This page includes links to some of my best works produced for English 301.
| Definitions Assignment | The purpose of this assignment was to provide a parenthetical, sentence, and expanded definition for a relatively complex term used within my discipline, which is health sciences. I chose to define “Parkinson’s Disease”, for it is a disorder that intrigues me.
This assignment has helped me understand the importance of the different types of definitions in technical writing, and how levels of details in definitions should be varied depending on the audience and purpose. |
| Formal Report Proposal | The main purpose of this assignment was for us to determine an inefficiency or problem in a public setting to base our formal reports on. In my case, I proposed research to determine the feasibility of increasing volunteer recruitment into the rehabilitation recreation program at the Minoru Residence senior care centre.
Through the proposal, I was able to brainstorm prospective items I could investigate, analyze, and recommend action for in my report. |
| Business Letters | This exercise required us to write two business letters:
Through this exercise, I was able to practice writing professionally with the “You-attitude.” I also practiced tweaking my tone of voice to fit a specific role and situation. |
| Peer Review of Shih-Chun’s LinkedIn Profile |
Throughout the term, my team members and I have provided each other with ongoing feedback for our assignments through peer reviews. The best peer review I have written this term is for Shih-Chun Huang’s LinkedIn profile.
By reviewing her profile, I was able to think in the perspective of a potential employer and determine ways to improve my own profile as well. |