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Project 4 Overview

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This is the post for the week of October 27, 2015.

Readings for the week of October 27

For this week, please read the following as needed:

Work for the week of October 27

  • 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 30% 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.

  • If you need to ask any questions before you write your proposal or have any other questions about the assignments, send me an email message.

 

Peer Review and Submission for Project 3

Peer Review and Submission for Project 3 published on

This is the post for the week of October 20, 2015.

This week you will complete peer review for the third project and then submit your work by 11:59 PM on Monday, 10/26. If you need more time, use the grace period and turn in your work by 11:59 PM on Monday, 11/2.

Readings for the week of October 20

For this week, please review the following as needed:

Work for the week of October 20

1. Turn in your Project 3 rough drafts for Peer Feedback by 11:59 PM on Tuesday, October 20 (no grace period). Follow these instructions to post your draft:

    • If you are sharing a LinkedIn profile, make sure your privacy setting will let the public see your profile. Consult the Lynda.com video on Managing your public profile for help.
    • Go to Discussions in Canvas.
    • Choose the "Project 3 Peer Review" discussion.
    • Post a reply to the Discussion (Canvas Documentation) that includes the following information in the body of the message:
      • Tell your readers what you are making for Project 3 (e.g., a LinkedIn profile and resume).
      • Ask your readers to look at anything you are trying to improve. Let them know the kind of advice you need.
      • If relevant, explain anything else you want your readers to know.
    • Provide your rough drafts, using one or both of these options:
      • Attach any documents to the Discussion message. Be sure your file is a *.doc, *.docx, or *.pdf file.
      • Provide a link to your draft in the Discussion message (e.g., for a LinkedIn profile).

2. Respond to the two drafts you have been assigned for Peer Feedback by 11:59 PM on Thursday, October 22 (no grace period). Follow these instructions to provide feedback:

    • Follow the Canvas Documentation to find the drafts you have been assigned. Note that you must have turned in your draft on time to be assigned peer review partners.
    • Write a response to each of the two drafts (Canvas Documentation) that includes the following information:
      • Consider your immediate impression of the document(s), and add a comment to tell your partner your first thoughts. Job application materials can be rejected at a glance, so first impressions matter.
      • If you notice any spelling errors, punctuation errors, or typos, you can mention them in your comments, but focus more on the content than editing and proofreading.
      • Add comments on the content of the draft. Comment on at least three things your classmate does well and at least three things that your classmate could improve on.

3. Revise your draft based on the peer feedback you received, using the Canvas Documentation to find your peers’ feedback.

4. Submit your revised draft by 11:59 PM on Monday, October 26, following the instructions below. If you need an extension, take advantage of the Grace Period and submit your revised draft by 11:59 PM on Monday, November 2. Remember that there are no revisions or rewrites after your work is graded.

Choose the option below that fits your project. When you click on the option, the instructions will appear. Just follow them to submit your work:

  • LinkedIn or other Website URL only
    1. Go to our course in Canvas.
    2. Choose Assignments from the left sidebar.
    3. Choose the "Project 3: Job Application Materials" assignment.
    4. Click the big Submit Assignment button on the upper right.
    5. Click the Website URL tab, and you will see the form below on the page:
      weburl
    6. Paste the link to your site in the Website URL field.
    7. 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 you are linking to.
      • Tell me what grade you aimed for (e.g., I aimed for a B+ by including headings and icons).
      • Tell me anything else you want me to know before I grade your project.
    8. Click the Submit Assignment button, and your work will be uploaded and turned in.
  • File upload only
    1. Go to our course in Canvas.
    2. Choose Assignments from the left sidebar.
    3. Choose the "Project 3: Job Application Materials" assignment.
    4. Click the big Submit Assignment button on the upper right. You’ll see this File Upload form:
      fileupload2
    5. Click the Choose File button, and navigate to your file. It must be a *.doc, *.docx, or *.pdf file.
    6. 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 documents you have attached.
      • Tell me what grade you aimed for (e.g., I aimed for a B+ by including headings and icons).
      • Tell me anything else you want me to know before I grade your project.
    7. Click the Submit Assignment button, and your work will be uploaded and turned in.
  • Both website URL and file upload only

    Canvas does not allow you to use both options at the same time, so you will have to write an extra document. Follow these instructions:

    1. Write a short memo in your word processor that gives me the URL. It can be very short and direct. Just give me the link and tell me what it goes to.
    2. Go to our course in Canvas.
    3. Choose Assignments from the left sidebar.
    4. Choose the "Project 3: Job Application Materials" assignment.
    5. Click the big Submit Assignment button on the upper right. You’ll see this File Upload form:
      fileupload2
    6. Click the Choose File button, and navigate to your files. They must be *.doc, *.docx, or *.pdf files. You can upload as many as you need. Be sure to upload the memo with the link to your website or LinkedIn profile.
    7. 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 documents you have attached.
      • Tell me what grade you aimed for (e.g., I aimed for a B+ by including headings and icons).
      • Tell me anything else you want me to know before I grade your project.
    8. Click the Submit Assignment button, and your work will be uploaded and turned in.

 

Working on Your Job Apps

Working on Your Job Apps published on

This is the post for the week of October 13, 2015.

Readings for the week of October 13

I’ve gathered some resources that will help you with whatever you proposed. Read the information that pertains to what you have proposed.

Work for the week of October 13

Since it’s break this weekend, I’m keeping the work light. Enjoy your long weekend!

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

  • Watch for a reply to your proposal by the end of the week. 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, 10/20. If you do not submit your draft on time, you will not receive feedback. Peer review feedback is due by 11:59 PM on Thursday, 10/22. The final version of your project is due by 11:59 PM on Monday, 11/26.

  • If you have any questions about the assignments, post them in the Questions about Projects 3 Discussion in Canvas.


 

Writing Proposals for Job Apps

Writing Proposals for Job Apps published on

This is the post for the week of October 6, 2015.

Readings for the week of October 6

Work for the week of October 6

  • Go to the What Would You Propose? Discussion in Canvas, and post two replies: your original reply to one scenario in the bulleted list, and your reply to one classmate in your group.

  • 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 10 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, October 12. 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.

  • Watch for feedback on your proposal late next week. 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.

  • If you have any questions about the assignments, post them in the Questions about Projects 3 Discussion in Canvas.


 

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