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.
You Attitude
By erikapaterson on November 18, 2020 @7:23 am
Four essential rules for writing with YOU attitude 1. Avoid starting your memos or letters or peer reviews with “I” or “We.” Incorrect: “I have reviewed your Progress report and I think that you need to ….. Correct: Thank you for…An Example of an excellent Progress Report Memo:
By erikapaterson on November 16, 2020 @4:47 pm
MEMORANDUM To: Dr. Erika Paterson, Instructor ENGL 301 Technical Writing UBC From: Excellent Student, Student ENGL 301 Technical Writing UBC/ ES Date: November 2020 Subject: 301 Formal Report Progress: Pedestrian Crossing Safety As requested, here is my Progress Report, “Improving pedestrian…Progress Reports: Surveys and Interviews
By erikapaterson on November 13, 2020 @10:30 am
Survey and Interview Introduction: an example A common error with this assignment is the composition of the introduction to your surveys; this is extremely important. You must fulfill research ethics. Here is a good example for you to study and follow…Editing out Pronouns and including Details
By erikapaterson on November 9, 2020 @9:51 am
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 the pro-noun “I”…Student Example: Peer Review for a LinkedIn Profile
By erikapaterson on November 25, 2020 @7:55 am
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: Remembering that Peer Reviews are often read by “the boss” will help you to…