English II Help

QUESTION 1

Explain the types of public writing you will encounter once you graduate from college and enter the world of work.  Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

QUESTION 2

What are some methods you can use to help begin your transformation into an academic writer?  Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

QUESTION 3

When you receive writing from another individual that is full of grammatical and mechanical and spelling errors, what are your very first impressions of that person?  In other words, does a poor, or excellent, writing style affect the way people are viewed, in your opinion?  Why or why not?

Unit VII PowerPoint Presentation

Construct a PowerPoint Presentation discussing the proper way to create a job-application letter and resume. Feel free to be as creative as possible with this PowerPoint, but remember not to be too overpowering with graphics and colors. Your PowerPoint should consist of 7-10 slides, not including the title slide and reference slide. You may use the textbook as a reference for this PowerPoint as well as any other Internet resources. Please be sure to cite all references using APA format.

Reading Assignment

The Little, Brown Compact Handbook: Chapter 9: Academic Writing Chapter 10 Section a: Using Techniques of Critical Reading Chapter 14 Section b: Writing Business Letters Chapter 14 Section c: Writing a Job Application Chapter 14 Section d: Writing Memos, Reports, and Proposals Chapter 14 Section e: Writing for Community Work

Suggested Reading

The Little, Brown Compact Handbook

·  Part 4: Sentence Parts and Patterns

·  Part 5: Punctuation

·  Part 6: Spelling and Mechanics