BPWSK106 VTU Notes: Professional Writing Skills 2022 Scheme

Professional Writing Skills

BPWSK106

2022 Scheme

Module 1 : Identifying Common Errors in Writing and Speaking English

Identifying Common Errors in Writing and Speaking English : Common errors identification in parts of speech, Use of verbs and phrasal verbs, Auxiliary verbs and their forms, Subject Verb Agreement (Concord Rules), Common errors in Subject-verb agreement, Sequence of Tenses and errors identification in Tenses. Words Confused/Misused.

Module 2 : Nature and Style of sensible writing: Organizing

Nature and Style of sensible writing: Organizing Principles of Paragraphs in Documents, Writing Introduction and Conclusion, Importance of Proper Punctuation, Precise writing and Techniques in Essay writing, Sentence arrangements and Corrections activities. Misplaced modifiers, Contractions, Collocations, Word Order, Errors due to the Confusion of words.

Module 3 : Technical Reading and Writing Practices

Technical Reading and Writing Practices: Technical writing process, Introduction to Technical Reports writing, Significance of Reports, Types of Reports. Introduction to Technical Proposals Writing, Types of Technical Proposals, Characteristics of Technical Proposals. Scientific Writing Process. Grammar – Voices and Reported Speech, Spotting Error & Sentence Improvement, Cloze Test and Theme Detection Exercises.

Module 4 : Professional Communication for Employment

Professional Communication for Employment: Listening Comprehension, Types of Listening, Listening Barriers, Improving Listening Skills. Reading Comprehension, Tips for effective reading. Job Applications, Types of official/employment/business Letters, Resume vs. Bio Data, Profile, CV. Writing effective resume for employment, Emails, Blog Writing and Memos.

Module 5 : Professional Communication at Workplace

Professional Communication at Workplace: Group Discussion and Professional Interviews, Characteristics and Strategies of a GD and PI’s, Intra and Interpersonal Communication Skills at workplace, Non-Verbal Communication Skills and its importance in GD and Interview. Presentation skills and Formal Presentations by Students, Strategies of Presentation Skills.

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