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.
Editing out Imperative Verbs
By erikapaterson on February 23, 2020 @4:21 pm
Editing out imperative verbs helps to create a more persuasive and professional voice. Here are some more examples to study. Strong background summary with value proposition to the workforce Writing a strong background and summary in context with your field…Editing out the imperative verbs
By erikapaterson on February 21, 2020 @10:36 am
Avoiding Imperative verbs is helpful for creating a document that places the reader first. While imperative verbs have their place in many types of writing, in professional and technical writing imperative verbs are best avoided or used for special emphasis.…Details Please!
By erikapaterson on February 17, 2020 @6:40 pm
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…A Student Example of a Peer Review for a Report Proposal
By erikapaterson on February 16, 2020 @1:34 pm
A Student Example of a Peer Review for a Report Proposal Please note the minimal use of pronouns: I / me/ You / Yours Please note the minimal use of imperative verbs Note how each Section of the Document under…Subject lines, attachments and file names
By erikapaterson on February 14, 2020 @8:09 am
Subject Lines and File Names Stopping to consider how your document or message or memo will be used – who is reading and why? — this is your first consideration. Sometimes, I open an incorrectly named attachment and the document does not…