In Class Assignment on MLA and APA style

MLA (Modern Language Association) style is most commonly used to write papers and cite sources within the liberal arts and humanities. This resource, updated to reflect the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (6th ed.) and the MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing (2nd ed.), offers examples for the general format of MLA research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the Works Cited page.

Ethics in technical communication is a serious issue. Plagiarism is one of the most common mistakes used when writing. Ethically it is wrong. At most universities or work places it will result in immediate expulsion. According to the Society for Ethical Communicators, all technical communicators are observe the guidelines of honesty, legality, confidentiality, quality, professionalism, and fairness

Instruction project: reflection

After completing the instruction project I have learned quite a bit about design and the importance of it. For example, delivering a project that is visually appealing to the audience will make the document easier to understand. When putting the instruciton packet together I learned to use proper language. For instance, giving orders is a must. It tells the audience exactly what to do. Also, I learned the importance of white space. The audience does not like when things are cluttered together because it can make it hard to read. Likewise, when the paper has to much white space, it can make things seem like they are to far apart. I enjoyed this project because I was able to learn how to paper mache as well as instruct it.

After Class Reading Assignmen # 3

1. What is the identified problem that the sample proposal deals with?
Texas Tech has an outdated audio system in the library.
2. Do the writers of the sample proposal declare what they are proposing directly in their introduction?
Yes, the proposal is announced in the third graph of the introduction.
3. How do the writers of the sample proposal describe the Statement of the Problem? Do they integrate both their primary and secondary research data to frame the problem? Are you convinced that there is an urgent need to solve this problem after you read this section of their proposal?
They use examples of other schools to get their statement across. They also organized a survey that will help with the information. This is their primary research data and they use it to state the problem.
4. How do the writers of the sample proposal propose their solution to the problem? Do they discuss the benefits of the solution in detail? Are you convinced that the solution is really effective? Why or why not?
The have a separate section to state the solution. They discuss how it would be done and the benefits in detail.
5. Do you think that their method to put the solution into effect is effective? What do you learn for your group's method after reading this section ( the method) of the sample proposal)?
I think it will be effective. They give the cost outlines and if the cost is ok with Tech, then the proposal should be able to work.
6. How do the writers of the sample proposal try to show that they are qualified for doing this proposal?
They give each group members qualifications that relate to the topic.
7. What are things in this sample proposal that impress you most?
The research was very in depth and they had plenty of graphs.
8. What are the aspects in this sample proposal you might want to do them differently?
I would put a resources page at the end because much of their information is not just common knowledge.

class activity 20

The identified problem in the proposal in class activity 20 is the high rate of serious injuries and deaths do to head trauma from bicycling.

The author researches out of books. He also conducts a phone interview with a representative from the Transport Anystate Traffic Collision Statistics. The author also accesses information online.

I am convinced that there is a problem for several reasons. First, the author gives all of his resources. Each resource is pretty legit and is knowledgeable of the topic. Second, the author states his qualifications in research and then announces that he is a member of the local bike riding group. This information lets the reader know that he sees stuff happen first hand. Third, he gives a chart of head injuries each year. This information helps put the issue in perspective for the reader. Finally, he gives three examples of real life cases of head injuries linked to bike riding.

Plain English assignment 1

I now know about plain English. Plain Eng¬¬¬lish will help me write in the future. The use of plain English does many things. First, it makes things easier for the audience to understand. This is a big part in any type of technical writing because the goal of technical writing is to communicate with another. Second, the document will appear much cleaner. Finally, positive feedback should comeback because of the positive language that I use.
There are several guidelines when writing in plain English. First, keep sentences short, second, use active verbs. Third, use appropriate vocabulary. Fourth, don’t be afraid to give instruction. Finally, use positive language.

Plain English assignment 2

Attention Students!

We will host a fall festival next weekend in the gym. I need your help to operate the events. Several games will be played and prizes will be handed out to students who win. The prizes range from a small piece of candy to a large stuffed animal. We are excepting donations from parents. All donations must come pre-packaged and have the original purchase code. Donations must be packaged for the safety of the kids. We do not want any unknown substances entering the fall festival. Thank you for your cooperation.

activity 14

1. I will write a short column to introduce the instructions. I will include a greeting and then tell the audience what materials will be needed.

2. The necessary tools are paper, balloon, paint, flour, water.

3. They need to be aware that they may get a little dirty.

4. Do contact eyes with paste.

5. I would use graphics to demonstrate the final outcome of the paper machete. The major steps are the pasting of paper around the balloon.

6. I don’t think that any part of the steps should be to confusing. I will have pictures to help the reader better understand.

7. Yes, if the teacher permits all the materials and a mess. Otherwise, no.

8. I plan on writing a very short paragraph that tells the reader to enjoy the project.