English for electrical engineering

1. English for Electrical Engineering
#1 - The Language of Procedure
Ardian Wahyu Setiawan

2. English for Electrical Engineering
Program Objective
Generally, this program aims to give students language
skills needed/used in working or professional contexts.
It is assumed that you have worked in
professional settings.

3. #1 - The Language of Procedure

4. Our life... and procedures
Do you think we use procedures in our life?
Do we do things randomly? or are there standards?

5. Contents to Discuss #1
What is a procedure?
Reading a procedure - understanding
The elements and language aspects of procedures
Writing a procedure

6. Read the sample documents
How to connect a laptop and projector

7. What is a procedure?
Documents/papers which show the "how to's" for
completing a task or process.
Procedures are action oriented. They outline steps to take,
and the order in which they need to be taken. They're often
instructional, and they may be used in training and
orientation. Well-written procedures are typically solid,
precise, factual, short, and to the point.
Source: https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_78.htm

8. What is a procedure?
Procedures can have an important effect on an
organization. When written clearly and properly, they can
help systems and people function better. If your people
know what to do, when to do it, how to do it, and how not
to get it wrong, you can reduce frustration and save a
tremendous amount of time and effort.
Source: https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_78.htm

9. When you need it?
You need a procedure when a process
• is lengthy
• is complex
• is routine, but it's essential that everyone strictly follows
rules
• Demands consistency
• involves documentation
• involves significant change
• has serious consequences if done wrong
Source: https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_78.htm

10. The language characteristics?
What are the language characteristics of the
procedure?
Form
Stuctures (time)
Style

11. The language characteristics?
What are the language characteristics of the
procedure?
Form - Commands
Stuctures (time) - Present
Style – Short and concise

12. Write a procedure
Pay attention to the following aspects:
Form - Commands
Stuctures (time) - Present
Style – Short and concise