Unit two provided me with a variety of assignments. The unit included a LinkedIn-related memo and multiple formal report tasks. A peer review, outline, and proposal were all completed for the formal report. All assignments were posted on the Team Forum and are available to be viewed by all. I have explained my unit two assignments below in-depth.

The research process to create a Linkedin profile was simple. I had already created a LinkedIn profile over three years ago; overall, I refreshed my memory. Sites with relevant information were easy to locate, and the steps to create a compelling LinkedIn profile were straightforward. I feel confident if I were to re-create or expand my social network, as I have experience in both social network creation and relating career accolades. The most important aspect to remember is to remain professional and involved on LinkedIn (specifically in comments and content creation or sharing).

My brainstorming process for the formal report was easy because I had an idea that I was passionate about, which quickly came to my knowledge. On the contrary, my preparation seemed more complex, as I had to go into great detail about the impact of my report, along with how the impact will be made. Fortunately, the peer reviews I received made it possible to narrow my scope and make my proposal and outline more effective. My progress with the report is mediocre, as I have doubts about the topic and whether I will write enough about it. After consulting my peers, I have decided to proceed without any topic changes. Although I am somewhat confident, a consultation would be beneficial.

After I had peer-reviewed my partner’s proposal, I learned that my partner had focused her report’s goal, unlike me. It also allowed me to help her improve some aspects of her proposal (mostly small grammar and readability errors), which I later reviewed to ensure I did not make the same mistakes.  Ultimately, reading my team’s forum has prepared me for future memos, as I observe teammates’ format, tone, intent, and word usage, thus giving me the tools to improve my own work. Also, I have been surprised by the work of team members, as the majority of them are better writers than myself. Peer reviewing has positively impacted my writing ability since my formatting of assignments has improved. I would strongly recommend peer reviewing as a key factor in unit two.

Encl. Revised Report Proposal

Encl. Peer Review of Proposal

Encl. Formal Report Outline

The original three definitions assignment displayed my lack of memory of first-year micro and macroeconomics. I had a general idea of defining hyperinflation, but research was required for specifics in the expanded definition. Additionally, the readability of my definitions had to be remembered, as my audience was business customers who were not well versed in economics. While I wrote, I considered the current situation in the country where my audience lives (Zimbabwe). This consideration can be seen primarily in the expanded definition (when I elaborated upon protecting oneself financially from hyperinflation).

The peer review of my article was insightful. Phillip noticed many of the flaws (some of which I realized after publishing my post) and was able to communicate them to me in a constructive manner. I missed a number of key instructions including at least one image and proper referencing, which are crucial. I learned that I must read the assignment instructions carefully and adhere to the guidelines. Phillip also informed me that I could improve upon my depth of definitions, specifically my sentence and expanded definitions. He allowed me to realize that even business consumers may not understand certain terminology or business jargon; after recognizing the ambiguity in my audience description, I knew I had to add detail to it.

After I received feedback from Philip, the editing process was straightforward. I added explanations to business situations that I had mentioned in my expanded definition, moved sentences around to improve the order for the reader, improved my in-text citations, and added an image. Phillip provided the perspective of someone who was unfamiliar with business terms, which allowed me to make adjustments to each business-like statement for improved understanding and simplicity. Overall, the feedback I received was from a well-versed writer who has made me a better writer throughout this assignment.

Peer Review of Three Definitions of Hyperinflation

Revised Definition of Hyperinflation