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 the inclusion of details – be sure to check this…

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…

This blog is meant to guide you with preparations for creating a proposal for your Formal Report. Before reading this blog please be sure to read the assigned pages on The Research Process. Below you will find: A brief discussion…

Editing out pronouns when possible is one of the writing techniques that will make your writing more polished and professional, as well as improving conciseness and clarity. Following are some examples from student work. Peer Review for Definition Assignment EXAMPLE: “I…

Organizing Peer Reviews: Peer reviews should be organized with subheadings 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 subheading to begin a review…

Peer Review is likely to challenge some of you. I have a few tips for you to follow: Your task is to provide feedback, both positive and critical — on all relevant elements of the document. In other words, do no simply point out…

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:…

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 –…

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 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…