Technical Communication
(KAS301/401)
(Effective from the session 2019-20)
LTP
21 0
Unit -1 Fundamentals of Technical Communication:
Technical Communication: Features; Distinction between General and Technical
Communication; Language as a tool of Communication; Dimensions of Communication:
Reading & comprehension; Technical writing: sentences; Paragraph; Technical style: Definition,
types & Methods; The flow of Communication: Downward; upward, Lateral or Horizontal;
Barriers to Communication.
Unit - II Forms of Technical Communication:
Technical Report: Definition & importance; Thesis/Project writing: structure & importance;
synopsis writing: Methods; Technical research Paper writing: Methods & style; Seminar &
Conference paper writing; Expert Technical Lecture: Theme clarity; Analysis & Findings; 7 Cs
of effective business writing: concreteness, completeness, clarity, conciseness, courtesy,
correctness, consideration, C.V./Resume writing; Technical Proposal: Types, Structure & Draft.
Unit - III Technical Presentation: Strategies & Techniques
Presentation: Forms; interpersonal Communication; Class room presentation; style; method;
Individual conferencing: essentials: Public Speaking: method; Techniques: Clarity of substance;
emotion; Humour; Modes of Presentation; Overcoming Stage Fear; Audience Analysis &
retention of audience interest; Methods of Presentation: Interpersonal; Impersonal; Audience
Participation: Quizzes & Interjections.
Unit - IV Technical Communication Skills:
Interview skills; Group Discussion: Objective & Method; Seminar/Conferences Presentation
skills: Focus; Content; Style; Argumentation skills: Devices: Analysis; Cohesion & Emphasis;
Critical thinking; Nuances: Exposition narration & Description; effective business
communication competence: Grammatical; Discourse competence: combination of expression &
conclusion; Socio-linguistic competence: Strategic competence: Solution of communication
problems with verbal and non verbal means.
Unit - V Dimensions of Oral Communication & Voice Dynamics:
Code and Content; Stimulus & Response; Encoding process; Decoding process; Pronunciation
Etiquette; Syllables; Vowel sounds; Consonant sounds; Tone: Rising tone; Falling Tone; Flow in
Speaking; Speaking with a purpose; Speech & personality; Professional Personality Attributes:
Empathy; Considerateness; Leadership; Competence.
Reference Books
1. Technical Communication – Principles and Practices by Meenakshi Raman &
Sangeeta Sharma, Oxford Univ. Press, 2007, New Delhi.
2. Personality Development and Soft Skills by Barun K. Mitra, OUP, 2012, New Delhi.
3. Spoken English- A Manual of Speech and Phonetics by R.K.Bansal &
J.B.Harrison, Orient Blackswan, 2013, New Delhi.
4. Business Correspondence and Report Writing by Prof. R.C. Sharma & Krishna
Mohan, Tata McGraw Hill & Co. Ltd., 2001, New Delhi.
5. Practical Communication: Process and Practice by L.U.B. Pandey; A.I.T.B.S.
Publications India Ltd.; Krishan Nagar, 2014, Delhi.
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Unit 1-FUNDAMENTALS OF COMMUNICATION
Technical Communication: Features, Distinction between general and technical communication;
Language as a tool of communication;
Dimensions of communication: Intra Personal, Inter Personal, Organizational, Mass communication
The Flow of Communication: downward, upward, lateral or horizontal (peer group);
Importance of Communication;
Barriers to Communication
Reading Comprehension
Technical Writing: Sentence Paragraph Technical Style, Types & Method
Communication
The word Communication is derived from the Latin word 'Communicare', which means to share, that is sh
According to W.H. Newman, “Communication is an exchange of facts, ideas, opinions or emotions by two
Technical Communication by Dr. Reshu Page
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Technical Communication by Dr. Reshu Shukla
Communication can be classified into two basic types- Verbal and Non- Verbal
Communication-
Verbal communication is a type of communication in which we need words to express
our thought and experience to Verbal communication
others. Verbal communication can be of two types-
(1) Oral Communication:
Face to face conversation,
Conversation on telephone,
Speeches, discourses, group discussion, meeting and conference are the examples
of oral communication.
(2) Written Communication: All type of written conversation comes under it,
for example letters, reports, memos proposals etc.
“By non-verbal communication we mean all communication that involves
Non-Verbal
neither written nor spoken wordscommunication
but occurs without the words”.
Raymond V& John D
Technical Communication by Dr. Reshu Page
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(KAS301/401)
(Effective from the session 2019-20)
LTP
21 0
Unit -1 Fundamentals of Technical Communication:
Technical Communication: Features; Distinction between General and Technical
Communication; Language as a tool of Communication; Dimensions of Communication:
Reading & comprehension; Technical writing: sentences; Paragraph; Technical style: Definition,
types & Methods; The flow of Communication: Downward; upward, Lateral or Horizontal;
Barriers to Communication.
Unit - II Forms of Technical Communication:
Technical Report: Definition & importance; Thesis/Project writing: structure & importance;
synopsis writing: Methods; Technical research Paper writing: Methods & style; Seminar &
Conference paper writing; Expert Technical Lecture: Theme clarity; Analysis & Findings; 7 Cs
of effective business writing: concreteness, completeness, clarity, conciseness, courtesy,
correctness, consideration, C.V./Resume writing; Technical Proposal: Types, Structure & Draft.
Unit - III Technical Presentation: Strategies & Techniques
Presentation: Forms; interpersonal Communication; Class room presentation; style; method;
Individual conferencing: essentials: Public Speaking: method; Techniques: Clarity of substance;
emotion; Humour; Modes of Presentation; Overcoming Stage Fear; Audience Analysis &
retention of audience interest; Methods of Presentation: Interpersonal; Impersonal; Audience
Participation: Quizzes & Interjections.
Unit - IV Technical Communication Skills:
Interview skills; Group Discussion: Objective & Method; Seminar/Conferences Presentation
skills: Focus; Content; Style; Argumentation skills: Devices: Analysis; Cohesion & Emphasis;
Critical thinking; Nuances: Exposition narration & Description; effective business
communication competence: Grammatical; Discourse competence: combination of expression &
conclusion; Socio-linguistic competence: Strategic competence: Solution of communication
problems with verbal and non verbal means.
Unit - V Dimensions of Oral Communication & Voice Dynamics:
Code and Content; Stimulus & Response; Encoding process; Decoding process; Pronunciation
Etiquette; Syllables; Vowel sounds; Consonant sounds; Tone: Rising tone; Falling Tone; Flow in
Speaking; Speaking with a purpose; Speech & personality; Professional Personality Attributes:
Empathy; Considerateness; Leadership; Competence.
Reference Books
1. Technical Communication – Principles and Practices by Meenakshi Raman &
Sangeeta Sharma, Oxford Univ. Press, 2007, New Delhi.
2. Personality Development and Soft Skills by Barun K. Mitra, OUP, 2012, New Delhi.
3. Spoken English- A Manual of Speech and Phonetics by R.K.Bansal &
J.B.Harrison, Orient Blackswan, 2013, New Delhi.
4. Business Correspondence and Report Writing by Prof. R.C. Sharma & Krishna
Mohan, Tata McGraw Hill & Co. Ltd., 2001, New Delhi.
5. Practical Communication: Process and Practice by L.U.B. Pandey; A.I.T.B.S.
Publications India Ltd.; Krishan Nagar, 2014, Delhi.
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Technical Communication by Dr. Reshu Shukla
Unit 1-FUNDAMENTALS OF COMMUNICATION
Technical Communication: Features, Distinction between general and technical communication;
Language as a tool of communication;
Dimensions of communication: Intra Personal, Inter Personal, Organizational, Mass communication
The Flow of Communication: downward, upward, lateral or horizontal (peer group);
Importance of Communication;
Barriers to Communication
Reading Comprehension
Technical Writing: Sentence Paragraph Technical Style, Types & Method
Communication
The word Communication is derived from the Latin word 'Communicare', which means to share, that is sh
According to W.H. Newman, “Communication is an exchange of facts, ideas, opinions or emotions by two
Technical Communication by Dr. Reshu Page
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Technical Communication by Dr. Reshu Shukla
Communication can be classified into two basic types- Verbal and Non- Verbal
Communication-
Verbal communication is a type of communication in which we need words to express
our thought and experience to Verbal communication
others. Verbal communication can be of two types-
(1) Oral Communication:
Face to face conversation,
Conversation on telephone,
Speeches, discourses, group discussion, meeting and conference are the examples
of oral communication.
(2) Written Communication: All type of written conversation comes under it,
for example letters, reports, memos proposals etc.
“By non-verbal communication we mean all communication that involves
Non-Verbal
neither written nor spoken wordscommunication
but occurs without the words”.
Raymond V& John D
Technical Communication by Dr. Reshu Page
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