Welcome English 301 Hello everyone. I am pleased to be beginning a new semester of English 301. I designed this course as an online course in 2014 and have been teaching all my courses online since that time. I am…

The Introduction section of a Formal Report should include a Method Section that provides a description of data collection and methodology. It is important to remain concise and at the same time provide both details and an explanation. Please see…

As I read through the early Formal Report drafts and peer reviews, I am finding some continuing common errors which are worth providing more examples for correcting. Please do review the following list and self-edit. Avoid BIG CHUNKS of text:…

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…

MEMORANDUM To:  Dr. Erika Paterson, Instructor ENGL 301 Technical Writing UBC From:  XXX XXX, Student ENGL 301 Technical Writing UBC Date:  June 24, 2021 Subject: 301 Progress Report : Sustainable Ingredient Sourcing in Organika Health Products Inc. Purpose and Significance of Report…

Editing out the imperative verbs when possible will make your writing more reader-friendly by changing the tone from ‘a command’ to ‘a suggestion’. Editing out imperative verbs often changes the sense of the sentence from a command to an ‘action…

A Student Example of a Peer Review for a Report Proposal Please note: the minimal use of pronouns: I / me/ You / Yours the minimal use of imperative verbs how each Section of the Document under review has a…

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…

Editing out the pronouns and avoiding the negative: EXAMPLE: “Your explanation of negation and why health equity is important today is quite vague and doesn’t provide specific case examples of the current problems surrounding health equity or in what context…

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. Below you will find: A brief discussion on asking…