Here are some tips for preparing to peer review a proposal for a Formal Report. Writing tip: Avoid pronouns: “I” / “You” Before you read the document — prepare a list of headings and sub-headings designed to match the requirements…
Here are some tips for preparing to peer review a proposal for a Formal Report. Writing tip: Avoid pronouns: “I” / “You” Before you read the document — prepare a list of headings and sub-headings designed to match the requirements…
WRITING TIP: Take out the people/ pronouns: “I” and “You” Please study this example: Note how concise and clear the passage without pronouns reads. The first paragraph of this review is all about the author of the review. Take out…
Subject Lines and file names ALWAYS CONSIDER YOU READER’S NEEDS FIRST. Stopping to consider how your document or message or memo will be used – who is reading and why? — this is your first consideration. ‘301 Student Name Assignment name’ I…
This blog is meant to guide you with preparations for creating a proposal for your Formal Report. Before reading this blog please be sure to read the assigned pages on The Research Process: 123 – 186. Below you will find:…
English 301 Lesson 1:3 Assignments: Peer review Organizing Peer Reviews: Peer reviews should be organized with sub-headings and bullet points Sub-headings should include each element of the document as well as general elements First Impressions is a good way to…
Good day 301 How to Post: Begin a ‘new post‘ and when ready to publish go to the Categories box on the right side of the page and click the box with your team name. When to Post: Follow the…
WRITING TIP: Focus on Conciseness Removing as many pronouns as possible improves conciseness. Avoid three verbs in a row Removing as many unnecessary words as possible improves clarity and conciseness Example: 103 words: Studying political science for my undergrad has…
Below is a copy of the Evaluation sheet for this course. Please study this sheet and note how your points are distributed. You will notice that the majority of your grade is collected in the final assignments and that there…
Hello 301 Welcome to our course of studies together and Welcome to my Instructor’s Blog I will post new blogs on a regular basis and you should read before beginning each week’s lesson. The principle purpose of this Blog is to respond to your…
Putting YOU attitude into a letter about yourself. It is a difficult task to write an application cover letter ‘selling’ your skills while making the reader’s needs the most important. Rule # 1: Begin by saying something nice about the…