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Dept     : CST
Sem      : 1
Regul    : 2023
Faculty : Mr.R.N.Raja Ravi Shanker
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UNIT
1
Basic Grammar and Writing Skills.

Grammar - Tenses - Verb forms, Spelling and Importance of Punctuation, Vocabulary- Word formation- Prefixes & Suffixes, One word Substitution, Reading-Reading and understanding the Context, Writing-Sentence completion-filling the gap with coherence, Paragraph writing-writing Analytical and Argumentative paragraphs.

UNIT
2
Advanced Grammar and Writing Techniques.

Grammar-Active & Passive Voice- impersonal passive, Definite & Indefinite Article and Preposition, Vocabulary-Technical Vocabulary- Synonyms-Antonyms-Compound words, Reading-Transferofinformation(chart,pictures),Writing-Instructions-Imperative Instructions, Preparing Checklist.

UNIT
3
Grammar for Technical Writing

Grammar-Concord-Subject &Verb agreement, Cause and Effect Expression, Vocabulary- uses of Connectives and Linking words, Reading- Summarizing the given passage – Précis writing, Writing- Recommendations- writing suggestions.

UNIT
4
Advanced Grammar and Reading for Formal Writing.

Grammar-Direct and Indirect speech, Vocabulary-Logical sequence of words, Reading- Note-making using Linear method, Writing- Formal Letter writing-Permission letter for Industrial Visit & In-plant training.

UNIT
5
Complex Sentence Structures and Business Communication.

Grammar-Clauses-If Conditionals, Vocabulary-Words often confused-verbal Analogy, Reading- Writing a Review for the Book read recently, Writing - Business Letters- Letter of Quotations, Clarification, Placing orders & Complaint letter

Reference Book:

1 Muralikrishna, &Sunita Mishra. Communication Skills for Engineers. Pearson, New Delhi. 2011 2 Mitra K. Barun, “Effective Technical Communication – A Guide for Scientists and Engineers”, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2006. 3 Leo Jones, Richard Alexander, New International Business English, updated Edition, Cambridge University Press, NY, USA. 4 Smith—Worthington, Darlene & Sue Jefferson. Technical Writing for Success. Cengage, Mason USA. 5 Sharon J. Gerson, Steven M. Gerson, “Technical Writing – Process & Product”. 3rd Edition, Pearson Education (Singapore) (P) Ltd., New Delhi.

Text Book:

1 Raman, Meenakshi& Sangeetha Sharma. Technical Communication: Principles and Practice, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2011. 2 Rizvi, Ashraf. M. Effective Technical Communication, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 2005.