Category Archives: Technical Writing: Dr. Davis

Writing Workshop: White Paper

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Dr. Davis

1. Check to be sure there is a reference page.   Is it labeled References?   Does it have the running head and page number? Are there 5 secondary sources? Go through the paper and see if there are 5 sources in … Continue reading →

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Bad News Letter: Rejection

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Dr. Davis

This is the whole of a rejection letter I received yesterday: XXX Literary Journal Thank you for the chance to consider your work for XXX. The editors have read your submission and regret that it does not meet our current … Continue reading →

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Zero-Rupee Bill

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Dr. Davis

Bribery issues in India are solved in an ingenious way!

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WRIT 3310 Quiz chapter 17

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Dr. Davis

1. What is Toastmasters? 2. Why does the book recommend giving the audience problems? 3. Name one of the 4 modes for openers. 4. Why are visuals important? 5. Name 1 of the 6 characteristics of successful ideas. 6, 7. … Continue reading →

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Proposal Checks

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Dr. Davis

1. Read through the entire proposal. 2. Make a note of what you did not understand. 3. Make a note of what sounded particularly interesting. 4. Do they have each section of the paper? memo format summarize topic problem audience … Continue reading →

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Energy

Posted on April 14, 2009 by TiffanyW

Energy can be perceived as many things. It is a force within every person that causes us to choose the paths of our lives. It powers the electricity in our homes and causes reactions during transferring from one person or … Continue reading →

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Peer Review: Abstract

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Dr. Davis

Is there a running head and the number two in the upper right hand corner? Is the word “Abstract” centered on the page? Count the number of words in the abstract.  How many are there? Are there any sentences that … Continue reading →

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Stem Cell Research

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Zac5876

Stem cell research is a commonly misunderstood topic and widely controversial in which both sides of the party will either agree or disagree in relation to what stem cell research has done for the world, ethical reasons, or what should … Continue reading →

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Art is in the artist’s mind!

Posted on January 27, 2009 by davidp

I believe, I am an artist in many aspects in life. I examine each piece of jewelry that i come across and jot down each and every aspect of its shape, and uniqueness. I also love music and think of … Continue reading →

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A Place to Lay Your Head

Posted on November 13, 2008 by ccastaneda

The biggest pop culture addiction I have ever had did not come from changing to a channel, but from pushing the video\AV button on the remote. From the moment I pressed that button I was transferred to a world adorned … Continue reading →

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