Unit Two Reflection Blog

Miranda Hoang

June 27, 2021

Reflection on the process of Researching LinkedIn:

For 301 ENGL Assignment 2:2, we were asked to write a memo to our team summarizing our research concerning best practices for professional networking on LinkedIn. This assignment was a challenging one for me because I have never navigated the LinkedIn site, nor was I fully aware of its uses. This assignment has proven to be beneficial because I was able to investigate best practices which will help in determining if this networking site is suitable for me and my future career goals. Professional social media networking can be a great strategy to make connections and further your career. This can be advantageous because you no longer need to wait for the next networking event, with sites like LinkedIn, you can network anytime and anywhere from the convenience of your devices. Research shows that employers prefer to hire people they have connections with, and networking using LinkedIn is a form of building connections and relationship building. When deciding if I will utilize LinkedIn in the future, I will consider the pros and cons of networking online.

Reflection on preparing the Formal Report Proposal and Outline:

For 301 ENGL Assignment 2:1, we were asked to investigate a deficiency in a public setting of which we have recently been a part of. For me, the logical choice of setting was Spencer Dentistry because this has been my fulltime place of employment for 8 years. Next, we were to specify which problem or deficiency we could usefully explore and analyze to help improve through reasonable recommendations for change. With the addition of new staff, and the current uncertainty navigating the new AAP Periodontal classifications, I determined that there is a need for training on the abovementioned classifications as well as a need to develop a step-by-step approach for diagnosing and referring the periodontally involved patient. The final objective is that this approach could be utilized by staff both new and old. There is a common goal among the dental team at Spencer Dentistry to provide treatment that is only for the betterment of the patient, therefore this topic is of great interest to all, and I will be able explore objectively. After creating the outline for the report, it is easier to see how it will all come together. Once the survey questions have been approved, they will be distributed with the hopes that the results from the survey will support the proposal. Creating a Formal Report is essential when recommending implementing changes in the workplace and is a valuable component to workplace problem solving. This skill is one that will only advance my professional career.

Reflection on Partner Peer Review:

We were asked to complete a peer review of our partners Formal Report Proposal. I had the pleasure of reviewing Gabriella Meroli Assad’s Formal Proposal as well as accept constructive, valuable feedback from her on my own Proposal. Gabriella constructed a concise document proposing an increase in oral health education of UBC Medical Students. Peer review is a valuable aspect of professional writing as it allowed me to look at my partners work and reflect on my own. Gabriella created a beautifully detailed initial draft of her proposal. Gabriella followed all the assignment requirements closely and clearly identified the setting and deficiency and chose a topic relevant to her qualifications. Reading the proposal through the lens of a dental professional I was able to offer constructive feedback for minor areas of clarification and improvement. Reading Gabriella’s Proposal was a privilege, which demonstrated areas within my own proposal that needed improvement. The peer review process, along with the opportunity to assess the writing techniques of fellow members of the RDH Writers team has provided insight into what it takes to be a professional, technical writer. I am grateful for the opportunity to work alongside this team and feel confident that the high caliber of writing that they deliver will positively impact my own writing technique.

Link to Peer Review:

https://blogs.ubc.ca/engl301-98a-2021sa/2021/06/18/peer-review-on-formal-proposal/

Link to the revised Report Proposal:

301 Miranda Hoang Formal Report Proposal

Link to Formal Report Outline:

301 Miranda Hoang Formal Report Outline