Computer lab Feb. 25

Computer lab:

1.   Using the headings on the Proposal Planning worksheet. Type an outline of your proposal.

2.   Get a researched source for Project 5, print it, and hand it in.

Mar. 1 HW

1. Bring in a copy of your resume (or a list of your education and work experience).
2. Read pages 314 - 334 (short quiz on this on Tuesday)

Project 5 and Feb. 25 HW

Project 5

TType a business proposal for something you really think will work. Go through the steps in the pplanning handout. Do appropriate research so that your proposal is professional and convincing.

  Length: 1.5 to 2 pages   

  Papers need to be 11 pt. Times Roman, 1.5 spaced.

(1)   Print the copies and write notes in the margins to indicate where the description followed the particular formats on the model pages.  Bring these to class.

(2)    Attach the reports to an e-mail.

 (3)  In the e-mail explain what the reports are about and that it is attached.

 (4)  Send it to me. 

First person is not allowed for this project.  Due _March 1

Thursday HW (Feb. 25)

Read pages 232,233, 234  Answer the following questions about your elevator pitch:

1.       What will you do first?

2.       What are some good ways to grab attention?

3.       How many sentences should your big idea be?

4.       Why do you tell about cost/benefit?

5.       What contact info can you provide?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2qvkDNigTc

Feb. 23 HW

HW: 1. From the six questions you answered on pages 206 and 207, type

a paragraph (about ½ page) to tell of your proposal.

2. Read pages 205 - 232

Project 4 due Feb. 18

 

Project 4

Ø  Write a technical description for a particular field. Follow the format from the textbook example on page 148.  Make this a description that you could use in your field of study. The length needs to be two pages in the following format: 

Ø  The description should be 11 pt. Times Roman, 1.5 spaced. At the top of the page, put your name, class, date, and instructor name:

Ø  Also, add graphics to enhance this description (however graphics cannot be more than 20% of the paper). Then:

Ø  (1) print the copy and write notes in the margins to indicate where the description followed the particular format on page 148 (similar to how the textbook does with blue ink).

Ø   (2) Attach the description to an e-mail.

Ø   (3) In the e-mail explain what the description is about and that it is attached

Ø   (4) Send it to me. 

Ø  First person is not allowed for this project.  Due Feb. 18

Feb. 16 HW

Computer lab

1. Type a first draft paragraph or two of the definition and overall description of the subject of your technical description.(examples on pages 135, 143, 148).

2. Type a one-sentence response to each of the strategies under "Researching" on page 140
3. Turn in both pages (1 and 2) in hard copy on Tuesday
4. Read pages 135-164

HW for Feb. 11

HW: Read pages 132 – 145. Think of a “how to” project. Tell (write) what it is and answer the

wh questions on page 133.