As I read through the early Formal Report drafts and peer reviews, I am finding some continuing common errors which are worth providing more examples for correcting. Please do review the following list and self-edit. Avoid BIG CHUNKS of text:…
English 301 99C Technical Writing
January 2022 Section 99C
Author: erikapaterson
Tips for writing a First Daft
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 –…
Writing with YOU Attitude
You can find a few post on Writing with YOU attitude on this blog, if you search. However, learning the techniques of writing with YOU attitude is so valuable, I am dedicating this page to a collection of past YOU…
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…
UBC has a Survey Tool
Good day 301 Here is a link to a Survey Tool provided for students at UBC – a new tool that has just come to my attention thanks to Silviu – thank you Silviu. Please do follow the link: Teaching/…
Assignment 2.1 – Revised Formal Report Proposal
To: Professor Erika Paterson From: Agron Bajraktari Date: February 15, 2021 Subject: Proposal to introduce digital document filing system to the Mortgage Brokerage. Audience The intended audience or reader of this report is the managing broker of the mortgage brokerage.…
Assignment 2.2 – LinkedIn Best Practices Memo
Memorandum To: The Photosynthesizers Team From: Munisha Bhandal Date: February 24th, 2021 Subject: Best Practices for Linked In LinkedIn is an excellent tool for professionals to connect, explore new employment openings and other opportunities. In creating a LinkedIn profile it…
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 the minimal use of imperative verbs how each Section of the Document under review has a…
Surveys and Interviews: guidance
Survey and Interview Introduction: an example A common error with this assignment is the composition of the introduction to your surveys; this is extremely important. You must fulfill research ethics. Here is a good example for you to study and follow…
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