English 301 is an intensive writing course that serves to introduce students to writing in business, professional, and technical contexts. During this course, students will be able to practice and perfect strategies and techniques particular to the above contexts, mainly through online discussion, peer review, analysis of documents and a series of short assignments. Students are also involved in the development of a professional online portfolio (with references, a professionally designed blog, and a resume) made with the intention of helping in their future careers.
This course is divided into the following four units:
- Principles, Practices and People in English 301:
- Introduction to principals of technical and business writings
- Resume building as an ongoing project throughout the semester
- Designing a Report Proposal; Defining Terms with Audience in Mind:
- Focus on the genre of business correspondance
- Collaboratively design and submit a reoprt proposal
- Peer review of report proposals
- Practice sending memos
- Designing a Report Outline & draft; Building your resume and job application skill
- Re-draft formal report
- Create full job application package for LinkedIn profile
- Drafting the Formal Report; Peer Review of the Formal Report Draft
- Draft of formal report with a focus on organization, style, audience, etc.
- Peer review of your colleagues formal report
- Creation of final draft of formal report
Through this course, I hope to create materials, such as a resume and application package, that will help me with my job search for internships and jobs after graduation. I also hope to refine my writing skills in a professional context.