This is a reflection blog about the original writing, the peer review process and the editing process. This reflection introduces what I learned in unit 1.
The original writing
Technical Communications is a nice textbook. At first, I wanted to finish the writing without reading, but soon I found that I do not know the difference among the three definitions. Then, I read the definition and example in corresponding chapters, and I find they are easy to understand. I decided to read the textbook first after this writing experience.
Besides, I meet problems in writing the expanded definition. There is lots of knowledge related to the expanded definition, so I need to find the important part and summarize it which takes me lots of time.
The peer review process
I reviewed Hugo’s assignment which is the three definitions of EBIT and I am to know a new concept. The process of review is helpful for both of us. Not only could I find the problem in his assignment, but also find some tips on how to improve my assignment. Besides, I find that some of the problems are common. For example,we may lose some common knowledge about the definitions.
The editing process
Thanks Hugo, he gave me a different point of view of peoples’ interest in the situation in my homework, and told me which parts of the definition are not clear enough which I miss because I think they are common knowledge in this field. I write more information about his questions and I write in more detail and add a picture to make my definition of the relationship between wind and angle more clear.
Attached below is the revised definition assignment and Hugo’s peer review of my original definitions assignment
My revised definition: https://blogs.ubc.ca/engl301-98a-2021sa/2021/06/09/revised-definition-yusen-zhou/
Peer’s review of my definition: https://blogs.ubc.ca/engl301-98a-2021sa/2021/06/05/hugo-hus-peer-review-for-yushens-definition-of-sailing/