Instructor’s Blog
Hello, and welcome to my Blog. Below this post you will see previous posts from last semester’s class. This is the first Blog for our class.
Tips for self-editing
By erikapaterson on October 18, 2018 @8:53 am
Three of the Most Common Errors: Please keep a self-editing eye on these most common stylistic errors: Over-use of the pronoun “I” and “me”: professional writers focus on the reader(s). EXAMPLE: “I am currently a fourth year student in the…Until One Writing tips and revisions to study
By erikapaterson on September 28, 2018 @9:26 am
Some writing tips for you: Technical writing is different because we aim for a high level of conciseness with details. Here are some editing tips to assist with producing a technical writing voice: In the interest of conciseness – be…Reflections on Unit Three
By erikapaterson on August 8, 2018 @7:43 am
Good day 301 As I work my Unit Three assignments, I have found some continuing common errors which are worth providing more examples for correcting. Below please find some writing tips and examples of how to improve your writing with…Drafting a Methods section for a Final Report
By erikapaterson on August 8, 2018 @7:38 am
Here is an example of a well-handled Methods Section. The Introduction section of a Formal Report always includes a description of the methodology. It is important to remain concise and at the same time provide both details and an explanation.…DETAILS ….. please
By erikapaterson on August 6, 2018 @7:22 am
This is a re-post of a blog that too many people seem to have missed or forgotten. One of the tricks of technical writing is to avoid generalities and provide details – as concisely as possible. Here are a few…