This is the post for the week beginning January 26, 2016.
Readings for the Week of January 26
For today’s session, please read the following:
- Information on how ethical issues affect technical writing and chapter 2 of Markel.
- Details on the importance of audience and purpose and chapter 4 of Markel.
- Strategies for adapting your writing to the needs of your readers and chapter 6 of Markel.
- Examples for Project 1, to help you understand the assignment.
Work for the Week of January 26
Please complete these tasks:
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Go to Tests & Quizzes in Canvas, and complete the reading quizzes on Chapters 2, 4 and 6 of Markel by 11:59 PM on Monday, February 1. See the policies for quizzes on the course logistics page.
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Go to Discussions in Canvas, and choose the "Analyzing Example Bio Statements" discussion. Analyze the examples for Project 1 using the discussion questions in Canvas. You will be working in small groups again to help manage the conversation.
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Continue working on the drafts for your bio statement. You will post your draft for peer review feedback on Tuesday, February 2, and provide feedback to two partners by 11:59 PM on Thursday, February 4. There is no grace period or extension for peer review drafts or feedback. Project 1 is due on Monday, February 8. The grace period ends on Monday, February 15.