This is the post for the week beginning September 1, 2015.

Readings for the Week of September 1

For today’s session, please read the following:

• Information on how ethical issues affect technical writing and chapter 2 of Markel.
• Details on the importance of audience and purpose and chapter 4 of Markel.
• Strategies for adapting your writing to the needs of your readers and chapter 6 of Markel.
• Examples for Project 1, to help you understand the assignment.

Help with Canvas

• Read the Student Getting Started with Canvas Guide.
• Use the From Scholar to Canvas – Tool Map to figure how to how do something in Canvas that you know how to do in Scholar.
• To ask a quick question, click Help at the upper right corner of the screen, and select one of the help options from the pop-up window. Canvas helpdesk consultants are available 24/7 via chat, phone, or through online ticket. 

Work for the Week of September 1

Please complete these tasks:

• Go to Tests & Quizzes in Canvas, and complete the reading quizzes on Chapters 2, 4 and 6 of Markel by 11:59 PM on Tuesday, September 8. You get an extra 24 hours this week because of the Labor Day holiday. See the policies for quizzes on the course logistics page.

• Go to Discussions in Canvas, and choose the "Analyzing Example Bio Statements" discussion. Analyze the examples for Project 1 using the discussion questions in Canvas. You will be working in small groups again to help manage the conversation.

• Continue working on the drafts for your bio statement. You will post your draft for peer review feedback on Tuesday, September 8. Project 1 is due on Monday, September 14. The grace period ends on Monday, September 21.

• If you have any questions (today or in the future) about the first assignment, go to Discussions in Canvas and post them in the Questions about Project 1 discussion. You can skim through this topic for answers as well.