English 301 is a technical writing course offered online at UBC that promotes written and online communications in business and professional settings. Taught by Dr. Erika Paterson from the Department of English, ENGL 301 intends to install the appropiate set of writing techniques and communication strategies that are used in our daily acedemic and professional lives through the use of technology. Students will be prepared by learning how to write abstracts, proposals, applications, reports, correspondence and online communiations: emails, texts, Web Folio and networking. This course will introduce a set of skills that can be useful for any student, whether in commerce, science, education, or any other possible field of study.

The course is divided into four units:

1. Principles, Practices and People in English 301
2. Designing a Report Proposal; Defining Terms with Audience in Mind
3. Designing a Report Outline and Draft; Building your Resume and Job Application Skills
4. Drafting the Formal Report; Peer Review and Final Report; developing networking strategies

Expectations

In the current world of technology, most job applications and communication methods have become strictly online. Therefore, I need to be well qualified and aware of the different technical skills that professionals use on a daily basis. In this course, I hope to:

1. Gain experience in writing professional e-mails and memos to professors and supervisors.
2. Develop my social networking skills by creating a LinkedIn Profile and Web Folio for employers to view.
3. Improve my technical writing skills for writing reports and applications.

The skills and techniques that I attain from this course will prepare me for the professional world. In the future, I see myself writing and editing scientific reports, providing updates to supervisors, and interacting with colleagues and professionals both abroad and locally. I greatly value the experience and knowledge acquired from my teammates and Dr. Paterson in ENGL 301.