“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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

I am happy to see your websites being posted on our Facebook page; thank you. As you post your links on Facebook, I include the link on our Student Blog  page. Please do take some time to read each other’s websites with…

I have completed my round of evaluations for Unit Three and have some notes for you to follow as you self-edit your final draft of your report and your Web folio. Errors in expression that are caused by neglecting to…

A few students have presented letters of transmission with their drafts and this has given me the opportunity to give you all some advice on how to use YOU attitude with these letters. Remember the four essential rules: Avoid starting…

Learning the techniques of writing with YOU attitude is so valuable, I am dedicating this page to YOU attitude tips and examples. Please do ensure to work with YOU attitude in your transmission letter for your Formal report, and in the introduction…

Good day 301 As I work my way through Unit Three assignments, I have found some continuing common errors which are worth providing more examples for correcting. Below please find some writing tips and examples of how to improve your…