The document outlines various technical communication topics, including fundamentals, forms, presentation strategies, and communication skills. It covers characteristics of technical writing, types of reports, proposal writing, public speaking techniques, and interview preparation. Additionally, it addresses barriers to communication and the importance of effective business communication competencies.
The document outlines various technical communication topics, including fundamentals, forms, presentation strategies, and communication skills. It covers characteristics of technical writing, types of reports, proposal writing, public speaking techniques, and interview preparation. Additionally, it addresses barriers to communication and the importance of effective business communication competencies.
Technical Communication: Features & Distinction • 20-21(1.a): Describe various characteristics of technical writing • 21-22(1.a): Describe how clarity can be achieved in technical communication. • 21-22(2.a): List differences 10 between general and technical communication. • 22-23(3.b): Point out the important differences between Technical Communication and General Communication. • 22-23(7.a): Explore the different stages of communication process • 20-21(3.a): Technical communication and general communication are poles apart as they differ in all aspects. Elucidate. Language as a tool of Communication • 21-22(3.a): "Language is the expression of ideas by means of speech-sounds combined into words." Elucidate different features of language establishing as a tool. • 22-23(2.a): “Language is a tool of communication but there are exceptions too.” Explain with your original comments. Dimensions of Communication • 20-21(1.i): What are the dimensions of speeches? Technical Writing: Sentences, Paragraph, Technical Style • 20-21(1.b): Explain deductive order. • 22-23(1.b): What do you mean by deductive method of paragraph writing? • 20-21(2.a): Describe the basic requirements of paragraph development. • 21-22(1.b): Explain devices to obtain coherence in writing • 23-24(1.a): State four essential purpose of communication in life. • 23-24(1.b): Recall the importance of clarity in expert technical lectures. The flow of Communication • 20-21(3.b): How information flows at various levels in an organization? Explain in detail. • 21-22(3.b): Explain in detail the various directions in which communication flows. • 22-23(1.e): What is lateral flow of communication? • 23-24(2.a): Analyze various directions in which communication flows in an organization to function it successfully. Barriers to Communication • 22-23(3.a): List and elucidate the barriers to communication. How can we overcome those barriers? • 23-24(3.a): Classify the barriers that make communication ineffective. Analyze the reason due to which problem arises. Unit 2: Forms of Technical Communication Technical Report • 20-21(1.c): How many types of reports are there? • 21-22(1.c): How will you differentiate between investigative and feasibility report? • 21-22(4.b): Describe different types of reports. Discuss the style of a report. • 23-24(1.e): Express two differences between the report and the proposal. Thesis/Project writing • 23-24(5.b): Discuss the structure of a project report. Synopsis writing • 20-21(4.b): Describe synopsis with its structure. Technical research Paper writing • 20-21(2.b): Explain 7 C's or principle of business writing. • 21-22(2.b): Explain the structure of Technical research paper. • 22-23(1.h): What is the use of Appendices in a technical research paper? • 23-24(2.b): Discuss the structural elements of a research paper to be presented in a conference. Seminar & Conference paper writing • 20-21(1.d): What do you mean by seminar? • 22-23(1.c): What difference did you find between seminar and conference? • 20-21(6.a): What are the techniques to improve seminar/conference skills? Expert Technical Lecture • 21-22(1.d): What do you understand by theme clarity in expert technical lecture? • 22-23(1.i): How theme clarity is important in expert technical lecture? 7 Cs of effective business writing • 22-23(4.b): Discuss the 7Cs of effective business writing. C.V./Resume writing • 20-21(4.a): What are salient features of resume? Write a short resume for the post of technical executive in HCL at Lucknow. Invent necessary details. • 21-22(4.a): State different types of resume? Infosys invites application for the position of executive engineer, draft a resume to submit for the same with necessary details. • 22-23(2.e): What is the difference between CV and Resume? Prepare a handsome resume for the post of a software engineer in MNC. Add the necessary details by yourself. Technical Proposal • 22-23(4.a): Write a technical proposal to the head of you organization for building a gymnasium hall in the premises. Invent necessary details along with cost estimate. • 23-24(5.a): Prepare a proposal for tree plantation drive in your nearby area for safeguarding the environment. Invent necessary details by your own. Unit 3: Technical Presentation: Strategies & Techniques Presentation: Forms • 20-21(1.e): Define classroom presentation. • 22-23(1.f): What is extemporaneous method of presentation? Interpersonal Communication • 21-22(1.e): Define interpersonal communication. Public Speaking • 20-21(1.f): Describe the essentials of good public speaking. • 21-22(1.f): Determine the essentials of good public speaking. • 20-21(2.c): What are the four modes of speech delivery which can be used for making a presentation? • 22-23(2.c): What are the methods of Public speaking? How does humour contribute to liveliness in speech? • 21-22(5.a): Analyze factors responsible for effective Public Speaking? Discuss the essentials techniques to make it influential. Overcoming Stage Fear • 20-21(5.a): What are the tips to overcome stage fear or stage fright? Audience Analysis & retention of audience interest • 20-21(5.b): Explain audience analysis with different factors. • 21-22(2.c): Explore various factors of audience analysis. State some of the ways to retain audiences. • 22-23(5.b): Write a note on audience analysis or audience participation in reference to quizzes & interjection. Unit 4: Technical Communication Skills Interview skills • 20-21(6.b): How to prepare for interviews? Discuss briefly. • 21-22(6.a): Enumerate the factors to be emphasized upon while preparing for an interview? • 22-23(2.b): List the various skills / traits which an interview panel looks for while selecting a candidate. • 23-24(1.c): Articulate importance of body language during an interview. Group Discussion • 20-21(1.g): What is the objective of interviews? • 21-22(1.g): Figure out the objective of group discussion. • 20-21(2.d): What are different types of group discussion? Discuss briefly. • 21-22(2.d): What personality traits are exhibited during group discussion? Discuss briefly. • 23-24(1.d): Give reason why group discussion is part of reccruitment activity. • 22-23(6.a): What are the objectives and methods of group discussion? Argumentation skills • 20-21(1.h): Define discourse competence. • 21-22(1.h): Define critical thinking with its importance. • 22-23(1.d): How critical thinking plays an important role in the success of any argument? • 21-22(5.b): Discover the devices used during argumentation skills. Critical thinking • 23-24(6.a): Explore thinking and its tools. Illustrate five types of thinking utilized in everyday life. Effective business communication competence • 21-22(6.b): Discuss different types of effective business communication competencies. • 22-23(6.b): What is meant by effective business communication competence? • 23-24(6.b): Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to perceive, understand, and manage one's own emotions and relationships. Examine four essential components of Emotional Intelligence. Socio-linguistic competence • 23-24(2.d): List the cognitions, emotions and behavioral skills required for social competence. State the impact of communication on social competence. Unit 5: Dimensions of Oral Communication & Voice Dynamics Code and Content • 20-21(1.j): What is content? Stimulus & Response • 20-21(7.b): Discuss the process of communication in details. • 21-22(7.b): Evaluate the steps involved in carrying out the process of communication. • 23-24(3.b): Describe diagrammatically cyclic nature of Communication process. • 21-22(1.i): Assess the importance of pronunciation etiquette during speaking. • 22-23(2.d): Describe key attributes for pronunciation etiquette. Syllables • 21-22(1.j),22-23(1.a): Define syllable with the help of examples. Vowel sounds & Consonant sounds • 22-23(1.j): Differentiate between vowel sound and consonant sound. Tone • 20-21(7.a): Explain rising tone and falling tone in details. Flow in Speaking • 23-24(7.b): Explore Maslow's five-tier model theory of the hierarchy of needs with respect to personality. Speech & personality • 20-21(2.e): Explain professional personality attributes. • 21-22(2.e): Classify importance of various professional personality Attributes. • 23-24(2.e): Explain Swami Vivekanand 5-self theory of personality development. • 22-23(7.b): Discuss the importance of various professional personality attributes.. Professional Personality Attributes • 21-22(7.a): Explain paralinguistic features of speech. • 22-23(5.a): How the voice dynamics (Paralinguistic): can be fine tuned to breathe life in presentation? • 23-24(1.g): Differentiate between webinar, webcast and podcast. • 23-24(4.b): Main function of a communication network is to facilitate the transmission of message. Identify different types of formal networks. • 23-24(7.a): Express strategies to write effective email. Customize an email on behalf of your head of the institution inviting the people to participate in a blood donation camp organized in your campus. Invent necessary details on your own and stick to appropriate email format. • 23-24(2.c): Demonstrate difference between elevator and business pitch. Show eight-step process for pitching an idea.
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• 23-24(4.a): Statement of Purpose is an essay that highlights your intentions of applying
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