Prepared by: Reviewed by: Noted by: Approved by:

RICA PEARL D. AREOLA MYLENE EUBLERA ARIEL Y. LEONIN, MALL VIRGO C. LOPEZ, Ph. D.
Instructor, SOC Dean, SOC Director for Curriculum and Vice President for Academics
Instruction

A. COURSE INFORMATION:

COURSE CODE CDI 265 NO. OF UNITS 3

COURSE TITLE Technical English 1

PREREQUISITE/S

DEPARTMENT/ Scool of Criminology SCHOOL Urdaneta and

PROGRAM Tayug Campus

2023- 2024 SEMESTER Third Term,

First Wave

INSTRUCTOR Rica Pearl D. Areola

VENUE STUDENTS BS Crim-2 SCHEDULE Monday and

Thursday
(Urdaneta
Campus)
(8:00 AM-4:00
PM)

Wednesday
and Saturday
(Tayug
Campus)
(8:00 AM-4:00
PM)

B. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course-aims to develop the student's ability in effective construction of business correspondence
and technical reports. This course covers the study of the language, facts and mechanics of business
correspondence. It also provides students with the vocabulary and techniques of business and technical
communication.

WHERE IS THE COURSE SITUATED IN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE UNIVERSITY’S

CORE VALUES?

Pioneer: Demonstrates creativity, innovation, excellence, and leadership skills.

Compassion: Builds lifelong relationships with fellowmen and develops a sense of

responsibility and foresight to create a positive impact towards the environment.

Service: Manifests sincerity, courtesy, and regard in order to create an outward effect
✓ towards the community.

Truth: Develops research skills to explore and search for truth across different academic
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C. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLOs) ALIGNED TO THE COURSE:

(Based on CMO No. 75, s. 2017)
PLO.1 Demonstrate mastery of subject matter/discipline.
PLO.2 Demonstrate a variety of thinking skills in planning, monitoring, assessing, and reporting
learning processes and outcomes.

D. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs):

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) Alignment to PLOs

CLO1: Apply the standard format of Police Report Writing. PLO1

Recall the parts of speech and verb agreement.

CLO2: Identify and classify the different kinds of offenses. PLO1

Exemplify index and non index crime. PLO2
Demonstrate fairness in making Police Report.

CLO3: Demonstrate neat, brief and concise recording. PLO2

Organize Recording.
Execute Resourcefulness.

CLO4: Execute immediate action in submitting spot report. PLO1

PLO2

CLO5: Recognize the inter-agency linkages. PLO1

Apply the roles and goals of an investigator. PLO2
Implement patience and commitment.

CLO6: Prepare the case referral for preliminary investigation to the PLO1
prosecutor’s office. PLO2
Acknowledge the rights of the accused.

CLO7: Assume responsibilities in information dissemination. PLO2

Demonstrate initiative in data gathering.

CLO8: Utilize the 5W’s and 1H. PLO1

Organize police reports according to case folder. PLO2

CLO9: Create the standard format of police report. PLO1

Observe proper protocol. PLO2

CLO10: Describe and identify the special events that the investigator PLO1
encounters. PLO2
Categorize the agency concern for significant/special events.

E. COURSE OUTLINE and LEARNING HOURS:

Course Outline Assessment Alignment to Estimated

CLOs Contact
or Learning Hours

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Module 0: Course Orientation

Module 1: Basic Concepts/ Review of A twenty-item enumeration CLO1 9 hours

Subject activity for review of
A. Figure of Speech concepts/review of subjects
B. Definition of Technical Writing
C. Concept of Report/Technical
writing A twenty-item multiple
choice type of quiz will be
given to test the progress of
learning. The scope of the
quiz will be the various
definitions of technical
writing and figure of speech.

Module 2: Police Report Writing Students are required to CLO1 9 hours

A. Qualities of a good Police Writing present/report orally the CLO3
Report different qualities, values,
B. Preparations in Report Writing
principles and purposes after
C. Values of Report Writing
D. Principles of Report Writing every discussion to test their
E. Purposes of Report Writing understanding.
F. Important uses of Police Writing

Module 3.1: Elements of Style and Write various sentences using CLO1 9 hours
Mechanics the elements of style, CLO3
A. mechanics and special
1. Style
techniques of technical
2. Mechanics
B. Conventions of Language writing. (20 points)
1. Punctuations
2. Capitalization
3. Abbreviation
4. Numbers
5. Spellings
3.2 Special Techniques of Technical
Writing
1. Ways of expanding a Formal
Definition.
2. Details
3. Examples
4. Comparison and contrast
5. Cause and effect

Module 4: Technical Communication The student will compose CLO1 9 hours

1. Quality Content well-formulated sentences CLO3
2. Language showcasing technical CLO4
3. Format
communication and the
4.2 10 Characteristics of a Good
Technical Communicator characteristics of a good
technical writer.

Module 5: Narrative of Police Report Students will perform oral CLO5 9 hours
A. Concerns to be addressed in the narrative police reporting using the CLO6
of police reporting. 5W’s and 1H in objective CLO8
1. 5w’s and 1H
tone. Differentiate formal and CLO 9
2. Action taken
3. Status of the case informal report and define the
categories and types of police
5.1 Tone of Police Report report.
A. Objective Tone

5.2 Classification of Police Report

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1. Informal Report
2. Formal Report

5.3 Categories and Types of Police Report

1. Spot report
2. Special Report
3. Progress Report
4. Investigation Report
5. Beat Inspection

Module 6: Letter Formats and Report Students will create CLO4 9 hours
Formats memorandums using the CLO5
1. Block Format different letter formats and CLO6
2.Fomal Letter Format
tones of memorandum. CLO9
3. Subject to letter format
CLO10
6.1 Memorandum and parts of a
memorandum
1. Tones of Memorandum
2. Positions and placement
3. Purpose of Memorandum

F. TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS:

TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS/ TARGETED CLOS

ACTIVITIES

Report Writing CLO1

Interactive instruction and facilitated discussion CLO3 and CLO7

Think-Pair-Share activity CLO3 and CLO4

Advanced reading/research CLO6 and CLO7

G. FINAL COURSE OUTPUT DETAILS AND RUBRICS:

Assessment TARGETED
Task CLOs

Assessment and Final Course Output: CLO1

CLO2
Assessment Tasks: CLO3
CLO4
 Development Profile of a Selected Learner (Course Output): Targeting CLO1, CLO2,
CLO3, CLO4

Rubrics for Assessment:

1. Content Accuracy (30%): Accuracy of the information provided.

2. Clarity and Coherence (25%): Logical flow and clear presentation of ideas.
3. Application of Technical Writing Principles (20%): Proper use of technical writing
principles and conventions.
4. Presentation Skills (15%): Effectiveness in oral presentations and written
communication.
5. Completeness (10%): Inclusion of all required components and thoroughness.

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 Analytic Rubric for the Course Output

CRITERIA EXEMPLARY ACCOMPLISHED DEVELOPING BEGINNING

4 3 2 1
Sources Source information Source information Source information Very little or no
collected for all collected for all collected for source information
graphics, facts and graphics, facts and graphics, facts and was collected.
quotes. All quotes. Most quotes, but not
documented in documented in documented in
desired format. desired format. desired format.
Task Fulfilment All requirements All requirements are One requirement More than one
are met and met. was not completely requirement was
exceeded. met. not completely
met.
Mechanics of the No misspellings There are fewer There are few There are a lot of
Document in the and/or grammatical misspellings and/or misspellings and/or errors in spelling
Video Material errors. grammatical errors. grammatical errors. and/or grammar.
Content Covers topic in Includes essentials Includes essential Content is minimal
depth with details knowledge about the information about OR there are
and examples. topic. Subject the topic but there several factual
Subject knowledge knowledge appears to are 1-2 factual errors.
is excellent. be good. errors.
Organization Content is well Meets the given Content is logically There was no clear
organized based on requirements, but the organized for the or logical
the given overall organization most part. organizational
requirements. of topics appears structure.
flawed.
Group Dynamics The team worked The team worked The team worked Team did not
well together to well together most of well together most collaborate or
achieve objectives. the time, with only a of the time, with communicate well.
Each member few occurrences of only a few Some members
contributed in a communication occurrences of would work
valuable way to the breakdown or failure communication independently,
project. All data to collaborate when breakdown or without regard to
sources indicated a appropriate. failure to objectives or
high level of Members were collaborate when priorities. A lack of
mutual respect and mostly respectful of appropriate. But respect and regard
collaboration. each other. members lack of was frequently
respect to each noted.
other.

Holistic Rubric for Subjective Type of Quizzes and Assignments

Point Description
16- 20 points (if 20 points) Exemplary: The teacher is able to easily identify the focus of the work and is
engaged by its clear focus and relevant details. Information is presented
logically and naturally. There are no more than two mechanical errors or
9- 10 points (if 10 points)
misspelled words to distract the reader.

11-15 points (if 20 points) Accomplished: The teacher is easily able to identify the focus of the student's
work which is supported by relevant ideas and supporting details.
Information is presented in a logical manner that is easily followed. There is

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6- 8 points (if 10 points) minimal interruption to the work due to misspellings and/or mechanical
errors.
6- 10 points (if 20 points) Developing: The teacher can identify the central purpose of the student's
work without little difficulty and supporting ideas are present and clear. The
information is presented in an orderly fashion that can be followed with little
3- 5 points (if 10 points) difficulty. There are some misspellings and/or mechanical errors, but they do
not seriously distract from the work.

0- 5 point/s (if 20 points) Beginning: The teacher cannot clearly or easily identify the central ideas or
purpose of the student's work. Information is presented in a disorganized
fashion causing the him to have difficulty following the student’s ideas.
There are many misspellings and/or mechanical errors that negatively affect
0-2 point/s (if 10 points)
the teacher’s ability to read the work.

H. GRADING SYSTEM:

Component Weight Description

Midterm 40 % Midterm assessment usually covers the first two or three modules
Assessment taken in the course. The equal distribution of test items from each
module is assured through a Table of Specifications (TOS).
Total number of items: 50
Nature of test: Multiple- choice type
Date of examination: October 25, 2023

Quizzes and 60 % A quiz or assignment is a quick assessment to test a students’ level

Assignments of knowledge regarding course contents covered in a module,
providing the teacher with understanding into the student's progress
and any existing knowledge gaps. For subjective types of quizzes/
assignments, holistic rubric will be used to assess students’
responses.

Final Assessment 60 % Final assessment usually covers a part of the first 2-3 modules and
must emphasize those modules covered during finals. The equal
distribution of test items from each module is assured through a
Table of Specifications (TOS). Failure to comply with final
assessment may result in an incomplete (INC) grade mark of the
student in the course.
Total number of items: 60
Nature of test: Multiple- choice type
Date of examination: October 25, 2023

Quizzes and 20 % The same description as quizzes and assignments described above.
Assignments

Course Output/ 20 % Course output/ Performance is a requirement that reflects the

Performance students’ achieved competences from the course. It could be an
academic paper, portfolio, or an individual or group performance.
Course output/ Performance should allow students to apply
acquired competences through lifelike educational experiences.
Failure to comply with course output/ performance may result in an
incomplete (INC) grade mark of the student in the course.

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H. REQUIRED READINGS:

1. PCOL Judy S. Lopez Cum of Secondary Education in University of Santo Thomas, masters
Degree in Customs Administration,Masters Degree in National Security Administration Doctor of
Philosophy in Development Administration Laude License Criminologist, License Professional
Teacher
2. PCpl Thomas B. Tainan Bachelors of Science in Criminology and Masters of Science in Criminal
Justice with specialization in Criminology
3. Darlito Bernard G. Delizo Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology, former dean of Polythecnic
Collegeof La Union, former Faculty member of University of Baguio.
4. Ricardo M. Guevera top 2 Criminology Licensure Examination, MA Criminology, correctional
Administration : dean of instruction – criminology, Academia de San Lorenzo; Licensure
Consultant and Criminology Board Reviewer
5. P/SUPT Williard Dela Cruz Vinas PHD Intertan Affairs service, Registered Criminologist. Doctor
of Philosophy in Criminology.

I. SUGGESTED READINGS:

Internet Sources:
1. NBI Manual of Operation
2. PNP Manual

J. CLASS POLICIES:

1. Attendance: The students are responsible to attend classes and are required to attend synchronous
sessions. If the student is not able to attend class, only health and emergency reasons will be
acknowledged. Excuse letters must be submitted together with a valid document (medical
certificate). Students with 5 or more absences will be dropped from the class. In this course,
attendance is essential. You will be doing a number of activities individually or collaboratively. As
such, when you are absent from class, you actually miss a lot. Absent students will be responsible
for finding out what material was covered and what assignments were made.

2. Class Preparation and Demeanor: Students are expected to attend class well-prepared by
reading, understanding, and completing assigned tasks. Students are expected to enter the class 10
minutes before the schedule, wear complete uniform and ID, and must find an area that is free
from unnecessary sounds

3. Intellectual Honesty: Students must always practice intellectual honesty. Cheating and plagiarism
are not tolerated in the University and may be subject to failing the course or expulsion.

4. Data Privacy: Sharing of files is allowed in the class such as taking photos of PowerPoint
presentations and downloading learning videos. However, sharing files with external parties is
strictly prohibited. Sanctions such as getting a failing grade or dropping from the class will be
given to students who do not comply with the class data privacy guidelines.

5. Academic Integrity: The use of Chat GTP is not encouraged from use on assignments in the
course. Chat GPT is simply a tool and should not be utilized as a way to produce first and final
drafts of your paper. Every assignment submission will be graded using the rubric provided in the
syllabus. Most importantly, be reminded that Chat GPT may not develop high-quality work that
earns a passing grade. It is your responsibility to produce and review and revise all work before
submitting to the instructor.

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 6. INC and IP Marks: In Progress (IP) Grade Mark is given to astudent who has on-going research
engagement by the end of aterm. However, the student is required to comply within the
givenresearch extension period before the mark is changed to “INC”.IP is also given to astudent
who is due for special examinations but must be finalizedwithin five (5) days after the conduct of
the exam, otherwise the studentshall be marked “INC” and shall comply with the “INC”
removalprocedure. On the other hand, Incomplete (INC) grade mark is given to students who
failed to take the final exam and non-submission of major requirement/s

K. CONSULTATION HOURS:

NAME OF FACULTY EMAIL DAY TIME

Monday
Rica Pearl D. Areola [email protected] Wednesday 8:00-4:00 AM

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