Reflection on Unit 1 Lessons

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Upon completing Unit 1 Lessons, I feel like I learned the most during the definition writing and peer review process. Only through the review, I noticed that there are instructions that I have missed, namely about indicating the situation where definition in question would be explained to the target audience. In addition, the suggestion of incorporating visuals into the definition makes the writing more intelligent and comprehensive. The recommendation to use additional visual and research has given me the hint to obtain different type of visual to not only entice the readers but also to have something that might imprint in their minds afterwards. Also in the process of providing peer review, I am finding that it takes extra effort to clearly define a technical term to non-revelant person as there are complications of bring in more technical terms in order to define another. Even if you intend to clearly explain in layman’s term, it could still be unclear to ones who has zero to non exposure in the subject matter.

Link to revised definition:

What is Deferred Revenue Definition – Revised

Link to peer review:

https://blogs.ubc.ca/engl301-99a-2019wa/2019/09/27/peer-review-of-deferred-revenue/

Email to Perspective Writing Team Member 3

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From: precilla.huang@ubc.ca

To: tom.howey@alumni.ubc.ca

Date: Fri 9/20/2019 9:45 PM

Subject: English 301 perspective writing team member 3

 

Hi Tom

 

I am interested in forming a technical writing team after reading your application letter. Your application has clearly identified your strength and weakness which is understandable as we are all taking this course to have more practice in technical/business communication.  One of the item mentioned is that remote collaboration is perhaps needing to get used to which I can concur.  Kindly find my application letter link for your review: https://blogs.ubc.ca/precillahuang/2019/09/17/52/

 

Thank you for your consideration.

 

Sincerely,

Precilla

Email to Perspective Writing Team Member 2

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From: precilla.huang@ubc.ca

To: s.jason@shaw.ca

Date: Fri 9/20/2019 9:29 PM

Subject: English 301 perspective writing team member 2

 

Hi Jason

 

I am interested in forming a technical writing team after reading your application letter. Your background and ways of learning is very different but interesting to me as I have never encountered a kinesthetic learner. Kindly find my application letter link for your review as I believe our different approaches and writing style will be beneficial.  https://blogs.ubc.ca/precillahuang/2019/09/17/52/

 

Thank you for your consideration.

 

Sincerely,

Precilla

Email to Perspective Writing Team Member 1

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From: precilla.huang@ubc.ca

To: chelseawalsh1@outlook.com

Date: Fri 9/20/2019 8:55 PM

Subject: English 301 perspective writing team member 1

Hi Chelsea

 

I am interested in forming a technical writing team after reading your application. You have mentioned your style of writing as structured which I can attest to as one of the best style for readers to understand the intended message. Please let me know if you would be interested in forming a team. The following is my blog link for the application letter: https://blogs.ubc.ca/precillahuang/2019/09/17/52/

 

Thank you for your consideration.

 

Sincerely,

Precilla

Email memo to instructor

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Date: September 17, 2019

 

To: Dr. Erika Patterson, Erika.Paterson@ubc.ca
From: Precilla Huang, precilla.huang@ubc.ca

Subject: Application letter submission

Dear Dr. Patterson

Please kindly find attached word document as application letter for assignment 1:2 due Sept 17, 2019.

301 Precilla Huang Application Letter

Summary of the application letter:

  1. Strong interest in technical writing
  2. Writing strength and experience
  3. Professional skills

Thank you.

 

Sincerely,

Precilla

Application Letter

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September 17, 2019

 

Technical Writing English 301

University of British Columbia

2329 West Mall

Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4

 

Dear English 301 Classmates:

 

Kindly consider my application for becoming part of your technical writing team. Currently an unclassified 5th year student with a deep interest in learning ways about technical writing and its relation to better communication. Being part of your writing team will not only ensure our mutual improvement in technical writing skills, but also personal growth in terms of 360 degree feedbacks.

My writing strength is in using precise and concise language. Living in a world of information overflow means that general attention span is now down to 8 seconds. Therefore, it is crucial to capture the reader’s attention by strategizing content. I have amble practice in writing emails that is aimed to get the point across to get the job done.  In addition, I also have experience with writing analytical reports for case studies and providing detailed contents when further explanation is required by the audience.

I believe I would be a strong asset to your team as one of the writing partners. Apart from writing, I have strong teamwork, interpersonal skills and professionalism. I am also competent in meeting deadlines through prioritizing tasks.

Thank you for your consideration and looking forward to hearing back from you as part of your writing team. Please kindly contact via the following email address: precilla.huang@ubc.ca.

 

 

Sincerely,

Precilla Huang

301 Precilla Huang Application Letter