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ENG 301 4.W: Working with Data, Making Graphs

Today’s Plan: Working with Data Making Graphs Homework I am going to ask that your upcoming report have at least three graphs showing the top 5-7 codes for Tools and Technologies, Professional Competencies, and Personal Characteristics. Today we are going … Continue reading

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ENG 301 3.F: Describing Methodology

Today’s Plan Elements of a Methodology Section Quick Introduction to Genre / Let’s Read Homework [Marc: At least 5 minutes to prep the reading] Elements of a Methodology Section If you Google Search for how to do a methodology section, … Continue reading

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ENG 301 3.W: “Hybrid” Jobs and Diving into Data

Today’s Plan: Thursday Office Hours from 9:30 to 12:00 in Ross 1140B Discuss B&L Reading Diving into Data Homework Diving into Data As I mentioned last Friday, I am approaching teaching this project differently this semester. In the past, we … Continue reading

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ENG 301 2.W: Job Research Report Overview

Today’s Plan: Review Codes Job Research Report Overview Homework: Reading for Next Wednesday Job Research Report Overview Our first major project acts as a follow-up to Eva Brumberger and Claire Lauer’s article “The Evolution of Technical Communication: An Analysis of … Continue reading

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ENG 301 15.R: Cover Letters

Today’s Plan: Next Week’s Class Peer Review Resumes Drafting Cover Letters Optional: Building a Linkedin Profile Cover Letters Let’s start off with some basic advice. Writer’s checklist. Focused paragraphs. But let’s talk follow-up (FlexJobs). But first, a scene. A few … Continue reading

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ENG 301 13.R: Resumes

Rhetorically Constructing Resumes When I teach resumes at the undergraduate level, I emphasize the importance of an rhetorical approach. Rhetoric here means two things to me: First, it means that I attempt to read what the other person wants, thinks, … Continue reading

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ENG 301 8.R: Social Media Crash Course

Today’s Plan: Write a Go West Email; Alternative Assignment Elements of Social Media Management Let’s Craft Some Tweets Photoshop: Let’s Crop and Adjust Some Images Homework: Fadde & Sullivan Email (from Tuesday’s Class); UNCO Social Media Project. Due next Thursday: … Continue reading

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ENG 301 7.R: Design Crash Course

Today’s Plan: CRAP What Not To Do Works Every Time Layout Homework As I said last class, I do not consider myself a designer. But I am someone who, when the occasion arises, can design something. While I might not … Continue reading

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ENG 301 6.R: Proficiency Projects

Today’s Plan: Proficiency Project Community Engagement Opportunities Reports Homework Proficiency Project Somehow I’ve fallen a little behind this semester–looking at last year, we normally have completed the report by the end of week 5 and are working on the Proficiency … Continue reading

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ENG 301 5.R: Working on the Job Reports

Today’s Plan: Reviewing Last Session Grade Norming a Few Introductions Material for the Report Anyone Need Help Making or Labeling Graphs? Homework Grade Norming a Few Introductions I have a rubric for the report and a few introductions from previous … Continue reading

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