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Student Example of an email memo to Evan

Memorandum July 2, 2021 To: Evan Crisp, UBC Undergraduate Student From: XXX XXXX, ENGL 301 Student Subject: Best Practices for Effective Emails to Professors Introduction Thank you for seeking out the ENGL 301 students for advice on writing this email. 

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

Avoiding 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

Subject lines and File Names

Subject Lines and File Names Making it easy for your reader to know the importance of the message, and easily file the attachments, will ensure a happy reader and increase the likelihood of achieving the goal of the message. Stopping

Survey and Interview Introduction: an example

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

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 the inclusion of details – be sure to check this

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

Tips on Preparing a Formal Report Proposal

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

Unit 1 Reflection

This post is a reflection of the past Unit 1 in ENGL Technical Writing. I will be discussing the phases of creating definitions for the term ‘Periodontium,’ peer reviewing another teammates definition, and editing my final assignment.  In the first

Writing Tips: Editing out Pronouns

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

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