Sunday, October 30, 2011

Tuesday 11/1

  • We will have a guest speaker on Tuesday from 3:30-4:15
  • Proposals are due at the end of lab.
  • Attach the rubric to the back of your proposal.



Final Project Introduction will take place on Thursday 11/3


Proposal Rubric
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kNg9zdZ9EnufVZ937pxqoFnjAUtwmq4qszFn78uAKSs/edit

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Plans Changed!

Our visitor is coming on Tuesday 11/1.

You will have the full lab to complete your proposal.

Have a Great Day!

Monday, October 24, 2011

Proposals 


 First Draft is due on Tuesday at the end of Lab. 


Final Draft is due on Thursday at the end of lab. 


We will have a visitor from 3:30-4. 




I may extend the final draft until 11/1 to meet the needs of all my students. I will assess this on Tuesday.


I will introduce the final project the week of 11/1




Jobs Speech Responses are Excellent! 
You will receive your grade on Tuesday 10/25

Announcement!

The next Job Fair and Graduate School Fair will be held on Thursday, November 17 from
10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in Roosevelt Hall

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Due on Thursday 10/20

Watch the president's Jobs Speech.

Respond on the blog by clicking on Due on Thursday 10/20 and post your response in the comment section.

In one paragraph highlight at least two main points/ issues he addressed.

In another paragraph discuss at least two major proposals mentioned and possible solutions.

In paragraph three - highlight one aspect of his speech that speaks to you. Why is this so important in your life? In addition, identify one proposal you liked and one you do not necessarily agree with. Support your statements.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Thursday 10/13

Hello Technical Writers!

You will have lab on Thursday.

During lab you will have the opportunity to:


  • Revise your cover letter
  • Revise your resume
  • Create a LinkedIn account and Upload your resume
  • Join discussion groups
  • Become familiar with Blogs and Wikis by searching the web
  • Hand in a Revised Cover Letter


Note- Revised Resume's cannot be handed in unless they are accompanied by proof that you visited the writing center.


Next Project

Writing a Proposal.

Have a Great Day!

See you on Thursday!

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Calendar of Events and Due DATES !!!!

  • Resume Final Draft is due on Thursday 10/6 after Lab.
  • Cover Letter - First Draft is due on Thursday 10/6 after Lab
  • Cover Letter Final Draft is due on Tuesday  10/11 after Lab
  • Social Networking lecture will take place on Tuesday 10/11
  • Proposal Lecture will take place on Thursday 10/13 
  • Next Project will begin on Tuesday 10/18 

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Final Project distribution and Group Assignments will begin the week of November 1st!