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.
Editing out the Pronouns
By erikapaterson on November 1, 2020 @12:00 pm
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”…Editing out Imperative Verbs
By erikapaterson on August 26, 2020 @3:22 pm
Editing out imperative verbs helps to create a more persuasive and professional voice. Here are some more examples to study. Strong background summary with value proposition to the workforce Writing a strong background and summary in context with your field…Editing out the imperative verbs
By erikapaterson on August 26, 2020 @3:22 pm
Avoiding Imperative verbs is helpful for creating a document that places the reader first. While imperative verbs have their place in many types of writing, in professional and technical writing imperative verbs are best avoided or used for special emphasis.…Details Please!
By erikapaterson on August 26, 2020 @3:22 pm
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 Topic…A Student Example of a Peer Review for a Report Proposal
By erikapaterson on August 26, 2020 @3:22 pm
A Student Example of a Peer Review for a Report Proposal Please note the minimal use of pronouns: I / me/ You / Yours Please note the minimal use of imperative verbs Note how each Section of the Document under…