OHS352 Project Report Writing Syllabus:

OHS352 Project Report Writing Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021

COURSE OBJECTIVE

The Course will enable Learners to,
 Understand the essentials of project writing.
 Perceive the difference between general writing and technical writing
 Assimilate the fundamental features of report writing.
 Understand the essential differences that exist between general and technical writing.
 Learn the structure of a technical and project report.

UNIT I

Writing Skills – Essential Grammar and Vocabulary – Passive Voice, Reported Speech, Concord, Signpost words, Cohesive Devices – Paragraph writing – Technical Writing vs. General Writing.

UNIT II

Project Report – Definition, Structure, Types of Reports, Purpose – Intended Audience – Plagiarism – Report Writing in STEM fields – Experiment – Statistical Analysis.

UNIT III

Structure of the Project Report: (Part 1) Framing a Title – Content – Acknowledgement – Funding Details -Abstract – Introduction – Aim of the Study – Background – Writing the research question – Need of the Study/Project Significance, Relevance – Determining the feasibility – Theoretical Framework.

UNIT IV

Structure of the Project Report: (Part 2) – Literature Review, Research Design, Methods of Data Collection – Tools and Procedures – Data Analysis – Interpretation – Findings –Limitations – Recommendations – Conclusion – Bibliography.

UNIT V

Proof reading a report – Avoiding Typographical Errors – Bibliography in required Format – Font – Spacing – Checking Tables and Illustrations – Presenting a Report Orally – Techniques.

TOTAL:45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES

By the end of the course, learners will be able to
CO1 Write effective project reports.
CO2 Use statistical tools with confidence.
CO3 Explain the purpose and intension of the proposed project coherently and with clarity.
CO4 Create writing texts to suit achieve the intended purpose.
CO5 Master the art of writing winning proposals and projects.

REFERENCES

1. Gerson and Gerson – Technical Communication: Process and Product, 7th Edition, Prentice Hall(2012)
2. Virendra K. Pamecha – Guide to Project Reports, Project Appraisals and Project Finance (2012)
3. Daniel Riordan – Technical Report Writing Today (1998) Darla-Jean Weatherford – Technical Writing for Engineering Professionals (2016) Penwell Publishers.