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Project 4 Overview

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This is the post for the week of March 29, 2015.

Readings for the week of March 29

For this week, please read the following as needed:

Work for the week of March 29

  • Choose your focus for Project 4, following the advice in Step One of the assignment. Consider the various kinds of writing you can examine in your report, and choose one that you have not yet written in your career but that you want to know how to write.

  • Write your proposal, following the instructions on the Genre Analysis Proposal page. If you need an extension, take advantage of the 2-day grace period for daily work. The proposal is an important part of the process, since it makes sure that you’re on the right track before you dive into writing the actual report, which is worth 15% of your course grade.

  • Begin your research for the project, and be sure to keep track of your sources for your bibliography. This is a large project, so I encourage you to work steadily over the next month, rather than waiting until the last minute.


 
Last updated on 27th March, 2016, 3:46 AM

Peer Review and Submission for Project 3

Peer Review and Submission for Project 3 published on

This is the post for the week of March 22, 2016.

Readings for the week of March 22

For this week, please review the following as needed:

Work for the week of March 22

By 11:59 PM tonight (3/22)
Post your draft, following the instructions on the course website.

By 11:59 PM Thursday (3/24)
Give feedback to the two classmates who are assigned to you, following the instructions on the course website.

After 12:01 AM on Friday (3/25)
Revise your draft based on the peer feedback you received, using the Canvas Documentation to find your peers’ feedback.

By 11:59 PM Monday (3/28)
Submit your revised draft, following these instructions. If you need more time, use the grace period and turn in your work by 11:59 PM on April 4. Remember that there are no revisions or rewrites after your work is graded.


 
Last updated on 20th March, 2016, 11:42 PM

Working on Your Job Apps

Working on Your Job Apps published on

This is the post for the week of March 15, 2016.

Readings for the week of March 15

I’ve gathered some resources that will help you with whatever you proposed. Read the information that pertains to whatever you plan to do for Project 3:

Work for the week of March 15

Since we’re just back from break and many of you are still scrambling to finish your proposals, I’m keeping the work light. It’s all downhill from here!

  • Continue working on Project 3. Assume your proposal will be accepted.

  • Watch for a reply to your proposal within about a week of your submission. Be sure to check the comments. If you need to make any adjustments to your plans, I will tell you about it there.

  • Be ready to post a draft version of Project 3 for peer review by 11:59 PM on Tuesday, 03/22. Peer review feedback is due by 11:59 PM on Thursday, 03/24.

  • The final version of your project is due by 11:59 PM on Monday, 03/28. The grace period ends at 11:59 PM on Monday, 04/04.


 
Last updated on 14th March, 2016, 9:47 AM

Writing Proposals for Job Apps

Writing Proposals for Job Apps published on

This is the post for the week of March 1, 2016.

Readings for the week of March 1

Work for the week of March 1

  • Go to the What Would You Propose? Discussion in Canvas, and post your responses.

  • Examine the Example Proposal for Job Application Materials to see the kind of information to include in your proposal. The example is an extensive proposal that would earn an A. The proposal is worth 50 points of your grade for Project 3. Here are some related tips:

    • Be sure that you include all the required sections, as explained in the proposal instructions.

    • Document outside resources that you consult as you research job application materials for your field. You do not need to document conversations or the class texts; but do note any other resources (e.g., books, websites) you consult. You can use whatever documentation format you are most familiar with. Here are some tools if you are unsure what to use:

  • Submit your proposal by 11:59 PM on Monday, March 14. Early submission is recommended if you are thinking of a job application project that might be unusual. Follow the submission instructions to turn in your work. The grace period for the proposal ends at 11:59 PM on Monday, March 21.

  • Watch for feedback after you turn in your proposal. I have never had to turn a proposal down, but I do ask for changes occasionally. You are responsible for the suggestions included in the feedback.


 
Last updated on 28th February, 2016, 2:13 AM

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