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.
An example of a Peer Review for the Definition Assignment
By erikapaterson on October 7, 2020 @3:10 pm
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…Preparing a Formal Report Proposal
By erikapaterson on October 7, 2020 @2:47 pm
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…Writing Tips: Eliminating unnecessary words
By erikapaterson on September 25, 2020 @11:56 am
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 / Sept 2020
By erikapaterson on September 6, 2020 @6:24 am
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…More Writing Tips for Formal Reports and Peer reviews
By erikapaterson on August 3, 2020 @8:09 am
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…