Today is the last day of class. You will complete peer review for the sixth project and then submit your work by 11:55 PM Saturday, 1/17. There is NO grace period.

Readings for January 16

For today’s session, please review the following, as necessary:

• Editing and Proofreading tips and skim Appendix B of Markel.
• Guidelines on “Organizing a Memo” in Markel, on p. 232.
• FAQs on the Google Drive system.

Work for January 16 & 17

• Complete the peer review activities:
  • Post drafts for Project 6 in the forums.
  • Respond to two students in the forums.
  • Revise your Project 6 based on the feedback.
• Write your reflection memo and submit your project. by 11:55 PM Saturday, 1/17. There is NO grace period.
• Check back early next week for your course grade. I will post an announcement when final grades have been submitted.

• Writing your reflection memo.
  The reflection memo is your chance to tell me anything you want me to know about your project. I will read your reflection before I read the project.

• Sharing your project links.
  For this project, your reflection memo will give me the link to the documents you have chosen to write (extended definition, instructions, and glossary).

Writing Your Reflection Memo and Submitting Your Project

1. Go to the Assignments tab on the left menu in Scholar.
2. Choose “P6: Course Completion Report.”
3. Scroll down to the text box below the headings Submission and Assignment Text. You will write your memo in this box. (Alternately, you can write in a word processor/Google Doc, and copy/paste your text into this box.)
4. Add your memo headers (To, From, Subject, and Date). For your reflection memo, you’ll use the following:
• Address your memo to me (Traci) and from yourself (use your name).
• Add a subject line that indicates this is your reflection memo and which project it is for.
• Add the current date.
5. After your memo headers, insert a horizontal divider line using the button indicated with the red arrow in the image below:
   
6. Introduce your project—what are your overall goals, and what grade have you aimed for for Project 6? Note this is the grade for Project 6, not your participation grade.
7. Convert your document to Google Drive format if you worked in another word processor.
8. Add the Share link to the document on your Google Drive. Use the instructions for how to get the Share link on the FAQ site if you are unsure how to share documents (see more tips below).
9. Tell me what I need to know to understand the information you have included in your document.
10. Tell me anything you want me to know about the the layout and design.
11. Add a concluding section that tells me anything else you want me to know about your project.
12. Agree to the Honor Code by clicking the checkbox at the bottom of the page in Scholar. You cannot finish submitting the project without clicking that checkbox (and it’s easy to miss).
13. Submit your Project, and save a copy of the confirmation and submission ID. If something goes wrong in Scholar, you can contact 4HELP with that information.
14. You’re done! I will publish a blog post and send out an announcement in Scholar when final grades are posted.

Tips on Using Google Drive

The FAQ site has step-by-step instructions for tasks you will complete with your Google Drive, including converting your document if you have worked in another word processor, adding comments, and sharing your documents are all included.

To make sure that you can submit your first project smoothly, pay attention to the following FAQs:

• If you worked in something other than Google Drive, you can use your preferences to automatically convert files you upload to Google Drive automatically.
  This step is important so that I can use the commenting features in Google Drive.
• If you already uploaded a document to Google Drive, check the format of your files and manually convert the files on Google Drive if necessary.
• Follow the instructions on how to set permissions and get the Google Drive Share link to get a link that will allow me to read and comment on your document.

Note that if your documents are in the wrong format or the permissions do not allow me to comment, I will return your work ungraded.

Today you will complete peer review for the fifth project. Your work is due by 11:55 PM tonight (Tuesday, 1/13). Remember that you have a 24-hour grace period if you need an extension.

Readings for January 13

For today’s session, please review the following, as necessary:

• Editing and Proofreading tips and skim Appendix B of Markel.
• Guidelines on “Organizing a Memo” in Markel, on p. 232.
• FAQs on the Google Drive system.

Work for January 13

• Complete the peer review activities:
  • Post drafts for Project 5 in the forums.
  • Respond to two students in the forums.
  • Revise your Project 5 based on the feedback.
• Write your reflection memo and submit your project.

• Writing your reflection memo.
  The reflection memo is your chance to tell me anything you want me to know about your project. I will read your reflection before I read the project.

• Sharing your project links.
  For this project, your reflection memo will give me the link to the documents you have chosen to write (extended definition, instructions, and glossary).

Writing Your Reflection Memo and Submitting Your Project

1. Go to the Assignments tab on the left menu in Scholar.
2. Choose “P5: Definition and Instructions.”
3. Scroll down to the text box below the headings Submission and Assignment Text. You will write your memo in this box. (Alternately, you can write in a word processor/Google Doc, and copy/paste your text into this box.)
4. Add your memo headers (To, From, Subject, and Date). For your reflection memo, you’ll use the following:
• Address your memo to me (Traci) and from yourself (use your name).
• Add a subject line that indicates this is your reflection memo and which project it is for.
• Add the current date.
5. After your memo headers, insert a horizontal divider line using the button indicated with the red arrow in the image below:
   
6. Introduce your project—what are your overall goals, what grade have you aimed for, and what documents have you written for the project?
7. For each part of the project you have written (e.g., extended definition, instructions, glossary), do the following:
   1. Label the link so I know which document it will take me to.
   2. Add the Share link to the document on your Google Drive. Use the instructions for how to get the Share link on the FAQ site if you are unsure how to convert and share documents (see more tips below).
   3. Tell me what I need to know to understand the information you have included in your document.
   4. Tell me anything else you want me to know about the the layout and design.
8. Review the information for Project 5 in the reflection memo. You should have a block for each piece you have written that tells me what it is, gives me the link, and tells me about it.
9. Add a concluding section that tells me anything else you want me to know about your project.
10. Agree to the Honor Code by clicking the checkbox at the bottom of the page in Scholar. You cannot finish submitting the project without clicking that checkbox (and it’s easy to miss).
11. Submit your Project, and save a copy of the confirmation and submission ID. If something goes wrong in Scholar, you can contact 4HELP with that information.
12. You’re done! Project 6 (the final exam) will be a progress and completion report (similar to a self-evaluation for a performance review in a workplace) that focuses on the work you have done during the term.

Tips on Using Google Drive

The FAQ site has step-by-step instructions for tasks you will complete with your Google Drive, including converting your document if you have worked in another word processor, adding comments, and sharing your documents are all included.

To make sure that you can submit your first project smoothly, pay attention to the following FAQs:

• If you worked in something other than Google Drive, you can use your preferences to automatically convert files you upload to Google Drive automatically.
  This step is important so that I can use the commenting features in Google Drive.
• If you already uploaded a document to Google Drive, check the format of your files and manually convert the files on Google Drive if necessary.
• Follow the instructions on how to set permissions and get the Google Drive Share link to get a link that will allow me to read and comment on your document.

Note that if your documents are in the wrong format or the permissions do not allow me to comment, I will return your work ungraded.

• Writing your reflection memo.
  The reflection memo is your chance to tell me anything you want me to know about your project. I will read your reflection before I read the project.

• Sharing your project links.
  For this project, your reflection memo will give me the link to your job application materials.

Writing Your Reflection Memo and Submitting Your Project

1. Go to the Assignments tab on the left menu in Scholar.
2. Choose “P4: Job Application Materials.”
3. Scroll down to the text box below the headings Submission and Assignment Text. You will write your memo in this box. (Alternately, you can write in a word processor/Google Doc, and copy/paste your text into this box.)
4. Add your memo headers (To, From, Subject, and Date). For your reflection memo, you’ll use the following:
• Address your memo to me (Traci) and from yourself (use your name).
• Add a subject line that indicates this is your reflection memo and which project it is for.
• Add the current date.
5. After your memo headers, insert a horizontal divider line using the button indicated with the red arrow in the image below:
   
6. Introduce your project—what are your overall goals, what grade have you aimed for for Project 6, and what documents have you written for the project? Be sure to list all three levels that you outlined for your job application materials in your proposal.
7. If you are using Google Drive for any of your documents, add the Share link to the document on your Google Drive. Use the instructions for how to get the Share link on the FAQ site if you are unsure how to convert and share documents (see more tips below).
8. If you are working on other sites (like LinkedIn or GitHub), do the following:
   1. Make sure that your permissions are set so that I can see your work.
   2. Add the link to your profile or website to your reflection memo.
9. Tell me what I need to know to understand the information you have included in your document.
10. Tell me anything else you want me to know about the the layout and design.
11. Add a concluding section that tells me anything else you want me to know about your project.
12. Agree to the Honor Code by clicking the checkbox at the bottom of the page in Scholar. You cannot finish submitting the project without clicking that checkbox (and it’s easy to miss).
13. Submit your Project, and save a copy of the confirmation and submission ID. If something goes wrong in Scholar, you can contact 4HELP with that information.
14. That’s it! Now we move on to writing definitions and instructions.

Tips on Using Google Drive

The FAQ site has step-by-step instructions for tasks you will complete with your Google Drive, including converting your document if you have worked in another word processor, adding comments, and sharing your documents are all included.

To make sure that you can submit your first project smoothly, pay attention to the following FAQs:

• If you worked in something other than Google Drive, you can use your preferences to automatically convert files you upload to Google Drive automatically.
  This step is important so that I can use the commenting features in Google Drive.
• If you already uploaded a document to Google Drive, check the format of your files and manually convert the files on Google Drive if necessary.
• Follow the instructions on how to set permissions and get the Google Drive Share link to get a link that will allow me to read and comment on your document.

Note that if your documents are in the wrong format or the permissions do not allow me to comment, I will return your work ungraded.

Today you will complete peer review for the third project and then submit your work by the end of the day. Remember that you have a 24-hour grace period if you need an extension.

Readings for January 6

For today’s session, please review the following, as necessary:

• Editing and Proofreading tips and skim Appendix B of Markel.
• Guidelines on “Organizing a Memo” in Markel, on p. 232.
• FAQs on the Google Drive system.

Work for January 6

• Complete the Reading Quizzes on Chapters 10 and 11 by 11:55 PM tonight (01/06).
• Complete the peer review activities:
  • Post drafts for Project 3 in the forums.
  • Respond to two students in the forums.
  • Revise your Project 3 based on the feedback.
• Write your reflection memo and submit your project.

• Writing your reflection memo.
  The reflection memo is your chance to tell me anything you want me to know about your project. I will read your reflection before I read the project.

• Sharing your project links.
  For this project, your reflection memo will give me the link to your proposal. Use the project assignment and the Writer’s Checklist on pages 296 of Markel to check your work. In particular, make sure that your proposal that includes all the required components.

Writing Your Reflection Memo and Submitting Your Project

Follow these instructions to submit your work:

1. Go to the Assignments tab on the left menu in Scholar.
2. Choose “P3: Proposal.”
3. Scroll down to the text box below the headings Submission and Assignment Text. You will write your reflection memo in this box. (Alternately, you can write in a word processor and copy/paste your text into this box.)
4. Add your memo headers (To, From, Subject, and Date). For your reflection memo, you’ll use the following:
• Address your memo to me (Traci) and from you (use your name).
• Add a subject line that indicates this is your reflection memo and which project it is for.
• Add the current date.
5. Insert a horizontal divider line using the button indicated with the red arrow in the image below:
   
6. Introduce your project—what are your overall goals and what grade have you aimed for (see expectations on the course website)?
7. Add the Share link to the document on your Google Drive. Use the instructions for how to get the Share link on the FAQ site if you are unsure how to convert and share documents (see more tips below).
8. Tell me what I need to know to understand the information you have included in your document.
9. Tell me anything else you want me to know about the the layout and design.
10. Add a concluding section that tells me anything else you want me to know about your project.
11. Agree to the Honor Code by clicking the checkbox at the bottom of the page in Scholar. You cannot finish submitting the project without clicking that checkbox (and it’s easy to miss).
12. Submit Project 3, and save a copy of the confirmation and submission ID. If something goes wrong in Scholar, you can contact 4HELP with that information.
13. You’re done! Project 4 will be the job application materials you proposed in Project 3.

Tips on Using Google Drive

The FAQ site has step-by-step instructions for tasks you will complete with your Google Drive, including converting your document if you have worked in another word processor, adding comments, and sharing your documents are all included.

To make sure that you can submit your first project smoothly, pay attention to the following FAQs:

• If you worked in something other than Google Drive, you can use your preferences to automatically convert files you upload to Google Drive automatically.
  This step is important so that I can use the commenting features in Google Drive.
• If you already uploaded a document to Google Drive, check the format of your files and manually convert the files on Google Drive if necessary.
• Follow the instructions on how to set permissions and get the Google Drive Share link to get a link that will allow me to read and comment on your document.

Note that if your documents are in the wrong format or the permissions do not allow me to comment, I will return your work ungraded.

Today you will complete peer review for the second project and then submit your work by the end of the day. Remember that you have a 24-hour grace period if you need an extension.

Readings for January 2

For today’s session, please review the following, as necessary:

• Editing and Proofreading tips and skim Appendix B of Markel.
• Guidelines on “Organizing a Memo” in Markel, on p. 232.
• FAQs on the Google Drive system.

Work for January 2

• Complete the Reading Quizzes on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, & 9 by 11:55 PM tonight (01/02)
• Complete the peer review activities:
  • Post drafts for Project 2 in the forums.
  • Respond to two students in the forums.
  • Revise your Project 2 based on the feedback.
• Write your reflection memo and submit your project.

• Writing your reflection memo.
  The reflection memo is your chance to tell me anything you want me to know about your project. I will read your reflection before I read the project.

• Sharing your project links.
  For this project, your reflection memo will give me the link(s) to your spreadsheet and to your analysis memo, if you created one.

  • Your spreadsheet should be well-organized with clearly labeled headings and an appropriate title. Make sure that the information in your spreadsheet is grammatically parallel (see pp. 122–123 of Markel and if you need more information). In other words, the information in each column should match in grammatical structure.

  • If you are turning in an analysis memo, ensure that you include all six characteristics of technical communication and that you have used design features (like headings) to arrange the memo in a way that increases readability.

Writing Your Reflection Memo and Submitting Your Project

Follow these instructions to submit your work:

1. Go to the Assignments tab on the left menu in Scholar.
2. Choose “P2: Writing in Your Field.”
3. Scroll down to the text box below the headings Submission and Assignment Text. You will write your reflection memo in this box. (Alternately, you can write in a word processor and copy/paste your text into this box.)
4. Add your memo headers (To, From, Subject, and Date). For your reflection memo, you’ll use the following:
• Address your memo to me (Traci) and from you (use your name).
• Add a subject line that indicates this is your reflection memo and which project it is for.
• Add the current date.
5. Insert a horizontal divider line using the button indicated with the red arrow in the image below:
   
6. Introduce your project—what are your overall goals, what grade have you aimed for, and what documents have you written for the project?
7. For each part of the project you have written (e.g., spreadsheet, analysis memo), do the following:
   1. Label the document so I know whether it is your spreadsheet or analysis memo.
   2. For each part of the project, add the Share link to the document on your Google Drive. Use the instructions for how to get the Share link on the FAQ site if you are unsure how to share documents (see the tips below).
   3. Explain who the audience for your statement(s) is. What do I need to know to understand the information you have included and the tone you have used?
   4. Tell me anything else you want me to know about the project, including the content, the layout and design, and any images you included.
8. Review the information for your project. You should have a block for each piece you have written that tells me what it is, gives me the link, and tells me about it.
9. Add a concluding section that tells me anything else you want me to know about your project.
10. Agree to the Honor Code by clicking the checkbox at the bottom of the page in Scholar. You cannot finish submitting the project without clicking that checkbox (and it’s easy to miss).
11. Submit Project 2, and save a copy of the confirmation and submission ID. If something goes wrong in Scholar, you can contact 4HELP with that information.
12. Celebrate! You’ve finished the second project!

Tips on Using Google Drive

The FAQ site has step-by-step instructions for tasks you will complete with your Google Drive, including converting your document if you have worked in another word processor, adding comments, and sharing your documents are all included.

To make sure that you can submit your first project smoothly, pay attention to the following FAQs:

• If you worked in something other than Google Drive, you can use your preferences to automatically convert files you upload to Google Drive automatically.
  This step is important so that I can use the commenting features in Google Drive.
• If you already uploaded a document to Google Drive, check the format of your files and manually convert the files on Google Drive if necessary.
• Follow the instructions on how to set permissions and get the Google Drive Share link to get a link that will allow me to read and comment on your document.

Note that if your documents are in the wrong format or the permissions do not allow me to comment, I will return your work ungraded.

Today you will complete peer review for the first project and then submit your work by the end of the day. Remember that you have a 24-hour grace period if you need an extension.

Readings for December 30

For today’s session, please read the following:

• Editing and Proofreading tips and skim Appendix B of Markel.
• Guidelines on “Organizing a Memo” in Markel, on p. 232.
• FAQs on the Google Drive system.

Work for December 30

• Complete the peer review activities:
  • Post drafts for Project 1 in the forums.
  • Respond to two students in the forums.
  • Revise your Project based on the feedback.
• Write your reflection memo and submit your project.

Optional

To get to know your classmates a bit better, read through the remaining bio statements that are posted. If you notice anything you want to comment on, feel free to post additional replies.