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.
Subject lines, File names and Attachments
By erikapaterson on August 26, 2020 @3:26 pm
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…Preparing to Write Proposal for a Formal Report
By erikapaterson on August 26, 2020 @3:26 pm
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:…Example of a Peer Review of a Definition
By erikapaterson on August 26, 2020 @3:26 pm
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…Posting on your Team Forum
By erikapaterson on August 26, 2020 @3:26 pm
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…Focus on Conciseness
By erikapaterson on August 26, 2020 @3:26 pm
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…