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.
Organizing with Bullets
By erikapaterson on August 26, 2020 @3:26 pm
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
By erikapaterson on August 26, 2020 @3:26 pm
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
By erikapaterson on August 26, 2020 @3:26 pm
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
By erikapaterson on August 26, 2020 @3:26 pm
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…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. 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…