Writing Reflection Email Assignment
Written Assignment for Final Exam As you are aware, we have been working very hard over the past few weeks to improve your writing skills. You have learned different ways to communicate your great ideas so everyone can understand them in the way you envisioned. You have also done this in a time when life is not normal, and virtual communication is more important than ever before. English writing skills and word choice influence all our messages. Additionally, using correct grammar and punctuation is a key component in verbal communication, both writing and speaking. Now, it is time to reflect on the writing skills you need to remember the most when you come back for another semester or begin your new career in the future. Review the working copy and annotations (instructor-edited version) of your writing and submissions. Look over the various errors and comments noted on the documents.
- Clearly and concisely, decide on three different types of errors that you would like to remember for future writing. Consider what errors were repeated most often when making your choices.
- List at least two ways you plan to improve your writing for future classes and/or in the workplace and discuss why these improvements are important. (PS. So often people say, “proofread or slow down” and then don’t even proofread this assignment. Don’t be that person J)
- Name one topic within the textbook or from discussions this semester that most surprised you or changed your way of looking at communication and explain why you chose this topic and how it will influence your communication.
- What has the past year taught you in terms of virtual and mobile communication since the pandemic started? What can you take from this moving forward in the future? For your future career?
Please send an email to me with your insights on these four important areas of effective communication by Wednesday, May 5, at 11:59 PM. Your response should be at least 250 words. Please utilize the feedback you have been given in previous email assignments to make sure you have proper email etiquette. Remember readability on a mobile device is key when sending emails. This should be written as body text in the email, not as an attached document. It has been great getting to know each of you in the short time we had together and know that I am someone you can always reach out to in the future for help or a question, even when I’m not your instructor (ex: help with a resume, etc.). Best of luck to each and every one of you!