Author: erikapaterson

Avoid the Negative: writing tip

Always ‘avoid the negative’ when writing proposals; stress positive outcomes rather than negative situations Here is an example: negative  With the rise in employees and with the lack of an organized HR information systems and management in place, it is

Who are you writing for?

Everything you write and every single word you choose is for your reader I have an important note that  most of you are clear about – but I am sure some are still a little fuzzy:   You need to

Survey Introduction: an example

I have finished reading through your proposals and some of you have begun to send me your surveys for approval. A common error with this assignment is the composition of the introduction to your surveys; this is a very important. Here

Peer Review of Report Proposal: an excellent example

Peer Review Report (Unit 2.1) – For XXX XXX By XXX on June 12, 2016 To: XXX XXX, English 301 Student Writer From: XXX XXX, English 301 Student Reviewer Date: June 12th, 2016 Subject: Peer Review of Formal Report Proposal: Improving Volunteer Recruitment

Subject Lines and Files Names

Subject Lines I hope these notes are helpful and that all future correspondence will have clear and complete subject lines, and all future attachments will be correctly named, and the attached document will include course number, student name, date, and title of

Evaluation Process and Practice

“Writing is an art, and just like all other arts, the craft requires constant practice.” As I read through your assignments for  Unit One, I want to review and clarify my assessment process. First, just as I asked you to describe your

Common Errors and Lesson 1:3

Good Monday morning 301 I have passed the weekend reading your application letters and sending off your first Evaluation sheets. I should be completed this task by mid week.  Based on your letters, I have offered many of you advice on

Letter of Application

Here is an example of an excellent letter of application: well organized, nicely balanced with friendly and professional tones, concise, detailed and complete.   May 17, 2016 123 Monopoly Avenue Vancouver BC   English 301: Technical Writing University of British

Memos and Messages

An example of an excellent memo: MEMORANDUM To: Dr. Erika Paterson, English Professor From: XXX XXX, English 301 98A student X.X. Date: May 17, 2016 Subject: Attachment of Letter of Application As instructed in the English 301 course website, I

Helpful Face Book Tips

Hello 301 I am posting some helpful Facebook tips here. Thanks for helping each other out and I hope these tips are helpful for anyone still experiencing issues with the text book or WordPress. RE: Text Book Access: Lauren Helena

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