Class Minutes 9/10/08 by Alyssa
CLL 410 Writing for Environmental Professionals
Class Minutes
September 10, 2008
Class Facilitator: Don Wagner
Minute Taker: Alyssa
Attendees: Yumi, Nicole, Svetlana, Megan T., Chris, Bobby, Sarah, James, Josh, Owen, Megan C., Benjamin, Julienne, Amanda, Don, Dan, Alyssa
Previous Class Minutes
The difference in meaning by the use of “a few” verses the use of “few” was discussed.
The terms “kerning” and “leading” was discussed. They refer to the manipulation of spacing between characters or font to make it more visually pleasing.
When constructing a list it was advised by Don, to remain consistent with your choice of the use or absence of terminal sentences.
Today’s Class Minutes
The importance of knowing the speed of light and the speed of sound was discussed as it showed our increasing global connection in communication.
A list of evaluations for the grading contracts were handed out.
Discussion of qualities which produced successful or unsuccessful qualities including the following; diction, grammar, dialect, and the use of vocabulary.
The importance of presentation and body language in an professional interview were also mentioned.
As each class member discussed their interviews, several points comments were noted.
• The explorative writing process varied for my individuals, which for some included outlines, and brainstorming.
• In the event of a writers block, it was suggested to have resources readily available.
• Others felt organization and flow to be a quality of successful writing, and did not use outlines.
• Be aware of your audience so that the material you are producing is translatable.
• It is helpful to engage in interdisciplinary writing, reading and communication.
• The revising habits of Professor Charlie Hall who previously rewrote his work ten times, have now dropped to four.
• On the subject of peer-review Charles Hall was quoted as saying “ friends are those who criticize you before you publish, enemies are those that criticize you after the fact.”
Class Assignments For 9/ 12/ 08
Define the word “twiter”.
Read “Business correspondence and resumes” from the Online Technical Writing Online.
Class Minutes
September 10, 2008
Class Facilitator: Don Wagner
Minute Taker: Alyssa
Attendees: Yumi, Nicole, Svetlana, Megan T., Chris, Bobby, Sarah, James, Josh, Owen, Megan C., Benjamin, Julienne, Amanda, Don, Dan, Alyssa
Previous Class Minutes
The difference in meaning by the use of “a few” verses the use of “few” was discussed.
The terms “kerning” and “leading” was discussed. They refer to the manipulation of spacing between characters or font to make it more visually pleasing.
When constructing a list it was advised by Don, to remain consistent with your choice of the use or absence of terminal sentences.
Today’s Class Minutes
The importance of knowing the speed of light and the speed of sound was discussed as it showed our increasing global connection in communication.
A list of evaluations for the grading contracts were handed out.
Discussion of qualities which produced successful or unsuccessful qualities including the following; diction, grammar, dialect, and the use of vocabulary.
The importance of presentation and body language in an professional interview were also mentioned.
As each class member discussed their interviews, several points comments were noted.
• The explorative writing process varied for my individuals, which for some included outlines, and brainstorming.
• In the event of a writers block, it was suggested to have resources readily available.
• Others felt organization and flow to be a quality of successful writing, and did not use outlines.
• Be aware of your audience so that the material you are producing is translatable.
• It is helpful to engage in interdisciplinary writing, reading and communication.
• The revising habits of Professor Charlie Hall who previously rewrote his work ten times, have now dropped to four.
• On the subject of peer-review Charles Hall was quoted as saying “ friends are those who criticize you before you publish, enemies are those that criticize you after the fact.”
Class Assignments For 9/ 12/ 08
Define the word “twiter”.
Read “Business correspondence and resumes” from the Online Technical Writing Online.
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