Blog II: Fall

For the second blog, you are to write about your future profession.   Similar to the interview exercise, you will discuss the needs and qualifications of the job you want after college.   Please answer the following questions in paragraph form (do not just list these in your blog).

(1) What will be your occupation?



(2) How many years of school will you need?  Also, does your job require any certificates?



(3) Does the job fit your financial needs? 


(4) Why did you pick this profession?  What about it interests you?


Please write two full paragraphs.   Avoid bullets and lists. Think of this as a mini-essay on your future career choice.  Good luck!

Blog I: Fall 2017

We discussed the different parts of technical writing and how it affects society.  For this blog, please write two full paragraphs on the following topic: Name an example of technical writing that you used.  Remember, technical writing is about taking action.  To help you better with this first blog post, I have included three questions you need to answer:

(1) What was the document and what did it get you do?


(2)Discuss the intended audience for this document.  Also, what do you think the skill level was?  Were the instructions written clearly?



(3) How might you improve the instruction?  Could any part of the instruction been better explained? Does the document involve any ethical concerns?



You may use pictures to illustrate your discussion.  You do not have to worry about citing the image(s) at this time.

Another possible idea for you:  The instructions do not have to be print.  You can use an instructional video from a website like YouTube.

Good luck!

Blog IV: Proposal

Blog IV Proposal, Spring

For this project, I would like you to think about something you wish to propose.  This can be on issue of your choice.  As you begin writing your proposal, think of these three questions:

(1)Who will be your primary audience?  In other words, who do you want to convince?

(2) How long do you think it will take to complete your project?

(3)What might be the overall costs of this proposal and what might be some of problems faced when trying to get it to work.

Shoot for two paragraphs for this blog post. Let me know if you have any questions.

Blog III, Spring: Creating a Website

For this blog, you are to think about designing your own website.   First, think about the purpose of your website.   What are you trying to do with it? Who are the intended audience .  Once you have considered these questions, please do all of the following:

(1)Discuss the physical, political, ethical, and economical parts of your website.



(2)Discuss what the website will look like.  How will the links be arranged?  What images will you use?  Do not forget about the five principles of design.



(3)Who will be the different readers of your website?   

This should be a descriptive blog, offering a peek at a website you may want to do in life.  Two full paragraphs minimum.

Blog II:Thinking About a Career

For this second blog post, please think about a career that interests you.  Once you have or know that career, answer the following:

(1)What are some of the credentials needed for the career?



(2)What is the expected salary of this particular career?



(3)Where might you find that particular career?  Another city, state, or geographical location?



(4) After answering these questions, please write two paragraphs explaining why you think this the right career for you.  What skills or gifts do you have that make this career seem definite?

Spring 2017: Blog I

Blog I

One day, while texting in class, a brilliant idea enters your mind.  If a nerd like Zuckerberg can make a fortune creating a website full of scandal dominated by corporate interests, then so can you!  For this mint 2017 blog please do the following:

(1) Describe your social media website and its purpose.

(2)Name and discuss at least three terms of use from your site.  In other words, what are the rules?

(3)Name the physical, political, ethical, and economical (PEPE) concepts of your social media site.  We will do a website as an example together.

The total length should be at least three full paragraphs or more.  Let me know if you have any questions.  Good luck!