Welcome to my BEST WORKS page!
This page includes examples of my best work this semester with the purpose and success of each assignment.
- Revised Definition Assignment
Purpose:
- Understand the importance of term definitions in technical writing and professional life
- Differentiate between parenthetical, sentence, and expand definitions
- Make proper use of each according to the situation
Success:
I chose to explain “Direct Air Capture” to investors who care about climate change. And I find that correctly labelled visuals are essential tools when explaining a complex term to non-technical readers.
Revised Definition Assignment Link: https://blogs.ubc.ca/engl301-99c-2021wc/2022/02/08/revised-definition-assignment/
2. Revised Peer Review of the Definition Assignment
Purpose:
- Learn writing techniques and strategies from partner
- Offer positive feedback and constructive suggestion for partner
Success:
I partnered with Carol on this assignment and learned the definition of “Solar Photovoltaic panel”. I provided advice on content and grammar and received valuable suggestions for the position of visuals and reference.
Revised Peer Review of the Definition Assignment Link: https://blogs.ubc.ca/engl301-99c-2021wc/2022/02/04/peer-review-of-definitions/
3. Revised Formal Report Proposal and Progress Report with Surveys
Purpose:
- Learn writing techniques for formal report proposal
- Study the process of research
- The process of brainstorming
Success:
The most impressive part is the process of brainstorming. Following the inspiration of the ‘301-Hand-out-Formal-Report-Topic’, I decided on the community first, UBC. Then, I observed the difference brought by COVID-19 and came to the idea of ‘Enhancing COVID Protection for On-campus Dining at UBC’.
Revised Formal Report Proposal: https://blogs.ubc.ca/engl301-99c-2021wc/2022/02/15/formal-research-proposal/
Revised Progress Report with Surveys: https://blogs.ubc.ca/engl301-99c-2021wc/2022/02/27/memorandum-progress-report/
4. Revised Proposal Memo
Purpose:
- Practice the writing techniques of an email memo
Success:
A perfect email memo provides detailed information on each section of the report.
Revised Proposal Memo: https://blogs.ubc.ca/engl301-99c-2021wc/2022/02/15/email-memorandum/
5. Revised LinkedIn Best practices memo
Purpose:
- Make full use of LinkedIn as a professional networking site
- Research and study techniques for professional networking and building an online profile with a resume
Success:
All the networking sites have their own rules, like word limits and design patterns. Follow the guidelines and always think twice before posting. I revised the works cited list in alphabetical and surnames first.
Revised LinkedIn Best Practices: https://blogs.ubc.ca/engl301-99c-2021wc/2022/02/22/memo-ten-best-practices-concerning-linked-in/
6. Revised Memo to Evan Crisp
Purpose:
- Learn how to write with “You Attitude.”
Success:
Through giving suggestions to Evan Crisp, I practiced with the core principle – reader-centered.
Revised Memo to Evan Crisp: https://blogs.ubc.ca/engl301-99c-2021wc/2022/03/09/memorandum-demonstrating-you-attitude/
7. Revised Complaint letter and Response letter
Purpose:
- Practice the techniques of writing letters
- Write with “You Attitude”
Success:
An effective business letter archives the purpose set out by the writer, whether to persuade readers or provide information. By writing complaints and response letters, I put myself first into opposite positions (consumer vs customer service) and better understand “You Attitude”.
Revised Complaint https://blogs.ubc.ca/engl301-99c-2021wc/2022/03/12/business-letters-complaint-and-bad-news-adjustment-4/
8. Revised Peer Review of a Formal Report
Purpose:
- Learn writing techniques and strategies from partner
- Offer positive feedback and constructive suggestion for partner
Success:
I partnered with Lucy on this assignment. Her report topic is “Feasibility of Placing a Clothing Bin at the UBC Bus Loop”. I learned to use graphs to visualize the survey results more straightforward and provided some constructive advice in terms of format and expressions. From the professor’s feedback, I find that I used several “you” or “your” in my peer review without following “You Attitude”. Therefore, I edit them out in the final version.
Revised Peer Review of Lucy’s Report: https://blogs.ubc.ca/engl301-99c-2021wc/2022/03/19/301-peer-review-of-formal-report-draft/
9. Revised Formal Report
Purpose:
- Writing ability improves with continuous revising
Success:
- Eliminate unnecessary words in abstract
- Use the alphanumeric system in sections and subsections
- The number of participants in a survey should be over 65
- The importance of reference time, especially for the COVID topic
Revised Formal Report: https://blogs.ubc.ca/engl301-99c-2021wc/2022/03/26/formal-report-enhancing-covid-protection-for-on-campus-dining-at-ubc/