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: Remembering that Peer Reviews are often read by “the boss” will help you to…
English 301 99C Technical Writing
January 2022 Section 99C
Author: erikapaterson
Editing-out Imperative Verbs
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…
Progress Reports: most common errors
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…
A Student Example of a Peer Review for a Formal Report Proposal
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…
Example of a “detailed” reflection blog
One note that I often give students is short and simple: “Details please.” Here is an example of a nicely detailed Reflection Blog: Unit One Reflection Blog Writing the first draft of the Technical definition In the first unit…
Avoid the negative
There are two major rules of persuasion for Formal Reports Avoid the Negative Employ YOU Attitude Turning the negative into the positive: Examples: Negative: With a decrease of events and marketing, fewer students are inspired to participate in club activities…
A Student Example of a Peer Review for a Report Proposal
A Student Example of a Peer Review for a Report Proposal Please note the minimal use of pronouns: I / me/ You / Yours Please note the minimal use of imperative verbs Note how each Section of the Document under…
Details Please
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 Topic…
Posting Assignments, Subject Lines and File Names
Posting Assignments Following instructions carefully is so important. To be as clear as clear can be, the instruction :”Post on Team Forum” means post the assignment on the webpage – NOT an attachment. The instructions “Post on Reflection Blog” –…
An example of a Peer Review for the Definition Assignment
Organizing Future Peer Reviews: Peer reviews should be organized with sub-headings and bullet points Sub-headings should include each and every element of the document under review as well as general elements First Impressions is a good way to begin a…
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