Schedule
Below is the schedule for our class. BWC = our textbook, The Business Writer's Companion. Supplementary readings are linked. Reading and assignments in the "due" boxes must be completed before class time on the days indicated.
This schedule will be updated frequently. You are advised against printing it out and you are encouraged to check it often.
Monday Aug 23 |
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In Class: Introduction to the Course | |
Wednesday Aug 25 |
Due: Review the syllabus; BWC xxiii-xxx, "Five Steps to Successful Writing" The pages above are available here to give you extra time to purchase the textbook. This is the only time I will post readings from the book--you must have it in hand by Monday, August 30th. |
In Class: what is professional writing? (ppt) planning, communication process, writing process handout: communication situations
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Monday Aug 30 |
Due: BWC tab 1, "The Writing Process" | In Class: News Report assignment overview and example; planning (PAGOS); communication situations; correspondence analysis; | |
Wednesday Sept 1 |
Due: BWC tab 6, "Correspondence" | In Class: correspondence; goodwill (ppt); practice worksheet (not sure how far we will get today -- schedule updates will be posted late this evening) |
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Monday Sept 6 |
Due: Labor Day, no class | In Class: | |
Wednesday Sept 8 |
Due: Activity 1 | In Class: goodwill (ppt); practice worksheet; discussion of Business Correspondence Project; grading criteria | |
Monday Sept 13 |
Due: optional take home practice worksheet | In Class: discuss practice worksheet; error log requirement; grammar; (if needed, continuation of material from previous class) | |
Wednesday Sept 15 |
Due: 1 printed copy of Business Correspondence Project AND upload an electronic copy to Blackboard > Upload (the instructor will not comment on this electronic copy -- it will be used for in class discussion) If you were absent from class on Monday, please email me for project information. |
In Class: peer review; discussion of revision strategies; Goodwill Worksheet possible responses | |
Monday Sept 20 |
Class Canceled. OPTIONAL polished correspondence drafts must be uploaded by 4pm 9/20 if you want comments. A2 is due Wednesday, 9/22. | ||
Wednesday Sept 22 |
Due: A2 (paper copy, I prefer typed); | In Class: correspondence draft discussion; editing, clarity, and conciseness | |
Monday Sept 27 |
Due: | In Class: design examples, design in Word, design workshop (correspondence drafts submitted for instructor comments will be returned today) |
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Wednesday Sept 29 |
Due: BWC tab 5, "Designing Pages"; A3 | In Class: document design; desktop publishing | |
Monday Oct 4 |
Due: correspondence drafts due for grading; | In Class: finish document design; group design activity; introduce document design project |
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Wednesday Oct 6 |
Due: | In Class: workshop; introduce visual representation activity (syllabus shift > letter to the editor to document design) | |
Monday Oct 11 |
Due: | In Class: resend A4 as a .pdf, workshop | |
Wednesday Oct 13 |
Due: document design project draft due (at least: rough draft style guide, letterhead, business card, layout of brochure) Upload and have a printed copy in class for peer review. If you're concerned about formatting, you can download CutePDF. To make a PDF file, "print" it, select CutePDF as your printer. |
In Class: discussion of visual representation drafts, peer review, grading criteria
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Friday |
Friday by 5pm: last day to withdraw from courses | ||
Monday Oct 18 |
Due: BWC tab 2; | In Class: , research (pdf), introduction to group report project | |
Wednesday Oct 20 |
Due: BWC tab 3, 4 | In Class: discuss final design grading criteria, book covers; grammar (pdf); group report project - overview of reports (pdf) | |
Monday Oct 25 |
(any drafts of the Design Project will be returned with comments by Friday, Oct 22) Due: each person must post at least 2 ideas appropriate for the Recommendation Report to the Blackboard Discussion Board by 10am. Must include 1) the problem, 2) the audience a potential audience, 3) some audience parameters (needs, feasibility, cost, etc) |
In Class: Class Cancelled - we are not meeting for class today. However, you must post at least 2 ideas for the Recommendation Report project by 10 am today, Monday. | |
Wednesday Oct 27 |
Due: Due: document design project due for grading (paper copy in class -- I'd also like you to upload your files on Blackboard, but it isn't required); optional worksheet; | In Class: go over optional worksheet; topic selection recommendation report writing guide, time to work in groups. | |
Monday Nov 1 |
Due: | In Class: proposal worksheet due by the end of class time; review Rec Report Guidelines | |
Wednesday Nov 3 |
Due: | In Class: group workshop | |
Monday Nov 8 |
Due: | In Class: group workshop | |
Wednesday Nov 10 |
Due: | In Class: group workshop | |
Monday Nov 15 |
Due: formal report draft due to instructor (report body only); BWC tab 7: Job Search and Application | In Class: job search; resumes; sample documents; Job Search Portfolio Project |
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Wednesday Nov 17 |
Due: | In Class: cover & thank you letters, interviews ; job search document analysis |
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Monday Nov 22 |
Due: "job" due; resume draft due (print two copies of job ad and two copies of print resume), upload |
In Class: resume workshop; global comments on rec. rpts | |
Wednesday Nov 24 |
Class Canceled - Happy Thanksgiving!Although we aren't meeting for class, I will be on campus in my office, SO 121 from a proximately 10 AM to 5 PM. Please feel free to drop by if you have any questions, one help with the paper, or would like feedback on your projects. Due: If you want comments on your final rec report project turn in your formal report final draft by class time today. Upload to BB as ONE file (.doc, .docx, .odt prefered; .pdf is acceptable) |
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Monday Nov 29 |
Due: bring (or have access to) electronic copies of your job advertisement and resume. We'll be working on your documents in class Due: If you want comments on your final rec report project turn in your formal report final draft by class time today. Upload to BB as ONE file (.doc, .docx, .odt prefered; .pdf is acceptable) |
In Class: discussion of resumes, cover letters; peer review; workshop | |
Wednesday |
Due: Last date to turn in your formal rec report final draft by class time today. Upload to BB as ONE file (.doc, .docx, .odt prefered; .pdf is acceptable) If you want comments on your job search portfolio docs, upload job ad, traditional resume, and cover letter by the end of class time today. If you're concerned that your resume formatting may get messed up, save your resume as a .pdf (you can convert your file to a .pdf here) |
In Class: Class is optional. HOWEVER, if you plan to submit your job search docs for review, you must come to class; workshop | |
Monday Dec 6 |
4 pm - 6:30 pm final exam; job search portfolio due | ||