Before enrolling in English 301 98A, I had a brief understanding of LinkedIn. I was aware of the rapidly growing social networking site for graduates, employers, business professionals, and research organizations. I enjoyed researching and reviewing the different practices used to create a professional LinkedIn profile. I used techniques that I have found as well as I have used techniques that my peers have mentioned to make my LinkedIn profile standout. The peer review was especially helpful as I was able to revise my profile with the recommendations from an outside perspective. I am thankful that creating a LinkedIn profile was part of this unit’s assignment as I now have a professional LinkedIn profile where I continue to make connections and apply for jobs through many different companies, an opportunity that I have not had prior to creating a LinkedIn profile.
Regarding the report proposal, I have found the process of this assignment to be very tricky. This is my first time writing a report proposal and living in a rural community has provided me with limited resources. I found it challenging to research an appropriate topic. Preparing an outline and a writing schedule will help me complete my formal report in a timely matter. I am going to spend quality time reviewing formal reports and re-reading chapters in the textbook to ensure my formal report meets the requirements. It is going to be a challenge, but I am hopeful with the resources available, I will be able to successfully write a formal report.
I enjoyed reading my partner’s, Kathryn Simone, proposal. She touched on an area that requires improvement for the health of Canadians. In peer reviewing my partner’s work, I learned the risk issues concerned with poor hospital meals. I reviewed cited sources to understand the issue behind the intended proposal and I also very much enjoyed reading what the World Health Organization had to say which was quoted in the report proposal. Peer reviewing assignments allows me to enhance my writing and reading ability. I can pick out errors that I may not be able to see within my writing. I believe my writing and my organization of writing and posting on a blog forum allows me to develop stronger technical writing skills. When I have my work peer-reviewed, I always revise my work accordingly to the appropriate recommendations provided. I appreciate having my work peer-reviewed because it allows me to understand from a different perspective and it provides me with recommendations on my strengths and weaknesses for my writing. I then utilize the skills outlined and incorporate those techniques into my writing. I am not surprised by the outstanding work this class has provided. I enjoy reading what my classmates post on the team forum because everyone has different writing techniques and styles that can influence the reader. I am excited to read the formal reports because each topic is diverse and unique to each student.
Link to revised proposal outline:
Engl 301 98A Research Proposal Outline
Link to peer-review:
https://blogs.ubc.ca/engl301-98a-2020sa/2020/06/24/peer-review-for-sydney-storie/