Blog III: Fall 2018

Blog III: Summer 2018

For this blog, propose a website you would design, thinking about what we have learned designing websites in class.   As you propose a write-up of your website, please answer the following questions:

(1)What is your website about? What is its purpose?  Who are the different readers (primary, secondary, and tertiary).

(2) Does your website contain any of the social contexts----(PEPE).

(3) Summarize what your website would look like?  For example, you could talk about the home page or the content found on the other pages.

This should be at least two paragraphs.  Let me know if you have any questions.

Write what you want to write.

Blog II: Career Choices

Think about a career you want after finishing school.  Now, I know some of you indicated unease about picking a direction this early; however, you will be starting the cover letter and resume assignment in a week.  It would be a good idea to start researching an occupation.  For this blog, please answer the following questions in two paragraphs:

I. What is the job?  Describe the daily tasks, even hours, if applicable.

II.  What are the qualifications (degree, certifications, special classes) required?

III. What is the annual income and does it cover your needs?

Fall 2018: Blog I

Class,
For your first blog, please consider how you would handle a complaint letter for a product.  This blog is akin to your memo or letter assignment, meaning you have to provide a sample of your response to amend the complaint.  Please answer the following questions:

1.  What is your product and how might it malfunction?

2.  Who are the primary, secondary, and tertiary readers of your product?

3.  What will you offer in return to the customer?  A refund?  An exchange?

Lastly,   please include a paragraph sample response to this complaint.  Keep in mind, you do not have to give into the complaint.  You can write a refusal, if you so desire.

Blog III: Summer 2018

For this blog, propose a website you would design, thinking about what we have learned designing websites in class.   As you propose a write-up of your website, please answer the following questions:

(1)What is your website about? What is its purpose?  Who are the different readers (primary, secondary, and tertiary).

(2) Does your website contain any of the social contexts----(PEPE).

(3) Summarize what your website would look like?  For example, you could talk about the home page or the content found on the other pages.

This should be at least two paragraphs.  Let me know if you have any questions.

Blog II: Summer

Class,
For the second blog, you are to find a job listing on employment database (Monster, Ice, etc.).  Once you have found the job, think about your qualifications, and discuss how you would be a good candidate for that particular position.   Once you have picked the job, please answer the following below:

I.  Relay the experience necessary using verbs based on your own experience.


II.   Write an objective statement for the specific job you want.  It should be no longer than one sentence.

III. Write one paragraph where you introduce yourself to your employer, revealing your strengths and what you would bring to the company.

Blog I: Summer

Class,
For your first blog, please consider how you would handle a complaint letter for a product.  This blog is akin to your memo or letter assignment, meaning you have to provide a sample of your response to amend the complaint.  Please answer the following questions:

1.  What is your product and how might it malfunction?

2.  Who are the primary, secondary, and tertiary readers of your product?

3.  What will you offer in return to the customer?  A refund?  An exchange?

Lastly,   please include a paragraph sample response to this complaint.  Keep in mind, you do not have to give into the complaint.  You can write a refusal, if you so desire.

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Blog III: Spring 2018

Blog III: Spring 2018

For this blog, propose a website you would design, thinking about what we have learned designing websites in class.   As you propose a write-up of your website, please answer the following questions:

(1)What is your website about? What is its purpose?  Who are the different readers (primary, secondary, and tertiary).

(2) Does your website contain any of the social contexts----(PEPE).

(3) Summarize what your website would look like?  For example, you could talk about the home page or the content found on the other pages.

This should be at least two paragraphs.  Let me know if you have any questions.

Blog II: Spring 2018

Blog II: Spring 2018

For this blog, you are to discuss how you would organize a group, assuming the role as the group leader. This post is based on the discussion and readings found in Chapter 3.   For this blog, you will need to answer the following questions:

(1) Think about what type of project you and your team will develop.  Is it based on technology? A product?  Documentation? Be specific.

(2) How will define team member responsibilities? 

(3) How will make efforts to coordinate schedules with the other members?

(4) What steps would you take if you had to fire a team member?

Spring 2018: Blog I

For the first blog, please define what technical writing is.  Think about the ideas in Chapter 1 and answer these questions:

(1) What can a technical writer expect to do in his or her profession?

(2) What career opportunities exist for technical writers?

(3) What distinguishes technical writing from other writing genres?

The blog response should be at least two full paragraphs.  Please post the response on your blog and upload it to Canvas.  If you have any questions, please ask.  Good luck!