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Getting Started on Project 4

You and your group will work on Project 4 together from today through May 2. This week, I expect you to be reading the resources listed on the Project page, exploring your section of the website, and working on the…

Intro to Project 4

Today, we begin Project 4: Web Analysis Report. In this project, you will work with your group to analyze some online resources and write a recommendation report. Your group will present your findings to the class in an oral presentation…

Submitting Project 3

April 11 is the due date for Project 3. For today’s session, you’ll write your reflection memo and (if you’re ready) submit your project. We will not talk about Project 3 in class after Friday 4/11; however, you have a…

Job-Application Tips

We’ll look at some student examples of how to add details and data to your project in a Tips for Job-App Materials slide presentation that we will go over. I’ll also share a Facebook suggestion for those of you worried…

Peer Review for Project 3

Short Class Survey Please complete the short survey about the third project while I’m getting set up and calling the roll. I want to gather some feedback on this project. Today’s Peer Review Session I asked you to spend some…

Independent Work on Project 3

Today’s class is devoted to independent work. You may work on your project wherever you like, but be sure that you track your work and provide me evidence of the effort you put in. Work You Will Do We will…

Creating Criteria for Project 3

Today you decide on the deliverables for your projects. Remember that I want to see you deeply engaged in your work. Your grade depends as much on how you participate and work on this project as it does on whether…

Awards for Professional Writing Majors & Minors

Here are details on two awards (deadline: April 18) available for English majors and minors for work conducted in Professional Writing courses or internships: The Armstrong Family Foundation Award for Communication Design recognizes outstanding design in professional writing. The award…

Finding Project 3 Resources

We will spend the next two weeks working on the job-application materials that you have chosen. Since everyone has different goals, we will spend most of our class time working independently and collaboratively. Topics for Project 3 I’ve checked and…

Presenting Group Job-App Materials

Today, you and the members of your group will present the job-application materials for your cartoon character. The Class Activity You will have about 10 to 15 minutes to make any last minute changes to your cartoon job-app materials and…