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Course Grades Posted

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I have finished grading all the work for the course and submitted course grades in HokieSpa. As a reminder, I use Virginia Tech’s default grade scale (no rounding). Thank you so much for your work this term. Have a great summer.

Unsubscribing from the Course Website and Twitter Updates

If you subscribed to the course website at the beginning of the term, you probably want to unsubscribe now. Look for an unsubscribe link at the bottom of the email message that you get from the course website.

If you were following the course Twitter account (@HokieTengrrl), just go the the page in Twitter and click the Unfollow button.


 
Last updated on 13th May, 2016, 7:16 AM

Submission for Project 4

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This is the post for the week of May 3, 2016.

Readings for the week of May 3

For this week, please review the following as needed:

Work for the week of May 3

Submit your revised draft by 11:59 PM on Monday, May 9, following the instructions below. Project 4 is the final exam. There is no grace period on this project.

  1. Go to the "Genre Analysis Report" assignment in Canvas.
  2. Click the big Submit Assignment button on the upper right. You’ll see this File Upload form:
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  3. Click the Choose File button, and navigate to your file. It must be a *.doc, *.docx, or *.pdf file.
  4. Type your reflection comments in the Comments… box (indicated by the orange arrow). I read your comments before I read your project. These comments are worth 10 points of your grade. Don’t forget them! Include this information:
    • Tell me what grade you aimed for (e.g., I aimed for a B+ by including headings and icons).
    • Tell me how well you met your goals.
    • Tell me anything else you want me to know before I grade your project.
  5. Click the Submit Assignment button, and your work will be uploaded and turned in. Remember that there are no revisions or rewrites after your work is graded.

Thanks to everyone for a great semester, and for those of you graduating, best of luck as you embark on your careers.


 
Last updated on 2nd May, 2016, 10:15 AM

Peer Review for Project 4

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This is the post for the week of April 26, 2016.

Readings for the week of April 26

For this week, please review the following as needed:

Work for the week of April 26

By 11:59 PM tonight (4/26)
Post your draft, following the instructions on the course website. There is no grace period on this activity.

By 11:59 PM Thursday (4/28)
Give feedback to the two classmates who are assigned to you, following the instructions on the course website. There is no grace period on this activity.

After 12:01 AM on Friday (4/29)
Revise your draft based on the peer feedback you received, using the Canvas Documentation to find your peers’ feedback.

By 11:59 PM Monday (5/9)
Submit your revised draft, following the instructions that are posted on Tuesday, 5/3. There is no grace period on the final exam. Remember that there are no revisions or rewrites after your work is graded.


 
Last updated on 25th April, 2016, 3:38 PM

Work on Project 4

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This is the post for the week of April 19, 2016.

Readings for the Week of April 19

Here are the resources for Project 4:

Work for the Week of April 19

  • This week is an open work week. No additional work is due.

  • Continue working on Project 4, using the Genre Analysis Examples to guide your work.

  • Be prepared to turn in a draft of your report by 11:59 PM on Tuesday, April 26 for peer review feedback.


 
Last updated on 17th April, 2016, 3:55 AM

Project 4 Progress Reports

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This is the post for the week of April 12, 2016.

Readings for the week of April 12

Read the following for today’s work:

Work for the week of April 12

  • Continue working on Project 4. Remember to use the Genre Analysis Examples to guide your work.

  • After reading the Examples, go to the Discussing Example Reports post in Canvas and make two replies, following the instructions that you find in the post.

  • Submit a Progress Report, explaining what you have done so far and outlining what you still need to do by 11:59 on April 18 (1-week grace period ends on April 25). Because your progress report should reflect all the work you have done through the end of this week, the assignment will not open in Canvas until Friday, April 15.


 
Last updated on 12th April, 2016, 1:34 AM

Project 4 Organization

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This is the post for the week of April 5, 2016.

Readings for the Week of April 5

Work for the Week of April 5

  • Use the Genre Analysis Examples to guide you as you gather information and draft your own report. You will work on different topics, but the arrangement and kind of information that they include is similar to what you need to work on.

  • To prepare for writing your report, compare the Tables of Contents for the Genre Analysis Examples, and complete the Project 4 Organization Quiz in Canvas by 11:59 PM on Monday, April 11. If you need more time, you have a 2-day grace period, which ends at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, April 13.


 
Last updated on 28th March, 2016, 2:56 PM

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

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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

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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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