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.
Writing a First Draft of a Formal Report
By erikapaterson on July 23, 2020 @4:09 pm
When drafting your Formal Report keep in mind the four most common and serious errors: Writing with a negative tone: Avoid the negative. Writing with a demanding tone: Respect your reader, edit out imperative verbs. Writing with unnecessary Pronouns – especially the…YOU attitude: tips and examples
By erikapaterson on July 21, 2020 @8:24 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 submitting…Progress Reports: common errors and examples
By erikapaterson on July 11, 2020 @5:50 pm
Here is a list of the most common errors in Formal Report Proposals: Neglecting to put a name and date on an attachment Neglecting to correctly name attachments Neglecting to put initials beside your name on memos Avoiding the word…Survey and Interview Introduction: an example
By erikapaterson on July 6, 2020 @6:09 am
Survey and Interview Introduction: an example A common error with this assignment is the composition of the introduction to your surveys; this is a very important. You must fulfill research ethics. Here is a good example for you to study and…An example of an excellent Peer Review for Linked In
By erikapaterson on July 3, 2020 @9:23 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 the minimal use of pronouns: I / You / Yours Please note the minimal…