From my 4 years working as an educator and tutor, I understand the necessity of communication. This can be in person, over email, through messaging apps, via formal reports, even sending a fax is considered communication. Communication is an absolutely essential skill and those with better communication skills always do better in their professional careers.
English 301 aims to improve the technical communication skills of the students taking it through a system of learning objectives. Writing in professional, and technical contexts are covered, and students will be creating short and long assignments with emphasis on peer review and discussion. Students will be keeping a blog with all of their assignments posted on it, and will also be working on an online portfolio that is comprised of two parts. Ultimately, this course strives to encourage the student to improve their writing and self-editing skills in an effort to improve all aspects of their technical communication skills.
I have compiled a list of my best work as a student and as a member of English 301. Below there is a short description of each one below and a link to view them directly.
Revised Definition Assignment
This assignment was to teach students different methods of defining a single topic, with an emphasis on making it easily readable to non-technical readers.
301 Aran Chang Three Definitions
Revised Peer Review of the Definition Assignment
This assignment is a peer review of the definitions assignment aimed to teach different methods of defining a single topic with the emphasis on making it readable to non-technical readers.
301 Aran Chang Three Definitions Review
Revised Formal Report Proposal and Progress Report with Surveys
The formal report proposal was not intended to simply inform the reader of the purpose of the report, but to persuade the reader that the suggested topic is both necessary and impactful.
301 Aran Chang Formal Report (Interview)
301 Aran Chang Formal Report (Survey)
301 Aran Chang Formal Report Progress Report
301 Aran Chang Formal Report Proposal
Revised Complaint letter and Response letter
This assignment, while appearing to be written by two parties, was just written by myself, describing a mock-scenario where I received poor treatment from Amazon regarding a product delivery. I put myself in the place of both parties, trying to create an amicable resolution for a difficult situation. This was very helpful to help me in the future with conflict resolution over written media.
301 Aran Chang Complain and Response Letter
Revised Peer Review of Application Package
This assignment aimed to peer review the application package of a peer. The package provides the necessary information one would need to apply to a position or a program. The technical language focused on the use of YOU-Attitude and the peer review is reflective of this.
301 Aran Chang Application Package Review
Revised Peer Review of a Formal Report
This assignment aimed to peer review the formal report. The formal report outlines the necessary information to persuade the reader that a suggested topic is both necessary and impactful. The peer review, thus, focuses on this fact and provides feedback where necessary on these areas of focus.
301 Aran Chang Formal Report Review