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If you add content to this book project, thank you! Please consider adding yourself to this authors' list, and don't forget to include a brief bio. Cadle, Lanette. An Assistant Professor of English at Missouri State University. Blackard, Julie A. Brashear. April L. Brunson, Matthew Couey, Jeanne…
__NOTOC__ The authors for the first edition of this book for the most part were the Spring 2007 graduate students in Theory of Basic Writing at Missouri State University. Beginning this spring (2009), a new group of Missouri State graduate students will be revisiting and adding to this text, making…
Creative writing exercises can be a great way to practice your writing skills. Writing poetry, fiction, and memoir allows you to use your imagination and previous experiences, as well as practice your narrative, grammar, and punctuation skills. Though you may doubt yourself as a writer or feel…
Learning about culture gives you ... *a competitive edge *the cognition to be a better mentor *a knowledge of other people's backgrounds *a chance to focus on people as individuals *information in a non-intimidated way * understanding that even in a group that appears the same there can be…
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Editing is sometimes confused with Revising, or with Proofreading. After you feel you've revised the draft as much as is needed, editing comes into play. Editing involves a number of small changes in a draft that can make a big difference in the draft's readability and coherence. Editing can happen…
Determining the subject and focus of a writing project; the foundation upon which a composition is constructed. Or, in two words or less: idea discovery. Many people begin college composition class assignments with this question, although not many will say it out loud. Well, what do they want from…
Investigative writing is writing that is meant to defend a thesis while exploring various areas of a topic. Investigative writing sets out to investigate a topic and report the findings to the reader. It is an extremely versatile form of writing that can span all kinds of topics and genres. It can…
"whay an interesting book it is!I wish i would borrow early book earlier" =Creative Writing= While other forms of writing ask that you to find research in external source before you begin, creative writing does not require this of you. More often than not, creative writing projects only require you…
The authors for the first edition of this book for the most part were the Spring 2007 graduate students in Theory of Basic Writing at Missouri State University. Beginning this spring (2009), a new group of Missouri State graduate students will be revisiting and adding to this text, making it Basic…
__NOTOC__ The authors for the first edition of this book for the most part were the Spring 2007 graduate students in Theory of Basic Writing at Missouri State University. Beginning this spring (2009), a new group of Missouri State graduate students will be revisiting and adding to this text, making…
The authors of this book for the most part are the graduate students in Theory of Basic Writing at Missouri State University. Others are welcome to contribute to the project or to suggest areas overlooked. Future classes in Theory of Basic Writing and current or future ENG 100 instructors will…
Proofreading is the process of carefully reviewing a text for errors, especially surface errors such as spelling, punctuation, grammar, formatting, and typing errors. While the terms proofreading and editing are often used interchangeably, they do differ slightly. Editing is typically completed…
Public Affairs Writing: Public affairs writing is the term used for publications written with the purpose of expressing comments, ideas or concerns to a target the audience. It is also used simply as a source of informing. Some common forms of public affairs writing include letters to the editor,…
Revising is re-vision--seeing your paper again. Revising is more than correcting spelling errors, it's finding clarity of thought. It could even be finding new thoughts you didn't have before you started the paper. You might find yourself getting rid of extra fluff. As you were writing you were…
Consider the following example to think about the reason why the students were upset. : There were only 10 minutes left in the class. The teacher rushed to put all the rules and examples on the board. The students took out their notebook to copy the rules down. They were a little upset. The…
A common form of writing is a basic reading response paper. Short of an essay or longer thesis analyzing text, the summary and critique are often employed to identify details or provide support to a more lengthy assignment to the reading. Teachers assign summaries to ensure students' understanding…
__NOTOC__ = Introduction = This is a wikibook created by students and teachers of Technical and Professional Writing. It is intended to be used as a guide for anything from writing a resume and cover letter to a company memo, report, or proposal once you are on the job. When exploring this wikibook…
=The Basics of Technical Communication= There are three important elements when writing professional and technical documents: It is important to consider the aspect of writing that uses a voice and creates a style in your writing. Also, it is necessary to construct sentences in a clear and concise…
=Revising and Editing Documents= Revising is an important aspect of the writing process in any context. No matter how well you follow the reader centered approach while drafting, improvements can always be made during the revising process. Revising is essential to be a successful writer. When…
= Business Communication = Professional business communication is essential to the success of any corporation. This could include writing memos, reports, or proposals. Small businesses all the way up to corporations can benefit from professional and technical communication. There are many different…
=Beginning A Communication= Reading is a dynamic interaction between your readers and your words and graphics. Your reader's response to one sentence or paragraph can influence their reactions to all the sentences and paragraphs that follow. Consequently, the opening sentence or section takes on a…
E-mail (Electronic Mail) is now used by virtually every business and company (in North America, East Asia, Australasia and most of Europe) as a way of communicating both within the business and with other outside businesses. As a fast, reliable way of sending messages and interacting with people in…
=Business Letters= Business letters are written messages to a person or group within a professional setting. Business letters are used when the writer would like to be formal and professional. Letters may vary in length depending on the writer's objective, purpose, and message of the letter. The…
=Writing Memos= A memo or memorandum is a communication note that records events or observations on a topic. Memos are typically used within a business environment as an interoffice tool and can serve many purposes. Today, emails can be considered a common type of memo. For example, they call…
=Website Design= Before designing a website it is important to set goals. What purpose is the website serving? Not all sites serve the same purpose. For example, a retail site will have very different goals than a nonprofit site. Some common website goals are: *Sales *Marketing *Update information…
Résumés and cover letters are the two most common types of documents written in the business world that show off a candidates related work experiences, skills, and qualifications. When writing either of these documents, the reader-centered approach is very useful because it keeps the reader and…
=Cover Letters= Cover letters are meant to be cohesive and well thought out. A résumé serves as a first impression, and a cover letter reiterates how your skills and abilities will accentuate the company’s mission and beliefs. Your cover letter introduces yourself to potential employers on a more…
=Résumés= A résumé is a summary of your educational background, employment experience, and skills. It is a way to communicate your qualifications for a desired position to an employer. Your résumé is your tool to market yourself and the key to getting an interview. Essentially, you are creating…
__NOTOC__ This guide to technical writing was created by and for students enrolled in Technical and Professional Writing courses. The content is student-generated, with occasional feedback and guidance from course instructors and professional technical communicators. This technical writing guide is…