Overview of Course
The goals of this class are to improve your writing and spoken interaction skills in English, with a focus on the kinds of writing and speaking STEM students like you will have to do in your careers. Continue reading
Category: Tech Writing and Presentations
Technical Writing and Presentations
How do you get to Carnegie Hall?
Final Paper
Write a 5-paragraph essay. Choose one of the following topics for your paper. Final papers are due July 22nd.
Problem, Solution, & How To-Presentation
Almost every thing that humans “know how to do” involves solving a certain problem(s). For example, tying your shoes solves the problem of keeping your shoes on your feet when you walk or run. It’s a simple and beautiful solution to common (and important!) problem. Somebody clever had to figure it out first.
Comparison Paragraphs
Take your comparison maps and write one good comparison paragraph for each map. Post your answers below. Continue reading
Paragraph Clinic Part 2
Remember, a paragraph is a collection of sentences that deal with one main idea. It has three parts.
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TWP Comparison Presentation
Prepare a PPT (or similar style) presentation for next week. You should have two (2) slides:
- Comparison of simple objects
- Comparison of abstract concepts from your field of study
Paragraph Clinic
This paragraph has so many problems! Can you help it?
Because it has special products from Kochi that make great souvenirs. You can hear "Tosa-ben" spoken by the older shopkeepers. Every tourist to Kochi City should be sure to visit Sunday Market. Sakamoto Ryoma was from Kochi. It's always lively, and right next to Hirome-ichiba and Kochi castle. You can get a real feel of Kochi there.
Comparisons, Part 1
Prepare two (2) logical comparison maps.
[See: Making Logical Comparisons: Info Mapping]
Be prepared to explain your maps next class, 05.13.
TWP: Topic Sentence Challenge
Can you write a paragraph with a good topic sentence? Let’s find out!
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