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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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” –…
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…
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 for conciseness: If possible, avoid two and three verbs in a row. The goal is to aim for as concise and precise language as possible. For Example: “Over the past two years, I have held the role of business…
Welcome to English 301 99A Hello everyone. I am happy to welcome you to a new semester of English 301: Technical Writing. This course was designed as an online course in 2014, so while many students are working with professors…
As I look through the Report drafts, I have found some continuing common errors which are worth providing more examples for correcting to assist with peer reviewing. Avoid BIG CHUNKS of text: organize the report into sections and sub-sections. A…