

Findings 2: Importance of Technical Writing

The importance of technical Writing in business field according to the business

owner is that it is the easiest way to communicate in a formal way. In addition, she

emphasizes that it becomes her way to convey her ideas, suggestion and instruction in

different business she is connected with. Murray (2019) stated that a business partnership

is the same as personal partnership in which it requires clear communication and

understanding say for instance business agreement which is a type of technical write-ups.

Findings 3: Different Types of Technical Write-up in Various Field

 Different fields craft different technical write-ups in terms of business, the

business owner stated that the technical write-up she is writing are resignation letter,

recommendation letter, application letter and annual reports. Bendell (2017) stated that

business writing is indeed comprise of reports, emails, proposals and minutes in which

these technical writes-up plays a vital role in monitoring the progress if their business and

also serves as communication in other business industries. For an efficient and effective

writing she uses tools such as Microsoft word, PowerPoint, excel and Google Docs.

Indeed, the explosion of technology had been an advantage in crafting technical write-

ups. As stated by Bennett (2017) business planning can take up a lot of manager’s time

however technical write-ups can be easily done through the use of computers.

Findings 4: Advantage and Disadvantage of Technical Writings

In business several benefits can be derive using technical write ups, for the

business owner the advantages she gains in technical writing are first you will always

gain knowledge while making technical write-up, next you will become a good writer,

and lastly you can use it to gain or earn money. However, despite the various advantages

of using technical writing in business there are also some drawbacks in using it, for the

business owner some of the disadvantages of using technical writing are first it is not an

easy job, the next one is that you need to be patient to learn all of the things or maybe you

need to study for it and lastly technical writing requires endless study or research. That is

why one of the vital requirements in putting up a business is to be knowledgeable in

writing technical write-ups. Brooks (2017) stated that technical writing is the one

responsible in building a solid web presence in the field of business. That is why a good
business is a business who persuade people through written communication influence and

driven with an excellent technical writing skill leaders.

Findings 5: Problems Encountered in Technical Writing

Writing technical write-ups is a tedious task and several problems can also be

encountered in technical writing specifically if the consideration for technical writing was

not met. According to business owner some of the consideration in writing technical

writing is to make it simple, concise and clear. If these considerations are not met some

problems may arise in the write-ups like too much using of jargons and complicated

presentation of the data. This problem in technical writes-up may affect the whole run of

a business since it was stated by Dubey (2017) that technical writing is an essential tool

in communicating or conveying one’s ideas, views, observation, instruction and

suggestion in a technical manner, so if business owner lacks knowledge in writing

technical write-ups these may lead to misunderstanding and can even put your business at

risk. Even Ramjee (2018) states that technical writing is essential in attracting business

partners and investment. With this, the essential knowledge of writing technical writes-up

must be mastered by a business owner in order to continue the business’ productivity.

CONCLUSION

Technical writing is being used in the society be it inside the academe or in our

community. Technical write ups are widely used inside the school, lesson plans, research

paper reports and reports are few of the write ups that is being used in the field of

education while business report, annual reports on business organizations. For brangay

and official paper, indigency letter, reports, minutes, clearance are the technical writing
they use. Technical writing in English serves as an essential tool in communicating or

conveying one's ideas, views, observations, instructions, and suggestions in a more

logical and technical manner. (Dubey,N.K, 2017). Technical writing is concerning with

formal manner of writing, this write is using tecnical terms such as jargons that only

specific audience will understand.

Technical writing is essential and very important as it serves as an evidence to any

situation. It can be defined as a communication activity in dealing and delivering

technical information and subjects such as in technology, engineering, science and other

fields with specific terminologies at certain workplaces through writing (Husin &

Subatira, 2010). Like for example a minutes, it contains all the information that has been

discussed in a certain meeting and who were the participants in the meeting. This

communication activity may differ in format and purpose in accordance to the field of

specialties that the sender and the receiver suit in. Thus, the researchers have discovered

that each and every field of specialties has their own format on how to compose their own

technical write ups.

According to Kurtus (2003), being well informed about technical writing, subject

matters and having skills in using writing tools are important in being a technical writer.

Knowledge can make the writing process easier and increases the confidence of the

technical writer on its field. The knowledge must be specified and clearly identified and

must cater the needs of the particular receiver in the purpose of writing the technical

write up. Different professionals have different necessities in dealing with technical

{formal} writing on their own fields of specialization. Teachers are to make sure that

they can create a technical writing materials that are connected in teaching; local and
national government employees are to showcase a satisfactorily technical write-up that

deals on the government matters; business owner are to comply in the identified technical

write-up that are being asked from them and to manage and supervise their business;

some other fields of professionals complying on the technical write-up that deals on their

professions. Therefore, technical writer must classify which particular type of technical

writer they are belong, thus identify the purpose of writing the technical write-up in order

to disseminate information clearly and correctly.

According to Carey S. (2016) there are seven most common problems in writing a

technical write up such as: 1) messy structure, 2) poor punctuation, 3) inconsistency, 4)

too much jargon, 5) too much abstraction, 6) unclear antecedents, and 7) dense

presentation. The presence of these seven identified common problems can make the

technical write-up less credible. Furthermore, Anastasia (2018) enumerate some other

problems in writing technical write-up namely lack of productivity, lack of ideas, lack of

confidence to write, getting real clients, and when they are tasked to do a written report

with little information and concluded that those problems are part of technical writing,

and it can also motivate the writer to work on their field. And, these challenges will seem

less scary with each passing day. Since there are many kinds technical write-up and each

one has its own format and purpose, the technical writer can be lost on the direction of

writing the technical write-up most especially to those who are not well informed about

the technical write-up they are writing. Teachers are to make their technical writing

materials as organized and clear as possible in order for students and co-workers to

understand and believe the content of their technical write-up. Same thing falls to those
who are writing technical write-up related to government matters, business papers, and

academe-related technical write-ups.

Certainly, technical writing is an integral part in all professional fields in

order to make things well-organized. This strengthen the foundation of each professions

to create peace and order among the person’s involved most especially the sender and the

receiver of the technical write-up. Furthermore, DuPuis (2018) stated that technical

writing is a skill needed across multiple jobs today. This communication activity does not

limit on communication between the receiver and the sender of the technical write up.

This activity is also considered as a way of recording, investigating, proving and

improving new inventions that are being develop in the current world by the its people

who are becoming more and more genius and extra innovative in making new inventions

in order to make the world convenient for everyone.

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APPENDICES
 Republic of the Philippines
CENTRAL BICOL STATE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE
Sipocot, Camarines Sur
Telefax No. (054) 450-6108
February ___, 2020
____________________
____________________
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Madams/Sir:
Greetings.
We, the BSEd 2-English major student are conducting a case study entitled
“Investigating Technical Writing: Its Nature, Usage and Importance in Various
Professional Fields—A case Study, in one of our major subject which is Technical
Writing.
In lined with this, we would like to invite you to be one of our respondents in this
study. Rest assured that your responses to the questions will be kept confidential. The
interview takes around 30 minutes only.
If you are willing to participate please suggest a day and time that suits you and
will try to be available. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask and
contact us @ 09509299741.
May this request merits your most favorable approval. Thank you and God Speed.

Respectfully yours;

MARVIN ABES STEPHANIE MADERAZO KATRINA MARIE OLIVA

Researcher Researcher Researcher

LESLIE CUYA MARY FRANCE MALTO MELANIE ROSE REYES

Researcher Researcher Researcher

DANILYN JOVEN
Researcher

Noted by:
TEODORO JAN M. MIRATE
Instructor
INTERVIEW QUESTIONNAIRE

Instruction: Please answer the following question honestly and briefly.

1. What is technical writing for you?

__________________________________________________________

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___________________________________________________________

2. Do you consider yourself as a technical writer? Provide justification.

___________________________________________________________

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___________________________________________________________

3. How proficient are you in writing your technical write-ups? How do you say so?

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

4. What are the trainings you have attended in order to be a proficient technical

writer?

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

5. List down the different types of technical write-ups you are using in your field.

Specify its purpose.

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___________________________________________________________

6. What tools do you use for developing technical write-ups?

___________________________________________________________

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7. What is the importance of technical writing?

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

8. What are the common problems you have encountered in writing your technical

write-ups?

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9. What are the advantages and disadvantages of technical writing?

___________________________________________________________

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10. What are your considerations in writing your technical write-ups?

___________________________________________________________

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DOCUMENTATION
PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name: Marvin L. Abes

Address: Duang Niog Libmanan Camarines Sur

Citizenship: Filipino

Religion: Roman Catholic

Civil Status: Single

A. Educational Attainment:

Tertiary: Central Bicol State University of Agriculture-Sipocot

Impig, Sipocot, Camarines Sur

2018 - Present

Secondary: Eduardo V Agomaa National High School,

Duang Niog LIbmanan Camarines Sur

2018

Elementary: Duang Niog Elementary School

Duang Niog Libmanan Camarines Sur

2012

B. Membership in Different Organizations:

ssss
 CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name: Leslie Malacad Cuya

Address: Lubigan Jr. Sipocot Camarines Sur

Citizenship: Filipino

Religion: Roman Catholic

Civil Status: Single

A. Educational Attainment:

Tertiary: Central Bicol State University of Agriculture-Sipocot

Impig, Sipocot, Camarines Sur

Secondary: Sipocot National High School

Tara, Sipocot, Camarines Sur

2018

Elementary: Lubigan Jr. Elementary School

Lubigan Jr. Sipocot, Camarines Sur

2012

B. Membership in Different Organizations: SK Official

C.Seminars/Workshops Attended

Title Date

Mandatory Training June 23, 2019

Seminar on Various Philippine Laws and Provision October 18, 2019

On VAWC and Other Related Laws

Leadership Training and Planning Workshop February 1, 2020

 CURRICULUM VITAE

Personal Information

Name: Danilyn C. Joven

Address: Libod 2, Libmanan, Camarines Sur

Citizenship: Filipino

Religion: Roman Catholic

Civil Status: Single

A. Educational Attainment:

Tertiary: Central Bicol State University of Agriculute- Sipocot

2018 - Present

Secondary: Bicol Central Academy

2018

Elementary: Uson Elemnetary School

2012

B. Membership in Different Organizations:

Class Officers Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS)

Business Manager 1st and 2nd Semester S/Y 2017-2018

Bicol Central Academy

Libod #1 Libmanan, Camarines Sur

Class Officers BSED 2 – English

Business Manager 1st and 2nd Semester S/Y 2018-2019

Central Bicol State University of Agriculture – Sipocot

Sipocot, Camarines Sur

C. Seminar/Workshops Attended:

Title Dates

Driving NC II

TESDA-CASIFMAS February 24, 2018

Work Immersion

Philippine National Police Libmanan Station January 15-26, 2018

Seminar on “The Responsible Parenting:

An Introduction to Reproductive Health;

Premarital Sex”

Rural Health Unit I February 14, 2017

Business Orientation

Department of Trade and Industry March 22, 2016

 CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Name: Stephanie I. Maderazo

Address: Ibid, Libmanan, Cmarines Sur

Citizenship: Filipino

Religion: Catholic

Civil Status: Single

A. Educational Attainment:

Tertiary: CENTRAL BICOL STATE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE

Impig, Sipocot, Camarines Sur

2018 - Present

Secondary: SAN JUAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Handong, Libmanan, Camarines Sur

2018

Elementary: LIBMANAN NORTH CENTRAL SCHOOL

Libod #1, Libmanan, Camarines Sur

2012

B. Membership in Different Organizations:

Literary Editor - The Builders

Secretary - Brgy. Ibid Sangguniang Kabataan

C. Seminars/ Workshops Attended

Title Dates

 Pagpukaw: Enlivening the Campus Journalist’s September 6 – 7, 2019

Roles against Yellow Journalism

 Appreciation Course on SK Financial Management November 26 – 27, 2019

 CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name: MARY FRANCE L. MALTO

Address: Lourdes, Lupi, Camarines Sur

Citizenship: Filipino

Religion: Roman Catholic

Civil Status: Single

A.Educational Attainment:

Tertiary: Central Bicol State University of Agriculture-Sipocot

Impig, Sipocot, Camarines Sur

BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION- Major in English

2018-Present

Secondary: Colacling National High School

Colacling Lupi, Camarines Sur

2018

Elementary: Lourdes Elementary School

Lourdes, Lupi, Camarines Sur

2012
B. Membership in Different Organizations:

Secretary & News Write- The builders

C. Seminars/ Workshops Attended

Title Dates

PAGPUKAW: Enlivening the Campus Journalists’ Role

September 6-7, 2019
against Yellow Journalism

Seminar On Various Philippine Laws and Provisions On October 18, 2019

VAWC and Other Related Laws

 CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name: Melanie Rose SJ Reyes

Address: San Bartolome St. South Centro

Sipocot Camarines Sur

Citizenship: Filipino

Religion: Roman Catholic

Civil Status: Single

A.Educational Attainment:

Tertiary: Central Bicol State University of Agriculture – Sipocot

BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION

Major in English

Secondary: Sipocot National High School

Tara, Sipocot, Camarines Sur

2012 – 2018

Elementary: Sipocot South Central School

San Juan Avenue, Sipocot, Camarines Sur

2007 - 2012

B. Membership in Different Organizations:

 The Builders
C. Seminars/Workshops Attended

Title Dates

PAGPUKAW: Enlivening the Campus Journalists’ Role

September 6-7, 2019
against Yellow Journalism

Seminar On Various Philippine Laws and Provisions On October 18, 2019

VAWC and Other Related Laws

CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name: Katrina Marie A. Oliva

Address: Cotmo, Sipocot, Camarines Sur

Citizenship: Filipino

Religion: Roman Catholic

Civil Status: Single

A. Educational Attainment:

Tertiary: CENTRAL BICOL STATE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE-SIPOCOT

-2018- Present

Secondary: ANIB NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

-Anib, Sipocot, Camarines Sur

-2018

Elementary: COTMO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

- Cotmo, Sipocot, Camarines Sur

-2012