Sharda University 2012 B.Tech Electronics and Communications Engineering Writing for Technical Purposes - Question Paper

End Term exam 2011-12
Electronics and Communication Engineering
PCM-301 : Writing for tech. Purposes

part A
Attempt any 2 ques.
1. Answer all parts of the subsequent. (5X4=20)
(i) Write a note on salutation of a formal letter.
(ii) Prepare the academic details entry of a resume for an engineer with M.Tech as the highest qualification.
(iii) What is a memorandum? Draft a memorandum for circulation to all employees announcing a change in the working hours.
(iv) Define the term report and mention the various types of formal reports.
(v) Describe a few of the effective methods of managing data and their graphic presentation.
2. Answer all parts of the subsequent : (5x4=20)
(i) Define the term resume. Also mention the salient features of an effective resume.
(ii) Define report writing and the importance of the concept of weekly progress report.
(iii) What is a cover letter ? discuss its importance.
(iv) Define the term studying comprehension, and mention the various steps of studying a passage for answering its ques..
(v) Write a note on the classification of letters. How are they various in their structure and layout.
3. Answer all parts of the following: (5x4=20)
(i) Write notes on subject/reference and enclosure of a formal letter.
(ii) Discuss the useful roles of memorandums in any organization.
(iii) Write a letter of condolence to a friend who has lost his dad in a road accident.
(iv) Mention the characteristic features of a good report writing.
(v) What is a proposal? Name and define the various parts of a proposal.
part B
Attempt any 2 ques..
4. Answer both parts of the subsequent : (2x10=20)
(i) Explain stereotyping and discrimination with reference to culture.
(ii) Write a letter of congratulation to your bank manager on his receiving the best performance award at the regional level.
5. Answer both parts of the subsequent : (2x10=20)
(i) Write a letter of application for the post of a computer engineer along with a resume to be sent to "Global Solutions Co. at Mumbai". Sign yourself as Nandan Sharma, a computer science & engineering graduate.
(ii) Write a newsprint report on the demolition of rural encroachments in your town by its administration.
6. Answer both parts of the subsequent : (2x10 = 20)
(i) Write a detailed report on the structure of a formal report.
(ii) As president of the students union of your college, prepare a proposal for the setting up of an auditorium for cultural events of the campus. The proposal is to be written to the Dean, Students Welfare of your college.

part C
7. Mention the various parts of the structure of formal letter and define every 1 of them at length. (20)

Earning:   Approval pending.