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. I will post a new blog regularly and include a link to each new blog on our Group FaceBook page. Please be sure to join that page now, if you haven’t already. Here is the link: English 301 .
Drafting a Methods section for a Final Report
By erikapaterson on August 8, 2018 @7:38 am
Here is an example of a well-handled Methods Section. The Introduction section of a Formal Report always includes a description of the methodology. It is important to remain concise and at the same time provide both details and an explanation.…DETAILS ….. please
By erikapaterson on August 6, 2018 @7:22 am
This is a re-post of a blog that too many people seem to have missed or forgotten. One of the tricks of technical writing is to avoid generalities and provide details – as concisely as possible. Here are a few…Tips for Drafting a Formal Report
By erikapaterson on July 25, 2018 @1:41 pm
When drafting your Formal Report keep in mind the 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 information that your reader already…Unit Three Writing Tips:
By erikapaterson on July 25, 2018 @1:23 pm
Look what happens when I rewrite this paragraph from a peer review for a first draft — with YOU attitude: Incorrect: The introduction section was the most informative as you were keen to incorporate factual data that created a picture…Working with YOU attitude
By erikapaterson on July 17, 2018 @10:42 am
Learning the techniques of writing with YOU attitude is so valuable, I am dedicating this page to YOU attitude tips and examples. Four essential rules for writing with YOU attitude 1. Avoid starting your memos or letters or peer reviews with…