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 Tip: Editing Out Imperative Verbs
By erikapaterson on June 16, 2019 @6:09 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.…Preparing to write a Peer Review for Linked-In
By erikapaterson on June 14, 2019 @11:35 am
ENGL 301: LinkedIn Peer Review Form Here is an example of an excellent LinkedIn peer review to study: well organized, complete, concise and clear. Please note the minimal use of pronouns: I / You / Yours Please note the minimal…Details Please!
By erikapaterson on June 8, 2019 @7:42 am
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…Organizing with Bullets
By erikapaterson on June 8, 2019 @6:16 am
Organization and Format are two major concerns for professional writers. Bullets are helpful. For Example: “ I noticed some errors after reading the document. One example would be “Lemma (A supporting proposition, statement, or result).” There is no need for…Conciseness: Editing out Pro-nouns and Unnecessary Words
By erikapaterson on June 4, 2019 @6:03 am
Editing out Unnecessary words. Tips: edit out the pronouns stay in present tense Example: “I have reviewed your 1:3 Definitions Assignment on the term ‘stack’. As someone with little knowledge on computer science, you did a great job defining and…