LESSON 1 MIDTERMS Flashcards
Is a skill that must be acquired not only by every Criminology student, but also by those who are already practicing in the criminal justice system.
With all these writing demands, the need for developing technical writing skills is highly expected.
TECHNICAL WRITING
The word _____ comes from the Greek word ‘techne’ that means skill.
TECHNICAL
The word “technical” comes from the Greek word _____ that means skill.
TECHNE
The word “technical” comes from the Greek word ‘techne’ that means _____.
SKILL
The word “technical” comes from the _____ word ‘techne’ that means skill.
GREEK
According to _____, technical writing is the giving of an account or description of an aspect of a particular art, science, trade, or profession learned by experience, study, observation or investigation.
VICENTE (1997)
Is the giving of an account or description of an aspect of a particular art, science, trade, or profession learned by experience, study, observation or investigation.
TECHNICAL WRITING
They defined technical writing as a communication in any field where the primary aim is to convey a particular piece of information, for a particular purpose to a particular group of readers.
ALCANTARA AND ESPINA (2003)
A communication in any field where the primary aim is to convey a particular piece of information, for a particular purpose to a particular group of readers.
TECHNICAL WRITING
Basic Principles of Good Technical Writing
- The writer of a report must have a specific reader or group of readers in mind.
- He/She must decide what the specific purpose of his report is and make sure that every part of the report contributes to that purpose.
- He/She must use specific, single, concrete word and familiar language that will not be misinterpreted.
- He/She must make his report very presentable in format. The layout must conform with the standard forms of writing.
Writing is a form of communication, it becomes more effective if the technical writer must consider two important factors:
- SUBJECT MATTER
- PURPOSE
Refers to the objective information, recorded data and the like that the writer wants to convey. This tells the readers what to do, and how to do a particular reading task.
SUBJECT MATTER
Refers to the goals that the writer wants to achieve for himself and the readers after presenting his written output. This is the analysis on the events and its implications in relation to the written text. It convinces, persuades and influences the readers.
PURPOSE
Qualities of a Good Technical Report
- BREVITY
- CLARITY
- COMPLETENESS
- ACCURACY
This is the quality of writing which is characterized by the shortness or briefness of the writing material; this is achieved through presentation of ideas in a short but complete manner.
BREVITY
This is a condition of writing where ideas are simplified by making it easier for the readers to understand. This is achieved by providing further examples, illustrations or diagrams in order to clarify the text.
CLARITY
This is a quality of writing where the ideas in the paragraph are entirely and absolutely free from inconsistencies and errors in any form.
COMPLETENESS
This refers to the exactness and correctness of writing, as this is a result from precision, conformity to grammar, and adherence to writing standards.
ACCURACY
A form of communication in a specific field: Criminology
TECHNICAL WRITING
It conveys a particular purpose:
1. To research on a problem
2. To investigate a crime
3. To record an occurrence
4. To disseminate information
5. To serve as a legal basis
TECHNICAL WRITING
It conveys a particular piece of information: Criminological Researches, Police reports, Blotter entries, Memorandum, Legal documents
TECHNICAL WRITING
It has a particular group of specific readers: Criminology Instructors, Director General, Chief of Police, Prosecutor, etc.
TECHNICAL WRITING
