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Technical Writing and Presentation 1 (KIELD0124), 4 op
Basic information
| Course name: | Technical Writing and Presentation 1 Technical Writing and Presentation 1 |
| Course Winha code: | KIELD0124 |
| Kurre acronym: | Tech. writing 1 |
| Credits: | 4 |
| Type and level of course: | Basic studies |
| Year of study, semester or study period: | 1.year |
| Implementation: | Autumn semester, 1.period, 2.period |
| Semester: | 0607 |
| Language of tuition: | English |
| Teacher: | Taru Sotavalta |
| Final assessment: | Grading scale (0-5) |
Descriptions
Prerequisites
Good command of the English language
Course contents (core content level)
The characteristics of formal and informal style and language; the essentials of technical and writing, including structuring and producing a formal report, the basics of using and documenting source material, and paraphrasing and summarising field-specific texts; use of tables and figures; professional letters and messages; ethical issues in communication; oral presentations; job application process; meetings (as a participant).
Course contents (additional)
Revising one?s own texts; evaluating the reliability of source material, especially on-line sources; improving the style and quality of one?s oral and written presentations, chairing a meeting.
Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)
On completion of the course the student will have a basic knowledge of formal and informal language usage, the conventions of technical and writing, the use and documentation of source material, ethical issues in on-line and off-line communication, especially plagiarism; cross-cultural communication.
Core content level learning outcomes (skills)
On completion of the course the student will be able to: produce technical documents, such as a structured formal report based on source material, document the references appropriately, paraphrase and summarise source material, and avoid plagiarism; plan and give formal oral presentations, individually and in groups, and give and receive feedback on presentations; write a letter of application and a CV and survive a job interview; act as a participant at a meeting.
Recommended reading
Sotavalta Taru. 2006. A Guide to the Final Year Project. Espoo. EVTEK University or Applied Sciences, Institute of Technology.
Authentic, field-specific texts.
Teaching and learning strategies
contact lessons: 56 h
written exams: 2 x 2 h
independent study: 46 h
TOTAL: 106 h
Teaching methods and student workload
Assessment weighting and grading
2 written exams, 2 oral presentations, written assignments, active participation in instruction (a minimum of 80% attendance on contact lessons).
Related competences of the degree programme
International and intercultural skills
Communication and interpersonal skills
Information acquisition skills and adaptation of new knowledge