Unit 1 required us to compose introductory communications, as well as a definitions assignment. The definitions assignment requires us to take a technical term and create a situation wherein we would be required to construct a set of definitions for an intended audience.
Definitions Assignment:
In creating an idea for my definitions assignment, I struggled to select a technical term that would not be to abstract yet would also require a significant amount of explanation to fully explain the concept. I found that using “shot distance” from my experiences in film production was sufficient for this and found it fitted well with the purpose of the assignment.
Peer Review
I found that following the guidelines for the peer review provided a thorough and effective means of constructively providing feedback on the work of my classmate. By using this guideline to review Brionne’s work, I found that I was far more adept at providing feedback than I had expected. Brionne chose to define “Frontotemporal Dementia” and I provided feedback concerning the organisational structure of the report. The biggest takeaway for me in this peer review opportunity was how I could specifically address the purpose and fallings of specific elements of the writing.
Definitions Assignment Revision:
I am typically hesitant to incorporate the suggestions of peers, as I often feel content with my finalised work. However, I adopted the suggestions of my classmate, Brionne and corrected issues in my work that were grammatical, structural and aesthetic failings. I realised that listening to the suggestions offered by increased both the visual and professional appearance of my work.
Revised Assignment: Assignment 1.3 (Revised)