ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Department of English Language & Applied Linguistics)

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Course: Basics of Technical English (8504)

Level: BS Semester: Autumn, 2019
Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 50
ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Units 1–5)

Q.1 Define the term technical writing, what are the basic aspects of Technical Writing?
What is the scope in the technical writing field in Pakistan? (20)

Q.2 What do you mean by the term memos? What are the tips for Effective Business
Memos? Discuss the purpose and format of a memo in detail. (20)

Q.3 What is the difference between Formal & Informal Reports? What are the essential
parts of a report? (20)

Q.4 Explain the differences between an internal proposal and an external proposal, and
the difference between a solicited and an unsolicited proposal. Cite your sources.
Give examples of each kind of proposal. (20)

Q.5 Write a letter of application for the job described below. (20)

Career Opportunity
Name of the post: Director Administration
Qualification: Masters
Experience: 15 Years of Administration
Maximum Age: 40 years
Interested candidates can send their application along
with CV on the following address:
Government of Pakistan
Ministry of Communication
National Highway Authority, Islamabad

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Units (6-9)
Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 50

Q.1 What are the 14 Punctuation Marks in English Grammar? Write about the
following punctuations and their uses showing how their proper use bring clarity in
a meaning. (20)
i. Period
ii. Comma
iii. Semicolon
iv. Colon
v. Dash
vi. Hyphen
vii. Parentheses
viii. Brackets
ix. Braces
x. Apostrophe

Q.2 Technical papers have many visual/graphic aids. The most common are: grid
graphs, tables, bar charts, flow charts, maps, pie diagrams, and drawings and
sketches. Grid graphs are used to show relationships. Tables allow the reader to
make comparisons of data. How tables are used as Visual Aid in technical writing?
Discuss in detail. (20)

Q.3 You have discovered a new opportunity to manufacture goods at your work place.
Plan a report to obtain permission to use this opportunity. (20)

Q.4 What various steps are involved in drafting and finishing stage of a document?
Discuss in detail. (20)

Q.5 There are many referencing methods in practice by researchers to refer to different
authors whom they quote while writing their research reports. Discuss about APA
method, its usage in detail, and how to cite a Book in APA? A Magazine, a
Newspaper, a Website and a Journal Article in APA. (20)

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