For the definition assignment I wrote three different definitions of the same term in varying details. I choose the term “RAID” which is a type of data storage technology. Through the peer review process, I was able to expand my definition to better suit non-technical audiences.<\/p>\n
Revised Definition Assignment<\/a><\/p>\n For the peer review of the definition assignment I reviewed my team member’s definition of “Relational Database”. The peer review process provided me greater insight in different ways of defining a term.<\/p>\n Revised Peer Review of the Definition Assignment<\/a><\/p>\n For the formal report proposal, I choose to write about the long wait times at Tim Hortons on campus, a situation that I have experienced first hand more times than I can count. Through this assignment I gained valuable experience in creating a well conceived outline and also the importance of conducting multiple types of data collection through surveys and literature reviews.<\/p>\n Revised Formal Report Proposal<\/a><\/p>\n For the progress report, I wrote a memorandum detailing the progress of my report and provided links to my survey. The progress report assignment was useful in refining my outline and creating a more concise idea.<\/p>\n Revised Progress Report<\/a><\/p>\n For the proposal memorandum assignment, I wrote a memorandum to the instructor to propose my topic for my formal report. This assignment allowed me to practice writing professional emails that communicate information concisely and completely.<\/p>\n Revised Proposal Memo<\/a><\/p>\n This assignment tasked me to compile a list of helpful practices for using LinkedIn as a professional networking website. I learned many useful tips such as using keywords to improve search placement and organizing the \u2018About\u2019 section into short paragraphs to improve readability. Through this assignment, I became less intimidated and more excited towards creating my own LinkedIn profile.<\/p>\n Revised LinkedIn Best Practices Memo<\/a><\/p>\n For the memo to Evan Crisp assignment, I wrote memorandum that gives advice on how to write professional emails to professors. Through this assignment I was able to refine my writing \u2018YOU attitude\u2019.<\/p>\n Revised Memo to Evan Crisp<\/a><\/p>\n For this assignment I was tasked with reviewing the formal report draft of a writing team member Delsther James Edralin, who wrote a report about revising library procedures upon prevention of stress and distractions in UBC libraries. Through this assignment, I was exposed to different writing approaches and received feedback for my own report draft.<\/p>\nPeer Review of the Definition Assignment<\/h5>\n
Formal Report Proposal and Progress Report<\/h5>\n
Proposal Memo<\/h5>\n
LinkedIn Best Practices Memo<\/h5>\n
Memo to Evan Crisp<\/h5>\n
Peer Review of a Formal Report<\/h5>\n