SNDT Women's University SNDT Women's University 1, Nathibai

Sr.No.SEMESTER VIIDE701 - Documentation Technique-II(Scheme of Instruction: Theory-2Hrs/Wk; Tutorial-2Hrs/Wk; Credits-2+1=3)Topic and DetailsTHEORYNo. ofLecturesassignedWeightagein %1 Guide lines for writing abbreviations and numbers in text 3 102 Style and tones for technical writing; Types of descriptions. 3 103 Abstract & Summary; List of references & Bibliography. 3 104 Technique of technical writing: The pyramid Technique 3 10Type of Reports: Informal and formal reports; Basic compartments, Layout,5 Technical description, Important specifications, Illustrations,3 10Commercial information.6 Manual purpose 2 6Method of illustrating technical documents: Different types, User Manual,Covering a work range of products, Portable radio set through labequipment to full fledged systems; range of users: uneducated to highly7educated; a brief idea of graphic(pictorial) representation, the use of multilingualliterature in case of consumer items; Technical manual blockdiagrams, Circuit diagrams, Wiring diagram, Assembly diagram,Component lists and layout diagrams, Maintenance manual:preventive, diagnostic and creative.(For each type, the content, layout andcase study of at least two instruments of reputed make to be done);Technical notes and corporate texts.6 208 Layout of advertisements, montage making. 2 69 Tender documents. 2 810Legal aspects- claims and obligations: Difference between guarantee andwarranty. Copy right.3 10Lab Activity:Students are expected to research, gather information on an electronics related topic and produce a formaldocument using all techniques learnt in the course as well as computer facilities using different software,packages and associated peripherals.31 | P a g e