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.
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By erikapaterson on May 31, 2022 @9:20 am
Details please. Learning to compose memorandums that are organized, clear, concise, and provide the necessary details is a skill you will be practicing throughout the semester. Please be sure to review the textbook chapter on memorandums and ensure you are…A short Bio
By erikapaterson on May 23, 2022 @9:20 am
Good Day English 301; I hope you’ve had an opportunity to read through the course description and schedule. Please do not hesitate to either email me or post on our chat page with any questions or comments you may have.…Writing a Methods Section for a Formal Report
By erikapaterson on March 23, 2022 @4:26 pm
Here is an example of a well-handled Methods Section. The Introduction section of a Formal Report always includes a description of the methodology. It is important to remain concise and at the same time provide both details and an explanation.…Avoiding Imperative verbs
By erikapaterson on March 23, 2022 @4:24 pm
Editing out the imperative verbs when possible will make your writing more reader-friendly by changing the tone from ‘a command’ to ‘a suggestion’. Editing out imperative verbs often changes the sense of the sentence from a command to an ‘action…First Drafts of Formal Reports: common errors to avoid
By erikapaterson on March 11, 2022 @11:49 am
As you are composing your First Drafts of your Formal Reports, here is a list of the most common errors to be avoided when peer reviewing First Drafts. Avoid BIG CHUNKS of text: organize the report into sections and subsections.…