Blog Prompts
1. Discuss the rhetorical situation of your E-portfolio, as well as the various audiences that might come across your work. Due January 23rd at 5pm. Please add the following tags to your blog post (excluding the quotation marks): "neff202Csp09, b1"
2. Write about the variety of jobs available to someone in your field. You should be considering "jobs in your field" BROADLY. Your description should focus on differences in character, responsibilities, etc.
OR
Reflect on the job application process in your field. Beyond the generic description of candidates as "hardworking" and "enthusiastic," what qualities do people in your field favor? Are interpersonal skills considered important? Approximately 250 words. Due February 5 at 4pm. Please add the following tags to your blog post (excluding the quotation marks): "neff202Csp09, b2"
3. Discuss the different types of research you have done over the course of your studies, focusing on courses related to your major. Have you relied more on primary or secondary research? Why? What types of research are commonly used by professionals in your field? For this blog post you should consider including pictures, links, embedded video, etc. where appropriate. Approximately 250 words. Due February 26 at 4pm. Please add the following tags to your blog post (excluding the quotation marks): "neff202Csp09, b3" After you have posted, please comment on at least one other student's blog entry.
4. For this blog, propose the topic for your Definition and Description paper by answering the questions on the planning worksheet. However, instead of just giving numbered answers, you should pay attention to the conventions for blog entries. Think about your audience and what you know about the genre and then create a post that reflects this knowledge. At least 250 words. Due February 28th at 12pm. Please add the following tags to your blog post (excluding the quotation marks): "neff202Csp09, b4" After you have posted, please comment on at least one other student's blog entry with suggestions, questions, etc. about their topic.
5. For the final blog entry of the semester reflect on the role of technology and technical writing in your field. Specifically, in what ways is good technical writing important to your field? What roles do blogs play in your field? What role should they play? Where and how could blogs be best utilized by someone in your field? Think back to all the we have talked about over the course of the semester as you address these questions. At least 250 words. Due April 14th at 4:15pm. Please add the following tags to your blog post (excluding the quotation marks): "neff202Csp09, b5" After you have posted, comment on at least one other student's blog entry.
2. Write about the variety of jobs available to someone in your field. You should be considering "jobs in your field" BROADLY. Your description should focus on differences in character, responsibilities, etc.
OR
Reflect on the job application process in your field. Beyond the generic description of candidates as "hardworking" and "enthusiastic," what qualities do people in your field favor? Are interpersonal skills considered important? Approximately 250 words. Due February 5 at 4pm. Please add the following tags to your blog post (excluding the quotation marks): "neff202Csp09, b2"
3. Discuss the different types of research you have done over the course of your studies, focusing on courses related to your major. Have you relied more on primary or secondary research? Why? What types of research are commonly used by professionals in your field? For this blog post you should consider including pictures, links, embedded video, etc. where appropriate. Approximately 250 words. Due February 26 at 4pm. Please add the following tags to your blog post (excluding the quotation marks): "neff202Csp09, b3" After you have posted, please comment on at least one other student's blog entry.
4. For this blog, propose the topic for your Definition and Description paper by answering the questions on the planning worksheet. However, instead of just giving numbered answers, you should pay attention to the conventions for blog entries. Think about your audience and what you know about the genre and then create a post that reflects this knowledge. At least 250 words. Due February 28th at 12pm. Please add the following tags to your blog post (excluding the quotation marks): "neff202Csp09, b4" After you have posted, please comment on at least one other student's blog entry with suggestions, questions, etc. about their topic.
5. For the final blog entry of the semester reflect on the role of technology and technical writing in your field. Specifically, in what ways is good technical writing important to your field? What roles do blogs play in your field? What role should they play? Where and how could blogs be best utilized by someone in your field? Think back to all the we have talked about over the course of the semester as you address these questions. At least 250 words. Due April 14th at 4:15pm. Please add the following tags to your blog post (excluding the quotation marks): "neff202Csp09, b5" After you have posted, comment on at least one other student's blog entry.
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