ELSM 138 - Communication System PDF

The Communication System Manilyn R. Cacanindin Technical Writing ELSM 138 Discussion Circle 1 COMMUNICATION PROCESS 2 CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF TECHNICAL WRITING Communication...

The Communication System Manilyn R. Cacanindin Technical Writing ELSM 138 Discussion Circle 1 COMMUNICATION PROCESS 2 CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF TECHNICAL WRITING Communication System (Part 1) 3 READER-WRITER RELATIONSHIP 4 TYPES OF COMMUNICATION 5 EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS Objective: Review the features of technical writing, reader-writer relationship, communication skills, oral and written communication skills Communication Process Feedback Idea/Decode Noise Noise Transmission Sender/ Through a Action medium/channel Stimulus and Message Receiver/ Source Recipient Response Noise Noise Idea/Encode Characteristic Features of Technical Writing 01 02 create 03 04 05 translate and craft convey edit, rewrite communicate manuals, material for complexities and industry- training the use of involved and authenticate related material, employees put them in technical information technical and simple, instructional into user- reports and trainees as easy-to- information friendly documents, well as the understand documents graphic ultimate terms and designs and end users publications illustrations Reader-Writer Relationship Writing helps to express and convey ideas, MESSAGE reflect perception, influence upon ideas people’s minds by taking the opinion and reader’s position thoughts. The SOURCE need for match the expression is of perception of the writer influenced by the MEDIUM research and reader need for which gives which is recognition and meaning to carried out appreciation. RECIPENT the text in a specific link common area of This concept interests, writing defines the expressions, writer reader FEEDBACK environment relationship. Types of Communication Types of Communication Types of Communication Types of Communication Visual Communication Audio-Visual Communication Signs, Signals and Symbols Oral Communication Skills 01 Understanding and use of the appropriate language 02 Organizing and sequencing of thoughts effectively 03 Vocabulary and word power 04 Proper accent, pronunciation voice modulation and reach 05 Proper use of the audio and visual aids 06 Listening skills 07 Adherence to time specifications Written Communication Skills 01 Command over the language 02 Word power and spelling 03 Correct grammar 04 Proper structuring of the written message 05 Correct use of phrases, equivalents and quotations 06 Use of appropriate channels and attention to writing 07 Simplicity, brevity and clarity Non-Verbal Communication Skills 01 Power of observation 02 Awareness about the body movements and other expressions 03 Proper interpretation of the non-verbal message 04 Supplementing body language with oral communication 05 Self-observation and practice Reference Laan, K. (2022). The insider's guide to technical writing. XML Press. Smith-Worthington, D. & Jefferson, S. (2018). Technical writing for success. Cengage Learning. Technical/Scientific Writing (n.d.). Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University Open University System Activity: On a 1 whole sheet of yellow paper, create a list of 10 guidelines on how to be an effective technical writer through an infographic presentation. Criteria: Clarity- 3pts Correctness- 3pts Completeness- 3pts Conciseness- 3pts Courtesy- 3pts Coherence- 3pts Courtesy- 3pts Creativity- 4 pts Total: 25 pts