Instructor’s Blog
Hello, and welcome to my Blog. Below this post you will see previous posts from last semester’s class. This is the first Blog for our class.
Writing Tips: Editing out Pronouns
By erikapaterson on June 6, 2021 @1:42 pm
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…How to Organize Peer Reviews
By erikapaterson on June 5, 2021 @10:53 am
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 Reviewing Tips
By erikapaterson on June 3, 2021 @8:18 am
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…Some tips for Peer-reviewing Formal Report Drafts …
By erikapaterson on March 25, 2021 @10:10 am
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:…Tips for writing a First Daft
By erikapaterson on March 23, 2021 @3:44 pm
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 –…