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.
Creating a Formal Report Proposal
By erikapaterson on May 31, 2019 @7:25 am
Creating a Formal Report Proposal. A brief discussion on asking the right questions & pursuing a balanced view A brief discussion on primary sources for research Procedures for preparing your proposal Asking the right question After reading the chapters on…Preparing to Peer Review
By erikapaterson on May 27, 2019 @9:09 am
With lesson 1:3 assignments you are practicing four writing techniques: The art of definition — and the importance of always considering your reader’s needs first. The art of Peer Review Self-editing based on review Reflection on your writing techniques Assignment #1: Definitions, should not present too…Focus on Conciseness
By erikapaterson on May 23, 2019 @9:45 am
WRITING TIP: Focus on Conciseness Removing as many pronouns as possible improves conciseness. Removing as many unnecessary words as possible improves clarity and conciseness Example: 177 words “Please consider me for your professional writing team by taking a moment to read through my…Evaluation Sheets
By erikapaterson on May 21, 2019 @9:17 am
Good Tuesday 301; I hope you all had a good long weekend. Below is a copy of the Evaluation Sheet that we will use this semester. Please do study this sheet so you have a clear idea of your grade…Writing Teams
By erikapaterson on May 15, 2019 @11:19 am
Hello 301; Your Blogs are posted on the Student Blog page; I hope you will find time to enjoy reading each other’s bio’s as you compose your application letters. The first assignment for your Team page is due on May…