ENG116
ENG116 : Discover the Writer in You
Note: This course will use Teaching Assistants (TAs) in order to assist the instructor with the student’s learning
experience. TAs play active roles in working with the instructor to provide student support, grading and grading
feedback, and posting content in the course (e.g. discussion posts). This course also may utilize a live chat feature,
email, and phone/texting that are tied to the instructor and the TA support team when supporting students or
addressing student questions or concerns.
Course Guide
Prerequisites
COM100
Course Description
Writing is a lifelong skill that helps you share your thoughts and ideas with the world. This course will unlock the
writer inside you by teaching you the fundamentals for how to harness the power of your words to engage and
inform. Learn how your writing can help you take a stand and how to craft a clear and targeted message for any
audience.
Instructional Materials
Required Resources
Strayer University. 2020. Discover the Writer in You. ENG116 Soomo Learning webtext available at
https://www.strayerbookstore.com
Course Learning Outcomes
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1Develop a plan for writing using a writing process and technology tools.
2Develop informative writings that are coherent and appropriate for a specific audience.
3Develop writings that take a coherent and appropriate stance on an issue for a
specific audience.
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Weekly Course Schedule
W 1 - T D L
W 1 - T D L
Play: Watch the Strayer Story - Your Words, Your Power. and check out the Infographic, The Writing
Process.
Quiz: Answer Questions about this week's Play activities.
Learn: Read and Complete Chapter 1 of the webtext.
W 2 - T D L
Play: Watch the Strayer Story - Writing is Everyone’s Business and check out the Interactive Experience -
Planning for Paradise.
Quiz: Answer Questions about this week's Play activities.
Learn: Read and Complete Chapter 2 of the webtext.
Prepare: Read the instructions for Assignment 1 - The
Writing
Plan, due next week.
W 3 - T D L
Play: Watch the Strayer Talk - In Their Words: Getting Started with Kim Coles and check out the
Interactive Experience - Idea Generator: Changing Your Perspective.
Quiz: Answer Questions about this week's Play activities (5 pts).
Learn: Read and Complete Chapter 3 of the webtext (48 pts).
Assignment
:
Submit Assignment 1: The Writing Plan, in Chapter 3 of the webtext (120 pts).
W 4 - T D L
Play: Watch the Strayer Talk - In Their Words: Respecting Your Reader with John Pollack.
Quiz: Answer Questions about this week's Play activities.
Learn: Read and Complete Chapter 4 of the webtext.
W 5 - T D L
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W 5 - T D L
Play: Watch the Strayer Story - In Their Words: The Power of Writing and check out the Interactive
Experience - Drafting: You Be the Judge
Quiz: Answer Questions about this week's Play activities.
Learn: Read and Complete Chapter 5 of the webtext.
W 6 - T D L
Play: Watch In Their Words: Finding What Works for You with Kim Coles.
Quiz: Answer Questions about this week's Play activities.
Learn: Read and Complete Chapter 6 of the webtext.
Prepare: Read the instructions for Assignment 2 - The Informative Report, due next week.
W 7 - T D L
Play: Watch the Strayer Talk - In
Their
Words:
Being
Your
Own
Editor
with
Derrick
Hamilton (5 pts).
Quiz: Answer Questions about this week's Play activities.
Learn: Read and Complete Chapter 7 of the webtext (48 pts).
Assignment
:
Submit Assignment : The
Informative
Report, in Chapter 7 of the webtext (175 pts)..
W 8 - T D L
Play: Play: Watch the Strayer Talk - In Their Words: Getting it Right with Derrick Hamilton and check out
the Interactive Experience - Prewriting for Purpose.
Quiz: Answer Questions about this week's Play activities.
Learn: Read and Complete Chapter 8 of the webtext.
W 9 - T D L
Play: Watch the Strayer Story - Making The Case.
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W 9 - T D L
Quiz: Answer Questions about this week's Play activities.
Learn: Read and Complete Chapter 9 of the webtext.
Prepare: Read the instructions for Assignment 3 - The Pitch Email, due next week.
W 10 - T D L
Play: Watch the Strayer Talk - In
Their
Words:
Using
Feedback
with
John
Pollack (5 pts).
Quiz: Answer Questions about this week's Play activities (5 pts).
Learn: Read and Complete Chapter 10 of the webtext (48 pts).
Assignment
:
Submit Assignment 3: The
Pitch
Email, in Chapter 10 of the webtext (150 pts).
W 11 - T D L
Play: Watch the Strayer Story - Making Sense of it All.
Quiz: Answer Questions about this week's Play activities.
Learn: Read and Complete Chapter 11 of the webtext.
Grading Scale
P T P % G
Discussion Participation 0 0%
A T P % G
Week 1 Quiz - Week 1 Play Questions 5 0.5%
Week 1 Learn - Webtext 48 4.8%
Week 2 Quiz - Week 2 Play Questions 5 0.5%
Week 2 Learn - Webtext 48 4.8%
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A T P % G
Week 3 Quiz - Week 3 Play Questions 5 0.5%
Week 3 Learn - Webtext 48 4.8%
Week 3 Assignment - The Writing Plan 120 12%
Week 4 Quiz - Week 4 Play Questions 5 0.5%
Week 4 Learn - Webtext 48 4.8%
Week 5 Quiz - Week 5 Play Questions 5 0.5%
Week 5 Learn - Webtext 48 4.8%
Week 6 Quiz - Week 6 Play Questions 5 0.5%
Week 6 Learn - Webtext 48 4.8%
Week 7 Quiz - Week 7 Play Questions 5 0.5%
Week 7 Learn - Webtext 48 4.8%
Week 7 Assignment - The Informative Report 175 17.5%
Week 8 Quiz - Week 8 Play Questions 5 0.5%
Week 8 Learn - Webtext 48 4.8%
Week 9 Quiz - Week 9 Play Questions 5 0.5%
Week 9 Learn - Webtext 48 4.8%
Week 10 Quiz - Week 10 Play Questions 5 0.5%
Week 10 Learn - Webtext 48 4.8%
Week 10 Assignment - The Pitch Email 150 15%
Week 11 Quiz - Week 11 Play Questions 5 0.5%
Week 11 Learn - Webtext 20 2%
Totals 1000 100%
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Final Course Grade
P P G
900 - 1000 90% - 100% A
800 - 899 80% - 89% B
700 - 799 70% - 79% C
600 - 699 60% - 69% D
0 - 599 59% and below F
Unique Course Features
Grading Scale Notation
Please consult the University Catalog and your academic advisor to determine the final grade needed in this
class to satisfy your specific degree conferral requirements.
Academic Integrity
Please be sure to review the entire Academic Integrity Policy in the Student Handbook before submitting anything
in this course. In order to enforce its Academic Integrity Policy, the University reserves the right to review any work
(draft or otherwise) or exam submitted by a student during his or her entire academic career at Strayer.
Assignments
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Lab Participation and Attendance Policy
NOTE: This course uses Soomo to support your learning in this course. Graded activities in Soomo will count
for attendance.
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About This Week's Chapter
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“If
you
command
language,
you
command
the
world.”
—John
Pollack,
Presidential
Speechwriter
All over the world, business leaders, politicians, and activists use the power of their writing to engage and
inform those around them. And you can harness that power in your own life and career by learning how to use
your words to WRITE the future you want.
Almost all professions require writing, but as you may know, not all writing is professional.
In the modern workplace, having a command of the English language and being able to convey your thoughts
appropriately—through emails, memos, reports, and more—can mean the difference between reaching your
goals and falling behind. In fact, according to the National Writing Project, writing “is the currency of the new
workplace and the global economy. It is essential to communication, learning and citizenship in the digital age.”
Don’t worry, though! The techniques in this course are designed to make sure you’ve got the write (er, right)
stuff.
Over the next 11 weeks, you’ll practice four of the 10 essential employability skills to help you harness the power
of your words through excellent writing. They are:
Innovation to use strategies to develop your ideas and create change.
Communication to effectively write about information, your ideas, and your perspective.
Productivity to plan your time and your writing.
Technology to use digital tools and devices to document your writing efficiently and effectively.
Together, these four skills will help you inform and persuade others and enact change in your life and career! If it
feels like a lot, rest assured, we’ve got your back. Every week we’ll walk you through what you need to know to
stay ahead. Along the way, you’ll also hear real stories from real people—like a presidential speechwriter, a
professional comedian, a criminal justice expert, and even a former Strayer University student—who are using
the same skills and techniques in this course to make big changes in their lives and the world.
Coming This Week...
You’ll start reading Chapter 1 in the webtext, your interactive, digital textbook and go-to guide for course
information and assignments, and you’ll choose a topic to write about throughout this course. You’ll also learn
more about the four skills and how they’ll help you write your way to personal and professional success!
Taking command of your written communication is the first step toward writing the future you want. Get ready to
harness the power of your words and change your life!
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Instructions: Please click on the WEBTEXT link below to access the Webtext used for this course. This link
will automatically take you to the chapter for this week. You may also use the Webtext link located on the left-
hand side of your screen in the navigation bar, that link will return you to the section you previously worked in.
Note: You can purchase the code for the webtext in the Strayer University bookstore found in iCampus. Once
purchased, the code will be emailed to you. Access the Webtext Purchase PDF Flyer here for more specific
details.
Reminder: To get your FULL POINTS, read Chapter 1, and answer the study questions in your
webtext before the end of the week.
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A master chef does not create an impressive meal without first making a plan for preparing the ingredients and
estimating the amount of time until the meal is ready to serve.
The same is true for writing.
Even the most talented writer cannot “serve up” a masterpiece without having a plan in place.
Having a plan before you start writing will ensure your writing is clear, concise, thoughtful, and logical. Planning
will also save you embarrassment or misunderstandings, and it will keep you from scrambling at the last minute
to meet deadlines.
Last Week...
You learned how the skills of innovation, communication, productivity, and technology work together to make you
a better writer. You also learned a writing process that includes the following steps: Prewrite, Draft, and Revise.
And, you chose the topic you'll be working on throughout this course.
Last Week...
You learned how the skills of innovation, communication, productivity, and technology work together to make you
a better writer. You also learned a writing process that includes the following steps: prewrite, draft, and revise.
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And, you chose the topic you'll be working on throughout this course.
This Week...
You’ll start practicing your productivity skill by learning how to create a writing plan for the topic you chose. You’ll
also hone your technology skill by using tools to ensure your writing stays on track! Planning will not only make
you a more productive writer; it will actually improve your writing and help you communicate your best throughout
this course and your career.
“Before
anything
else,
preparation
is
the
key
to
success.”
–
Alexander
Graham
Bell,
Inventor
Coming Up...
Next week, you’ll learn how to tap into the fountain of creativity that’s flowing inside you using your innovation
skill!
Instructions: Please click on the WEBTEXT link below to access the Webtext used for this course. This link
will automatically take you to the chapter for this week. You may also use the Webtext link located on the left-
hand side of your screen in the navigation bar, that link will return you to the section you previously worked in.
Reminder: To get your FULL POINTS, read Chapter 2, and answer the study questions in your
webtext before the end of the week.
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Due: Week 3 Points: 120
Skills Being Assessed: Productivity and Technology
What to submit/deliverables: Webtext assignment templates submitted in Chapter 3 of the webtext
What is the value of doing this assignment?
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When you have several deadlines to meet, it can feel overwhelming. But, by planning your time and using
technology, you can increase your productivity so you can meet your deadlines. Using planning strategies and
digital tools, such as the webtext, allows you to effectively manage your time and efficiently complete your work,
anytime and anywhere.
For many, the hardest part of writing is getting started. Before you even begin to write, however, you need to
have a plan. Just as architects don’t build houses without a well-thought plan, writers also need a plan before
starting to write. That is why for your first assignment you will work on creating a plan for writing. You’ll use this
plan to help you complete your last two assignments.
The three assignments in this course build on each other—much like you would imagine scaffolding used for
building a house with several floors. The carpenter cannot build the third floor until the second floor is built, and
you cannot complete the second assignment until the first assignment is completed. You’ll also use information
from Assignment 2 to inform your writing for Assignment 3.
Your goal for this assignment is to: Develop a plan for writing (following the writing process: prewrite, draft,
revise) using technology tools (your webtext).
Instructions
Step 1: Complete the assignment templates in the webtext - Chapter 2.
Step 2: Complete the assignment templates in the webtext - Chapter 3.
Step 3: Submit your assignment templates in the webtext - Chapter 3.
Note: You will need to finish all webtext assignment templates before you are able to submit your
completed assignment.
Scoring Guide
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Topic, purpose, and audience for Assignments 2 and 3. 20 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
Did not submit a
response, or
submitted so little
work that no credit
can be given.
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
Accomplishes 2-3
of the following: •
Identifies the topic.
• Correctly
identifies the
audience. •
Correctly identifies
the purpose for
Assignments 2 and
3. • Correctly
identifies
supervisor request
for Assignments 2
and 3.
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
Accomplishes 4 of
the following: •
Identifies the topic.
•Correctly
identifies the
audience
•Correctly
identifies the
purpose for
Assignments 2 and
3. •Correctly
identifies
supervisor request
for Assignments 2
and 3.
Competent (80-89%)
Accomplishes 5 of
the following: •
Identifies the topic.
• Correctly explains
the purpose and
audience for
Assignment 2. •
Correctly explains
the purpose and
audience for
Assignment 3. •
Uses complete
sentences in all
responses.
Exemplary (90-
100%)
Accomplishes ALL
of the following: •
Identifies the topic.
• Correctly explains
the purpose and
audience for
Assignment 2. •
Correctly explains
the purpose and
audience for
Assignment 3. •
Uses complete
sentences with
detailed language
in all responses.
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Estimate time and order tasks 20 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
Did not submit a
response, or
submitted so little
work that no credit
can be given.
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
Accomplishes 1 of
the following: •
Determines
estimates for the
time needed to
complete each
task in minutes or
hours. • Provides
sufficient time for
each task in
minutes or hours. •
Orders the task list
correctly based on
deadlines for
assignment.
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
Accomplishes 2 of
the following: •
Determines
estimates for the
time needed to
complete each
task in minutes or
hours. • Provides
sufficient time for
each task in
minutes or hours. •
Orders the task list
correctly based on
deadlines for
assignment.
Competent (80-89%)
Accomplishes ALL
of the following: •
Determines
estimates for the
time needed to
complete each
task in minutes or
hours. • Provides
sufficient time for
each task in
minutes or hours. •
Orders the task list
correctly based on
deadlines for
assignment.
Exemplary (90-
100%)
Accomplishes ALL
of the following: •
Determines
estimates for the
time needed to
complete each
task in minutes or
hours. • Provides
sufficient and
lengthy time
estimates for each
task. • Orders the
task list correctly
based on
deadlines for
assignment. •
Demonstrates a
high level of time
management skills.
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Plan: When and where to write, POV. 20 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
Did not submit a
response, or
submitted so little
work that no credit
can be given.
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
Accomplishes 1–2
of the following: •
Accurately
describes when
each task will be
worked on. •
Accurately
describes where
each task will be
worked on. •
Presents
information in
complete
sentences. • Uses
first person POV.
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
Accomplishes 3 of
the following: •
Accurately
describes when
each task will be
worked on. •
Accurately
describes where
each task will be
worked on. •
Presents
information in
complete
sentences. Uses
first person POV.
Competent (80-89%)
Accomplishes the
ALL of the
following: •
Accurately
describes when
each task will be
worked on. •
Accurately
describes where
each task will be
worked on. •
Presents
information in
detailed, complete
sentences. Uses
first person POV.
Exemplary (90-
100%)
Accomplishes ALL
of the following: •
Accurately
describes when
each task will be
worked on. •
Accurately
describes where
each task will be
worked on. •
Presents
information in
detailed, complete
sentences. •
Includes specific
days and time
frames used. Uses
first person POV.
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Plan: How to focus, POV. 20 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
Did not submit a
response, or
submitted so little
work that no credit
can be given.
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
Accomplishes 1 of
the following: •
Describes 3 habits
or techniques to
help with focus. •
Uses complete
sentences. • Uses
first person POV.
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
Accomplishes 2 of
the following: •
Describes 3 habits
or techniques to
help with focus. •
Uses complete
sentences. • Uses
first person POV.
Competent (80-89%)
Accomplishes ALL
of the following: •
Describes 3
detailed habits or
techniques to help
with focus. • Uses
complete
sentences. • Uses
first person POV.
Exemplary (90-
100%)
Accomplishes ALL
of the following: •
Describes 3
detailed habits or
techniques to help
with focus. • Uses
complete
sentences. •
Explains how the
habits or
techniques
increase
productivity and
creativity. • Uses
first person POV.
Grammar (sentence structure), mechanics (spelling, capitalization, and punctuation), and correct
formatting. 20 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
Contains
excessive spelling,
grammatical,
and/or formatting
errors that impede
the reading of the
assignment.
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
Contains more
than 5 spelling,
grammatical,
and/or formatting
errors.
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
Contains 5
spelling,
grammatical,
and/or formatting
errors.
Competent (80-89%)
Contains fewer
than 5 spelling,
grammatical,
and/or formatting
errors.
Exemplary (90-
100%)
Contains no
spelling,
grammatical,
and/or formatting
errors.
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About This Week's Chapter
For successful writers, ideas are like seeds—they need time to grow strong.
That means giving yourself time to work with them by brainstorming, thinking outside the box, planning,
researching, and allowing for trial and error.
This is how unique ideas blossom into unforgettable ones!
“Writing
blooms
flowers
for
the
mind.”
–
Debasish
Mridha,
Philosopher
Last Week...
You learned how to stay productive in your writing by using prewriting and planning strategies.
This Week...
You’ll dive deeper into those prewriting and planning strategies to practice your productivity skill and keep
your writing on track. Make sure you plan ample time for thinking, because in Chapter 3, you’ll also explore your
innovation skill and discover how you can use it to brainstorm and grow your ideas.
Innovation is something you already do in your day-to-day life, like when you have to plan a meal out of what is
left in the fridge or find part-time work to pay the bills. In the professional world, innovation can help you
generate original ideas and explore new ways to look at old problems by thinking through different options. That
might mean coming up with a unique way to approach a funding deficit for your department or rearranging work
schedules to keep your team happy.
By using your innovation skill to harness the power of your creative brain, you’ll spark a richer, more detailed,
and productive vision for communicating with others through your writing in this course and beyond.
Coming Up...
Next week, you’ll watch your creative ideas continue to grow into a living outline!
Instructions: Please click on the WEBTEXT link below to access the Webtext used for this course. This link
will automatically take you to the chapter for this week. You may also use the Webtext link located on the left-
hand side of your screen in the navigation bar, that link will return you to the section you previously worked in.
Reminder:
To
get
your
FULL
POINTS,
read
Chapter
3,
and
answer
the
study
questions
in
your
webtext
before
the
end
of
the
week.
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Just like a contractor wouldn’t start building a skyscraper without a blueprint, you shouldn’t start writing without
having a detailed plan in place for “building” your ideas. In the writing world, this is called an outline. And, simply
put, it’s a way of organizing your thoughts to create a plan for how your ideas will work together to achieve your
writing goals.
Creating an outline for your personal and professional writing will ensure you stay on track and communicate
your main points. It will also give you the freedom to navigate any writing obstacles by keeping you focused on
the overall message you want to communicate.
Last Week...
You continued learning prewriting strategies and planning strategies. You also explored innovation and how you
can use it in your writing to create changes that are important to you.
This Week...
You’ll discover how to utilize research from credible sources within your writing. In an informative report, the
research and sources you find are like the raw materials you need to construct your writing. You’ll continue to
practice your innovation skill to consider these sources and decide which materials you want to use in your
outline to reach your audience and purpose.
In Chapter 4, you’ll also explore how to use your productivity skill to finalize your writing plan by building an
outline for your informative report. Understanding how to create a detailed outline is a key part of practicing
good communication, because it will help you share information and articulate ideas effectively in your
personal and professional life!
Coming Up...
Next week, you’ll begin building your writing masterpiece, using your outline as a guide.
Instructions: Please click on the WEBTEXT link below to access the Webtext used for this course. This link
will automatically take you to the chapter for this week. You may also use the Webtext link located on the left-
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hand side of your screen in the navigation bar, that link will return you to the section you previously worked in.
Reminder: To get your FULL POINTS, read Chapter 4, and answer the study questions in your
Webtext before the end of the week.
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About This Week's Chapter
If you’ve ever made a resolution to get in better shape, you know that having a workout plan isn’t enough to get
fit. You have to actually do the work necessary to reach your goals.
Similarly, a writing plan does not automatically equal great writing, unless you commit to your plan and work
hard to follow through.
Last Week...
You practiced your communication and productivity skills by creating an outline to help you organize your
ideas and deliver a clear message. You also honed your innovation skill by continuing to brainstorm new ideas
for your writing. The outline you created will not only make you a more productive writer; it’s an important part of
the writing plan you’re finally ready to put into action.
This Week...
You’ll continue practicing your communication skill by drafting body paragraphs for your Informative Report.
(Remember, drafting is the second step of the writing process.) Once you start writing your draft, it’s important
to stay focused so you can see it through to the end. Ready to get started? Be fearless, and remember: this is
only your first draft, you’ll have other chances to make changes.
“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” – Zig Ziglar, Author and
Speaker
Coming Up...
Next week, you’ll learn the ins and outs of introductions and conclusions!
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Instructions: Please click on the WEBTEXT link below to access the Webtext used for this course. This link
will automatically take you to the chapter for this week. You may also use the Webtext link located on the left-
hand side of your screen in the navigation bar, that link will return you to the section you previously worked in.
Reminder: To get your FULL POINTS, read Chapter 5 and answer the study questions in your
webtext before the end of the week.
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Text
About This Week's Chapter
Consider a memorable speech or sermon you’ve heard or a book or article that created a significant change in
your life. Do you think the speaker or author wrote everything in one draft? Probably not.
As you research and develop your ideas, your drafts will likely evolve. And that’s a good thing! But it means it’s
often best to save writing the introduction and conclusion for last. After you’ve thought more deeply about your
reasons for writing, it will become clearer how to direct your audience to the main points they should focus on
while reading your work.
Last Week...
You evolved your ideas into written drafts using your communication skill. You also discovered how to
incorporate sources into your writing.
This Week...
You’ll continue practicing your communication skill by drafting introduction and conclusion paragraphs for your
Informative Report.
If you’ve ever scrolled through Netflix or read movie descriptions online, you know how they can help you
understand what a film is about and convince you to tune in. You can think of your introduction in the same way.
A well written introduction should capture and keep an audience’s attention, entice them to continue reading,
and summarize the main points.
Similarly, if you’ve ever been disappointed by the way a movie ends, you already understand the importance of
a strong conclusion. Your written conclusion should summarize your main ideas and leave your audience
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thinking about the issue you are writing about long after they stop reading!
“Start
strong,
stay
strong,
and
finish
strong
by
always
remembering
what
you’re
doing
in
the
first
place.”
–
Ralph
Marston,
Writer
Coming Up...
Next week, you’ll learn why it’s wise to revise. (See what we did there?)
Instructions: Please click on the WEBTEXT link below to access the Webtext used for this course. This link
will automatically take you to the chapter for this week. You may also use the Webtext link located on the left-
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Reminder: To get your FULL POINTS, read Chapter 6 and answer the study questions in your
webtext before the end of the week.
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Text
Due: Week 7 Points: 175
Skill Being Assessed: Communication
What to submit/deliverables: Webtext assignment templates submitted in Chapter 7 of the webtext
What is the value of doing this assignment?
Communication is among the top job skills that employers are seeking. By focusing on the writing process
(prewrite, draft, revise) to generate a formal report, you are learning the skills needed to produce a variety of
academic and professional communications—like papers, memos, and emails. All of these types of
communication are formal and have the same basic structure (introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion).
By using this structure, employing the writing process, and writing clearly and concisely, you will ensure that your
messages are effectively understood.
Your goal for this assignment is to: Develop informative writing that is coherent and appropriate for a
specific audience.
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Instructions
Step 1: Complete the assignment templates in the webtext - Chapter 4.
Step 2: Complete the assignment templates in the webtext - Chapter 5.
Step 3: Complete the assignment templates in the webtext - Chapter 6.
Step 4: Complete the assignment templates in the webtext - Chapter 7.
Step 5: Submit your assignment templates in the webtext - Chapter 7.
Note: You will need to finish all webtext assignment templates before you are able to submit you
completed assignment.
Scoring Guide
Audience, tone, purpose, and POV. 20 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
Did not submit a
response, or
submitted so little
work that no credit
can be given.
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
Accomplishes 1–2
of the following: •
Correctly identifies
the purpose of the
report. • Correctly
identifies the
audience. • Uses
appropriate tone
and language for
the intended
audience. • Uses
third person POV.
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
Accomplishes 3 of
the following: •
Correctly identifies
the purpose of the
report. • Correctly
identifies the
audience. • Uses
appropriate tone
and language for
the intended
audience. • Uses
third person POV.
Competent (80-89%)
Accomplishes ALL
of the following: •
Correctly identifies
the purpose of the
report. • Correctly
identifies the
audience. • Uses
appropriate tone
and language for
the intended
audience. • Uses
third person POV.
Exemplary (90-
100%)
Accomplishes ALL
of the following: •
Correctly identifies
the purpose of the
report. • Correctly
identifies the
audience. • Uses
appropriate
elevated
professional formal
tone and language
for the intended
audience. • Uses
third person POV.
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Introduction paragraph. 10 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
Did not submit a
response, or
submitted so little
work that no credit
can be given.
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
The introduction
includes 1 of the
following: • An
overall opening,
which states the
purpose of the
report. • A
description of the
main idea. • A
benefit and risk
thesis statement. •
Alignment with the
audience.
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
The introduction
includes 2 of the
following: • An
overall opening,
which states the
purpose of the
report. • A
description of the
main idea. • A
benefit and risk
thesis statement. •
Alignment with the
audience.
Competent (80-89%)
The introduction
includes ALL of the
following: • A
detailed overall
opening, which
states the purpose
of the report. • A
description of the
main idea. • A
benefit and risk
thesis statement. •
Alignment with the
audience.
Exemplary (90-
100%)
The introduction
includes ALL of the
following: • A
detailed overall
opening, which
states the purpose
of the report. • A
description of the
main idea. • A
benefit and risk
thesis statement. •
Alignment with the
audience. •
Memorable
language.
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Body Paragraph 1 (benefit) with paraphrase. 20 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
Did not submit a
response, or
submitted so little
work that no credit
can be given.
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
The body
paragraph includes
1–2 of the
following: • A topic
sentence that
states the benefit. •
A description of the
positive impact to
the organization. •
Correct
paraphrasing of
webtext evidence
with a correct in-
text citation. • A
concluding
sentence to wrap
up the main idea.
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
The body
paragraph includes
3 of the following: •
A topic sentence
that states the
benefit. • A
description of the
positive impact to
the organization. •
Correct
paraphrasing of
webtext evidence
with a correct in-
text citation. • A
concluding
sentence to wrap
up the main idea.
Competent (80-89%)
The body
paragraph includes
ALL of the
following: • A
detailed topic
sentence that
states the benefit. •
An accurate
description of the
positive impact to
the organization. •
Correct
paraphrasing of
webtext evidence
with a correct in-
text citation. • A
concluding
sentence to wrap
up the main idea.
Exemplary (90-
100%)
The body
paragraph includes
ALL of the
following: • A
detailed topic
sentence that
states the benefit. •
An accurate
description of the
positive impact to
the organization. •
Correct
paraphrasing of
webtext evidence
with a correct in-
text citation. • An
explanation of the
importance of
evidence. • A
concluding
sentence to wrap
up the main idea.
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Body Paragraph 2 (risk) with paraphrase. 20 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
Did not submit a
response, or
submitted so little
work that no credit
can be given.
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
The body
paragraph includes
1–2 of the
following: • A topic
sentence that
states the risk. • A
description of the
impact to the
organization. •
Correct
paraphrasing of
webtext evidence
with a correct in-
text citation. • A
concluding
sentence to wrap
up the main idea. •
A topic sentence
that states the risk.
• A description of
the impact to the
organization. •
Correct
paraphrasing of
webtext evidence
with a correct in-
text citation. • A
concluding
sentence to wrap
up the main idea.
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
The body
paragraph includes
3 of the following: •
A topic sentence
that states the risk.
• A description of
the impact to the
organization. •
Correct
paraphrasing of
webtext evidence
with a correct in-
text citation. • A
concluding
sentence to wrap
up the main idea.
Competent (80-89%)
The body
paragraph includes
ALL of the
following: • A
detailed topic
sentence that
states the risk. • An
accurate
description of the
impact to the
organization. •
Correct
paraphrasing of
webtext evidence
with a correct in-
text citation. • A
concluding
sentence to wrap
up the main idea.
Exemplary (90-
100%)
The body
paragraph includes
ALL of the
following: • A
detailed topic
sentence that
states the risk. • An
accurate
description of the
impact to the
organization. •
Correct
paraphrasing of
webtext evidence
with a correct in-
text citation. • An
explanation of the
importance of
evidence. • A
concluding
sentence to wrap
up the main idea.
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Conclusion paragraph. 10 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
Did not submit a
response, or
submitted so little
work that no credit
can be given.
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
The conclusion
includes 1 of the
following: • A
review of the
benefit. • A review
of the risk. • A
concluding
sentence that
captures the
message of the
informative report.
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
The conclusion
includes 2 of the
following: • A
review of the
benefit. • A review
of the risk. • A
concluding
sentence that
captures the
message of the
informative report.
Competent (80-89%)
The conclusion
includes ALL of the
following: • A direct
and developed
review of the
benefit. • A direct
and developed
review of the risk. •
A concluding
sentence that
captures the
message of the
informative report.
Exemplary (90-
100%)
The conclusion
includes ALL of the
following: • A direct
and developed
review of the
benefit. • A direct
and developed
review of the risk. •
A memorable
concluding
sentence that
captures the
message of the
informative report.
Grammar (sentence structure), mechanics (spelling, capitalization, and punctuation), and correct
formatting. 20 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
Contains
excessive spelling,
grammatical,
and/or formatting
errors that impede
the reading of the
assignment.
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
Contains more
than 5 spelling,
grammatical,
and/or formatting
errors.
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
Contains 5
spelling,
grammatical,
and/or formatting
errors.
Competent (80-89%)
Contains fewer
than 5 spelling,
grammatical,
and/or formatting
errors.
Exemplary (90-
100%)
Contains no
spelling,
grammatical,
and/or formatting
errors.
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About This Week's Chapter
“The
difference
between
the
almost
right
word
and
the
right
word
is
really
a
large
matter—it
is
the
difference
between
the
lightning
bug
and
the
lightning.”
–
Mark
Twain,
Author
Imagine that an important memo is sent out to all the employees at your company. The memo is supposed to
instruct them not to open an email attachment from a suspicious source. But the word not has been mistakenly
left out of the memo.
The result: most of the employees open the memo attachment, leaving the organization vulnerable to a cyber-
attack.
What
could
have
prevented
this
scenario?
In your personal and professional life, you’ll practice written communication every day. Learning to revise that
communication can help you prevent minor (or even serious) mistakes and may mean the difference between
success and failure.
Last Week...
You practiced your communication skill by drafting your introduction and conclusion.
This Week...
You’re in the home stretch! You’ve practiced prewriting and drafting. Now, it’s time to revise your assignment.
Revision involves making sure that the order of your ideas is logical and clear, and your tone is appropriate to
your audience and purpose. Consider this part of the writing process the time to catch any mistakes, polish your
thoughts, and make sure your points hit their target. It’s also a great way to hone your communication skill, since
strong communication requires clear ideas.
In Chapter 7, you’ll also learn how to proofread and edit your draft report, so that you can present the benefits
and risks related to your topic in the best way possible.
As you continue to practice your communication skill and the writing process (Prewrite, Draft, Revise) in this
English course, remember that what you learn can be applied to any type of writing – including academic
papers, coursework, and written communications at school, work, or home!
Coming Up...
Next week, you’ll discover how to apply what you’ve learned to the power of persuasion.
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Instructions: Please click on the WEBTEXT link below to access the Webtext used for this course. This link
will automatically take you to the chapter for this week. You may also use the Webtext link located on the left-
hand side of your screen in the navigation bar, that link will return you to the section you previously worked in.
Reminder: To get your FULL POINTS, read Chapter 7 and answer the study questions in your
webtext before the end of the week.
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About This Week's Chapter
It’s Friday night, and you’ve been waiting all week for a fancy dinner date at a top restaurant. You get cleaned up
and put on an outfit that makes you feel good. However, when your date arrives, they’re wearing pajamas and
no shoes. Your date tries to persuade you to go to dinner anyway. But words aren’t enough. Your date’s sloppy
appearance convinces you to cancel your plans.
You probably already recognize the importance of how you present yourself to others. It’s the reason you dress
up for a job interview or spend extra time getting ready before a big date.
But, presentation also matters when it comes to your writing. A good argument, alone, is not enough. In your
personal and professional life, how
you present
that argument can mean the difference between success and
failure.
Last Week...
You discovered why revision is the key to clarifying your informative writing.
This Week...
You’ll switch gears and discover how to distinguish between informative
and persuasive
writing. Persuasive
writing is a type of writing that makes an argument and tries to convince the reader to take a certain action or
think a certain way. In persuasive writing, your words have to challenge pre-existing conceptions, offer
alternative beliefs, and ultimately get your audience to do something
different.
In the professional world, persuasive writing could look like a request for time off, a proposal to work on a
passion project, a social media post from your marketing team, or even a company newsletter endorsing a new
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mandate. It’s something you’ll want to use time and time again to reach your personal and professional goals.
In Chapter 8, you will use your innovation skill alongside your communication skill to practice prewriting
strategies. Learning to write persuasively will help you enact real change—now and in your future.
Coming Up...
Next week, you’ll keep practicing your writing process to win over any crowd.
Instructions: Please click on the WEBTEXT link below to access the Webtext used for this course. This link
will automatically take you to the chapter for this week. You may also use the Webtext link located on the left-
hand side of your screen in the navigation bar, that link will return you to the section you previously worked in.
Reminder: To get your FULL POINTS, read Chapter 8 and answer the study questions in your
Webtext before the end of the week.
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About This Week's Chapter
You’ve just come home from a hard day at work, and all of a sudden, it hits you—it’s your turn to make dinner.
Now you’re faced with the dreaded question: What should you make?!
There are lots of options, but some are more appealing than others. Maybe you’ve had pizza three nights in a
row, and can’t possibly stomach another slice. Or maybe you have the ingredients to make a healthy salad, but
then you see a takeout menu from the Chinese restaurant you love and quickly decide to order in. Feelings are
a powerful motivator for sure. They can persuade us to change our minds about dinner, and in the professional
world, they can also help us change the minds of others.
Yet when it comes to serving up your communication skill, emotions are just one piece of the persuasion pie.
Logic also plays an important role in how likely an audience is to respond to your persuasive writing. You would
use logic when choosing dinner by seeing what you have in your fridge and pantry and deciding whether it
made sense to order food. And, your audience will use both logic and emotion to digest your communication
now and in the future.
Last Week...
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You explored the difference between informative and persuasive writing. You also practiced your
communication skill by using prewriting strategies to outline and prepare the main points of your persuasive
message.
This Week...
You’ll continue practicing your communication skill by drafting your persuasive message so that it appeals to
your audience’s emotions as well as their logic. When you inspire people on an emotional level, they are more
motivated to act. That’s why it is important to remember who your audience is and what your purpose is—so
you can effectively appeal to your readers and drive your main points home. By continuing to build your ideas
around credible evidence, you’ll also solidify readers’ trust in your point of view.
Learning to align the power of emotion with rock-solid evidence to support your writing will make your
communication unforgettable—now and throughout your career.
“I've
learned
that
people
will
forget
what
you
said,
people
will
forget
what
you
did,
but
people
will
never
forget
how
you
made
them
feel.”
–
Maya
Angelou,
Poet
and
Civil
Rights
Activist
Coming Up...
Next week, you’ll focus on changes to your writing, so you can make changes to your world.
Instructions: Please click on the WEBTEXT link below to access the Webtext used for this course. This link
will automatically take you to the chapter for this week. You may also use the Webtext link located on the left-
hand side of your screen in the navigation bar, that link will return you to the section you previously worked in.
Reminder: To get your FULL POINTS, read Chapter 9 and answer the study questions in your
Webtext before the end of the week.
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Due: Week 10 Points: 150
Skill Being Assessed: Communication
What to submit/deliverables: Webtext assignment templates submitted in Chapter 10 of the webtext
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What is the value of doing this assignment?
Whether you realize it or not, we use persuasive communication every day for a variety of situations. With
written communication, being able to effectively convince your readers to make positive changes can mean the
difference between progressive change and no change. By focusing on strategies for effecting change, you will
be able to use your communication skill to create opportunities for improvement and advancement in your life
and career.
Your goal for this assignment is to: Develop persuasive writing that takes a coherent and appropriate
stance on an issue for a specific audience.
Instructions
Step 1: Complete the assignment templates in the webtext - Chapter 8.
Step 2: Complete the assignment templates in the webtext - Chapter 9.
Step 3: Complete the assignment templates in the webtext - Chapter 10.
Step 4: Submit your assignment templates in the webtext - Chapter 10.
Note: You will need to finish all webtext assignment templates before you are able to submit your
completed assignment.
Scoring Guide
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Audience, purpose, tone, and POV. 20 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
Did not submit a
response, or
submitted so little
work that no credit
can be given.
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
Accomplishes 1 of
the following: •
Correctly identifies
the purpose of the
email. • Uses first
person in the
introduction and
conclusion and
third person in
body paragraphs. •
Uses appropriate
tone and language
for the intended
audience.
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
Accomplishes 2 of
the following: •
Correctly identifies
the purpose of the
email. • Uses first
person in the
introduction and
conclusion and
third person in
body paragraphs. •
Uses appropriate
tone and language
for the intended
audience.
Competent (80-89%)
Accomplishes ALL
of the following: •
Correctly identifies
the purpose of the
email. • Uses first
person in the
introduction and
conclusion and
third person in
body paragraphs. •
Uses appropriate
tone and language
for the intended
audience.
Exemplary (90-
100%)
Accomplishes ALL
of the following: •
Correctly identifies
the purpose of the
email. • Uses first
person in the
introduction and
conclusion and
third person in
body paragraphs. •
Uses appropriate,
elevated,
professional, and
formal tone and
language for the
intended audience.
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Introduction paragraph. 10 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
Did not submit a
response, or
submitted so little
work that no credit
can be given.
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
The introduction
includes 1 of the
following: • An
overall opening,
which states the
purpose of the
email. • The main
benefit and risk
thesis statement. •
Alignment with the
audience.
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
The introduction
includes 2 of the
following: • An
overall opening,
which states the
purpose of the
email. • The main
benefit and risk
thesis statement. •
Alignment with the
audience.
Competent (80-89%)
The introduction
includes ALL of the
following: • An
overall detailed
opening, which
states the purpose
of the email. • The
main benefit and
risk thesis
statement. •
Alignment with the
audience.
Exemplary (90-
100%)
The introduction
includes ALL of the
following: • An
overall detailed
opening, which
states the purpose
of the email. • The
main benefit and
risk thesis
statement. •
Alignment with the
audience. •
Memorable
language.
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Body Paragraph 1 with quote. 20 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
Did not submit a
response, or
submitted so little
work that no credit
can be given.
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
The body
paragraph includes
1–2 of the following
elements: • A topic
sentence of benefit
or risk. • An
introduction of a
quote. • A quote
presented from the
webtext. •
Quotation marks
used with a correct
in-text citation. • A
concluding
sentence that
wraps up the main
idea.
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
The body
paragraph includes
3 of the following
elements: • A topic
sentence of benefit
or risk. • An
introduction of a
quote. • A quote
presented from the
webtext. •
Quotation marks
used with a correct
in-text citation. • A
concluding
sentence that
wraps up the main
idea.
Competent (80-89%)
The body
paragraph include
ALL of the
following: • A
detailed topic
sentence of benefit
or risk. • An
introduction of a
quote. • A quote
presented from the
webtext. •
Quotation marks
used with a correct
in-text citation. • A
direct concluding
sentence that
wraps up the main
idea.
s
Exemplary (90-
100%)
The body
paragraph includes
ALL of the
following: • A
detailed topic
sentence of benefit
or risk. • An
introduction of a
quote. • A quote
presented from the
webtext. •
Quotation marks
used with a correct
in-text citation. • A
detailed
explanation for why
the quote is
important. • A
direct concluding
sentence that
wraps up the main
idea.
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Body Paragraph 2. 20 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
Did not submit a
response, or
submitted so little
work that no credit
can be given.
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
The body
paragraph includes
1 of the following: •
A topic sentence. •
An explanation for
why the benefit or
risk is a less
important factor to
consider. • A
concluding
sentence that
wraps up the main
idea.
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
The body
paragraph includes
2 of the following
elements: • A topic
sentence. • An
explanation for why
the benefit or risk
is a less important
factor to consider. •
A concluding
sentence that
wraps up the main
idea.
Competent (80-89%)
The body
paragraph includes
ALL of the
following: • A
detailed topic
sentence. • An
explanation for why
the benefit or risk
is a less important
factor to consider. •
A direct concluding
sentence that
wraps up the main
idea.
Exemplary (90-
100%)
The body
paragraph includes
ALL of the
following: • A
detailed topic
sentence. • An
explanation for why
the benefit or risk
is a less important
factor to consider. •
Reiteration of why
the proposed
benefit or risk
works. • A direct
concluding
sentence that
wraps up the main
idea.
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Conclusion paragraph. 10 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
Did not submit a
response, or
submitted so little
work that no credit
can be given.
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
The conclusion
accomplishes 1 of
the following: •
Restates the
recommendation. •
Concisely explains
the reasoning. •
Thanks the
audience for their
time and
consideration.
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
The conclusion
accomplishes 2 of
the following: •
Restates the
recommendation. •
Concisely explains
the reasoning. •
Thanks the
audience for their
time and
consideration.
Competent (80-89%)
The conclusion
accomplishes ALL
of the following: •
Directly restates
the developed
recommendation. •
Concisely explains
the reasoning. •
Thanks the
audience for their
time and
consideration.
Exemplary (90-
100%)
The conclusion
accomplishes ALL
of the following: •
Directly restates
the developed
recommendation. •
Concisely explains
the reasoning. •
Thanks the
audience for their
time and
consideration. •
Includes a
memorable
concluding
sentence that
captures the
message of the
pitch email.
Grammar (sentence structure), mechanics (spelling, capitalization, and punctuation), and correct
formatting. 20 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
Contains
excessive spelling,
grammatical,
and/or formatting
errors that impede
the reading of the
assignment.
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
Contains more
than 5 spelling,
grammatical,
and/or formatting
errors.
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
Contains 5
spelling,
grammatical,
and/or formatting
errors.
Competent (80-89%)
Contains fewer
than 5 spelling,
grammatical,
and/or formatting
errors.
Exemplary (90-
100%)
Contains no
spelling,
grammatical,
and/or formatting
errors.
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Summary
Text
About This Week's Chapter
In music composition, composers must find a way to harmonize many different instruments and chords within a
single song. Although the individual notes are important, it’s how they come together to make a deeper, more
meaningful experience that keeps your favorite track on repeat for weeks at a time.
Similarly, before your writing can move an audience, you need to ensure that it’s carrying the right tune. That
means using your communication skill to revise your writing and ensuring that your voice and tone are present
throughout.
Last Week...
You practiced your communication skill by drafting your persuasive message, so that it appeals both
emotionally and logically. You also worked to choose the most credible and relevant sources to support your
main ideas.
This Week...
You’ll sharpen your communication skill by following the writing process and revising your work. Editing allows
you to change your writing as much as you need to before actually sending it out. So take your time, be thorough
as you proofread your work, check for voice and tone, and make sure the final version hits the right note.
"Words
mean
more
than
what
is
set
down
on
paper.
It
takes
the
human
voice
to
infuse
them
with
deeper
meaning.”
–
Maya
Angelou
Coming Up...
Next week, you’ll reflect on your learning throughout this course, and explore how you can continue honing your
skills in the future.
Instructions: Please click on the WEBTEXT link below to access the Webtext used for this course. This link
will automatically take you to the chapter for this week. You may also use the Webtext link located on the left-
hand side of your screen in the navigation bar, that link will return you to the section you previously worked in.
Reminder: To get your FULL POINTS, read Chapter 10 and answer the study questions in your
Webtext before the end of the week.
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Summary
Text
About This Week's Chapter
Congratulations
You’ve reached the final week of ENG116. This week, we’ll reflect on how far you’ve come, and consider how
you can continue to use the power of your words, in your life and career.
"You
fail
only
if
you
stop
writing."
–
Ray
Bradbury,
Author
Looking Back...
As you’ve learned throughout this course, the modern workplace requires employees who can communicate in
the language of business. That means sharing their thoughts and ideas with others in written form—whether
that’s a resume, a business proposal, a company memo, a press release, or an email.
Over the past 11 weeks, you’ve worked hard to hone four essential employability skills that will help you
embrace the power of your words and write for any purpose and audience. You’ve practiced:
Innovation to use strategies to develop your ideas and create change.
Communication to effectively write about information, your ideas, and your perspective.
Productivity to plan your time and your writing.
Technology to use digital tools and devices to document your writing efficiently and effectively.
Honing these four skills will help you keep developing the writer in you. Continuing to practice these skills
outside of this course will also allow you to strengthen your resume, apply for jobs, maximize your professional
performance, and reach your academic and professional goals. And of course, you can use these same skills
to help you achieve your personal goals too—whether that’s seeking donors for a local charity, applying to be a
foster parent, writing an important email to your child’s teacher, or speaking at your high school’s class reunion.
Coming Up This Week...
In Chapter 11 of this week’s Webtext, we’ll reflect on your experience with these essential skills and other key
concepts and start thinking about the future. Remember, no matter where you work or what you want to do, you
can make your words work for you!
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"All
I
need
is
a
sheet
of
paper
and
something
to
write
with,
and
then
I
can
turn
the
world
upside
down."
–
Friedrich
Nietzsche,
Philosopher
Instructions: Please click on the WEBTEXT link below to access the Webtext used for this course. This link
will automatically take you to the chapter for this week. You may also use the Webtext link located on the left-
hand side of your screen in the navigation bar, that link will return you to the section you previously worked in.
Reminder: To get your FULL POINTS, read Chapter 11 and answer the study questions in your
Webtext before the end of the week.
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