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This site will act as a portfolio of my work throughout the course ENGL 301 – Technical Writing at the University of British Columbia. This course aims to introduce students to specific elements of technical writing, to provide opportunities to practice developing skills, and to engage and challenge writers in online communication contexts. This blog-style course is very different from anything I’ve done in the past and I’m looking forward to the challenge, and hopefully excitement, that comes with it!
I read in the first week’s readings that no matter your job description, you should expect to be evaluated on written and oral communication skills at work. As a dental hygienist, I spend most of my day talking and writing about what I’ve noted on a client or what treatment was done. These records are increasingly kept digitally and need to be comprehensive, precise, and easy to read by another clinician. Communication is the single most important aspect to comprehensive client care, with written word only becoming more pivotal as technology continues to advance and online forms of communication take more precedence in daily life. That’s why I’m so grateful to be studying online through this platform.
My goal for this term is to develop and sharpen technical writing skills that will help me become a better communicator in my career and in my life. I invite you to check the About Me tab for a brief introduction to your writer. You will find my work under the Blog tab, with the most recent piece showing at the top of the page. Please feel free to leave me your comments and questions and I’ll be sure to respond in a timely manner. Thank you for taking a look at my site.