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Expository Writing

  • Teacher
    Mr. Anmol Ahmed
  • Category
    Hybrid
  • Duration
    32

Course Introduction

Course Highlight
  • Level
    BS/Master
  • Credit Hours
    3
  • Lessons
    32
  • Type
    Hybrid
About the course

This course provides an overview of Expository writing with emphasis on composing different types of professional documents. Out of the four skills of language, this course is focused on understanding the genres of expository writing used for explanation, information, cause and effect, comparison & contrast, persuasion and research-based review. The students will be given an exposure to different types of the audience to compose their draft for an improved comprehension. The three stages of the writing process will be explained in detail with pertinent examples of drafting a persuasive thesis statement and the consequent paragraphs which are coherent and based on authentic citations. The traits of technical writing alongside the detailed explanation of different types of professional documents will help students learn the audiovisual representation of data in the form of graphs, diagrams, maps and tables. The students will also learn to report their data in the form of face-to-face and online presentations. Lastly, the course inculcates academic integrity among learners by elaborating on different referencing and citation systems to avoid plagiarism.

Syllabus

Course Learning Objectives

This course will guide the students to identify and describe a subject matter, to analyze it in detail, and propose a set of solutions in the appropriate format of expository writing that is comprehensible for the target readers. Additionally, the learners will develop the correct research practices based on selecting and evaluating pertinent research works and sources, and effectively integrate and cite these references to retain academic integrity in the university and the workplace. Students are expected to give and explain their own perspectives logically, and critically respond to the professional documents written by other writers. Specific objectives are as follows:

  • To develop an understanding of writing procedures and formatting in professional correspondence. ? To help the students learn how to organize the information in the different formats of expository writing.
  • To make the students cognizant of the different types of professional documents, the application of visual aids to enhance the effectiveness of these professional documents and the ethical practices of documenting and making a detailed bibliography.
  • Apart from that it is aimed at enhancing the presentation skills and giving students sufficient practice and confidence to help them in their practical career ahead.

Course Learning Outcomes:

After successfully completing the course, the students will be able to:

  1. 1Conceptualize the theoretical foundation of expository writing. (C1-PLO10)
  2. Analyze in detail samples and examples of different types of essays and professional documents to
  3. adapt the proper procedures and techniques for expository writing. (C4-PLO12)
  4. Internalize and practice different formats of academic and professional documents.
  5. (C3-PLO10)
  6. Carry out partial research and present it in the form of essay/report. (A2-PLO10)

Course Calendar

Lecture Topics
1 Introduction to Expository Writing
2 Structure and Types of Essay
3 Introduction to Report Writing
4 Structure of a Report A
5 Structure of a report B
6 Structure of a report C
7 Types of a Report
8 Introduction to Technical Communication / Writing A
9 Introduction to Technical Communication/Writing B
10 Objectives/Traits of Technical Writing A
11 Objectives / Traits of Technical Writing B
12 The Writing Process: Pre-Writing
13 Writing
14 The Writing Process
15 7 Cs of Effective Communication A
16 7 Cs of Effective Communication B
17 Overview of Memorandum A
18 Overview of Memorandum B
19 Email Writing A
20 Email Writing B
21 Letter Writing A
22 Letter Writing B
23 Presentation Skills A
24 Presentation Skills B
25 Plagiarism and Referencing A
26 Plagiarism and Referencing B
27 Resume / CV Writing
28 Interview Skills
29 Basic Grammar A
30 Basic Grammar B
31 Barriers to Effective Communication
32 Project Lecture

Course Material/Videos

Available Resources

Course Readings

  1. Forcey, Amber. Advanced Expository Writing (Custom). 1st ed., McGraw-Hill, 2020.
  2. The Elements of Style. United Kingdom, e-artnow, 2018.
  3. Gary Provost. 100 Ways to Improve Your Writing. Mentor, 1985
  4.  Andrew P. Johnson. Academic Writing: Process and Product, Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2017.
  5. Riordan, D. G, & Pauley, S.E. 2004. Technical Report Writing Today, 8th Edition, India: Cengage Learning
  6. Courtland L. Bovee, John V. Thill & Raina. Business Communication Today, 14th edition. Published by Pearson. 2018.
  7. Roy, Jennifer Rozines. 2012. Professional Report Writing: Sharpen Your Report Writing Skills, China:Guangdong
  8. Guffey, M. E. & B. Du Babcock, 2008. Essentials of Business Communication, Pakistan: Cengage Learning

Courses Online Resources

Videos on YouTube

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