When researching LinkedIn practices, I discovered the importance of creating a well-composed profile, personalized messages and engaging content for developing professional connections. Completing this assignment, I feel motivated to update my LinkedIn profile with a captivating headline and description that appeals to the tech industry. Applying best LinkedIn practices from my peers’ research will also be beneficial for the job search after graduation.
Writing the report proposal and outline was helpful for determining details such as the problem, intended audience, potential solution and scope. This exercise made the assigned task of writing 12-15 pages of content feel less daunting. One question about creating the formal report is: Should the list of recommendations be included in the data section, the conclusion, or both?
When reviewing the Team Capybara forum, I realized that my reading skills have improved during this technical writing course. Observations were made on details such as document layout, content, writing style, and professional tone. When reading the forum, I was also surprised by the detailed content in documents such as LinkedIn memos and research proposals. Based on this observation, I look forward to improving my writing, adding detailed information to future assignments.
During the peer review process, I learned that the purpose of a peer review is not only to give constructive feedback, but to provide insight on the quality of the reviewed work. The peer review for Yifan’s proposal included information on all document elements, concluding with suggestions for improvement. Revisions were also made to improve the review’s readability using bullet lists and subheadings for addressed elements.
Peer reviewing inspired a more positive view of my writing. After reading fellow classmates’ works, I appreciate my writing strengths while feeling motivated towards improve writing weaknesses.
Peer’s Review: https://blogs.ubc.ca/engl301-99a-2021wa/2021/10/16/peer-review-of-samanthas-research-proposal/
Revised Formal Report Proposal: https://blogs.ubc.ca/engl301-99a-2021wa/2021/10/14/formal-report-proposal-samantha-lee/
Formal Report Outline: https://blogs.ubc.ca/engl301-99a-2021wa/2021/10/29/formal-report-outline-improving-onboarding-for-new-tech-hires-at-article-vancouver/