Original Writing:
Unit #1 was an excellent Segway into the greater depth of technical writing offered in the second unit of this university course. Unit #2 consisted of various assignments which improved technical writing skills and encouraged practicing to gather information from multiple hubs. My scope of knowledge has expanded from the intricacies involved in this unit. Navigating different technological platforms is a beneficial and transferrable skill to acquire. This unit has presented a valuable introduction to Formal Reports and Proposal Writing. It has been made evident that the work involved in a Formal Report is typically completed over a sequence of time. It is essential to ensure that adequate time is allotted to successfully create a Formal Report. Precisely listing goals and tasks to present a professional and detailed Formal Report is crucial. I believe one of the most integral elements to a successful Formal Report is maintaining a strict writing schedule and embodying self-determination throughout the duration of the assignment.
Unit #2 provided the tools to think critically about the research process and to determine whether a topic is realistic and measurable which are key components to starting a Formal Report.
With social media becoming substantially more widely used by the day, the LinkedIn Assignment proved suitable to learn the importance of day-to-day networking. Like many other daily regimens that can become natural instincts, this assignment served as a great reminder to maintain professional profiles.
The Peer Review Process:
By carefully reviewing my peer’s Formal Report, much like Unit #1 revealed, all areas needing improvement were made very clear. Using a checklist during this assignment was helpful. Because this is the second time providing peer review in English 301, I felt better equipped to share professional and constructive feedback with my fellow classmate. Once again, I thoroughly enjoyed this exercise. Peer reviewing has allowed me to view my writing with a different lens. I am now able to analyze my own work by thinking critically and reviewing it the same way I do for my peers. The Formal Report Proposal that I reviewed was outstanding and clearly stated the realistic and measurable goals. It has been very impressive to read my peers ideas, I have no doubt they will produce exceptional Formal Reports.
Writing Goals:
I hope to see continual improvements in my peers’ work, as we continue to learn from each other. If everything goes according to plan, we should pursue our technical writing goals, together. Unit #2 will advance our skills to successfully accomplish Unit #3, and so on and so forth.
Revised Formal Report:
301, Gabriella Meroli Assad, Formal Report Proposal
Peer Review of Formal Report by Miranda Hoang:
Peer Review of Research Proposal – English 301 98A Technical Writing (ubc.ca)