ENGL 301: LinkedIn Peer Review Form Here is an example of an excellent LinkedIn peer review to study: well organized, complete, concise and clear. Please note the minimal use of pronouns: I / You / Yours Please note the minimal…
English 301 99A Technical Writing
Fall 2020 Section 99A
Author: erikapaterson
Details Please!
DETAILS please Without details: My research proposal contains the following: Introduction of Topic Statement of Problem Proposed Solutions Scope of Questions Forms of Primary and Secondary Sources My Qualifications Conclusion With Details: My research proposal contains the following: Introduction of…
Organizing with Bullets
Organization and Format are two major concerns for professional writers. Bullets are helpful. For Example: “ I noticed some errors after reading the document. One example would be “Lemma (A supporting proposition, statement, or result).” There is no need for…
Conciseness: Editing out Pro-nouns and Unnecessary Words
Editing out Unnecessary words. Tips: edit out the pronouns stay in present tense Example: “I have reviewed your 1:3 Definitions Assignment on the term ‘stack’. As someone with little knowledge on computer science, you did a great job defining and…
Creating a Formal Report Proposal
Creating a Formal Report Proposal. A brief discussion on asking the right questions & pursuing a balanced view A brief discussion on primary sources for research Procedures for preparing your proposal Asking the right question After reading the chapters on…
Preparing to Peer Review
With lesson 1:3 assignments you are practicing four writing techniques: The art of definition — and the importance of always considering your reader’s needs first. The art of Peer Review Self-editing based on review Reflection on your writing techniques Assignment #1: Definitions, should not present too…
How To post on your Team Forum
When you want to add a post to your Team Forum you need to begin with a “new post.” Be sure to include the assignment number in your title; for example: ‘1:3 Definitions’. When you are ready to publish, be…
Focus on Conciseness
WRITING TIP: Focus on Conciseness Removing as many pronouns as possible improves conciseness. Removing as many unnecessary words as possible improves clarity and conciseness Example: 177 words “Please consider me for your professional writing team by taking a moment to read through my…
Evaluation Sheets
Good Tuesday 301; I hope you all had a good long weekend. Below is a copy of the Evaluation Sheet that we will use this semester. Please do study this sheet so you have a clear idea of your grade…
Writing Teams
Hello 301; Your Blogs are posted on the Student Blog page; I hope you will find time to enjoy reading each other’s bio’s as you compose your application letters. The first assignment for your Team page is due on May…
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