Technical writing

Writing an Effective Research Paper Research papers may seem extremely difficult, but with a few simple steps it is not as bad as you may think. When writing a paper it takes three major steps that are typically broken down into smaller categories. Be sure not to stray away from your topic of choice as you begin to write. Also, use things such as “Stylics, in-text citations, and references” (Lee, 2014). If executed correctly, you are certain to have an effective research paper. Now, pay…

done correctly. The 15 modules throughout the course are separated into two modules in seven of the eight weeks, and one module for the last week. Each of the modules has a discussion, reading, lecture, and, in most, an assignment or exam. The writing assignments should be submitted as a word document and uploaded to canvas. The modules for the week are released right after the previous modules are due, which are Sunday nights at midnight. It is important to stay on top of the modules, and…

I began with this writing class because I aspire to work in advocacy.I have to be able to write reports and data out in a basic and factual manner. As you progress through the class, you will learn how to stick to the basic facts in the reference to the type of document, you can begin to see your own speaking patterns and how you approach your topic at hand. It has been challenging to learn how to be less descriptive and to stick to the fact with few adjectives and zero personal biases as…

to study harder, and pretty soon my scores on the ACT improved by seven points. I knew that this improvement in technical skills taught me a lesson; that if I can do that well on a standardized test, I could become creative in my writing skills. Gaining this proficiency would open the doors to producing creative writing. After finishing my third ACT, it was time for me to begin writing essays for college admissions. I knew all of my qualities, characteristics, and experiences, but I couldn’t…

How to Write with Style Everyone has his or her own writing style, and some writing styles are considerably more distinct than others; however, anyone’s writing style can and should be improved over time. There really is no one specific or perfect way to write because everyone has different opinions on what is well written and what is poorly written, so it is important to alter one’s style so as to capture the attention of very different audiences. Kurt Vonnegut, an amazingly talented author…

The Online Writing Lab During my freshman year at Aims I was having to complete these difficult writing assignments. At first I was struggling, but then I was introduced to the Aims OWL by my professor in my English 121 class. From The Aims OWL I was able to get the writing help that I needed to become successful in my English class. English 121 students who are struggling in their writing should consider using the Aims OWL because it is an incredibly credible, relevant, reliable, and easy to…

of being an artist. I am a writer, photographer, and videographer, and while I experience those mediums as expressive and personal, I have made excuses as to why my products are not art: “even creative writing is formulaic and academic, therefore it is not art; my photography relies more on technical skill and internal math, therefore it is not art; my videography captures a subject but is not the subject itself, therefore it is not art.” Taking this class has forced me to reconsider what I…

materials taught in this course, Tim, I believe I deserve an A-. I am writing to you I feel this way. There have been numerous things I have learned and mastered from the lessons covered in class. Also I believe the amount of time and effort I put in and out of class shows my dedication. Although I have learned a great amount, I must admit I do not deserve a perfect score as I am still lacking in some areas when it comes to technical writing. Participation During this semester, I have invested…

During these times you want to get your assignment done in the quickest way. This is when I’m sure a lot of students turn towards plagiarism. Here are some tips for avoiding plagiarism from the book Writing Arguments: A Rhetoric with Readings. 1. Indicate all quotations with quotation marks or block indentation. 2. Create a bibliographic entry for each source. 3. Never cut and paste a web passage directly. 4. Use in-text-citations to indicate sources…

When creative writing comes to mind, people generally do not think of it relating directly with academic writing. However, creative writing can benefit authors by introducing various techniques to insert identity into academic papers. Typically, lecturers teach students that identity should never be present in academic writing, but in reality, “identity is always present in writing… the idea that any writing can be disconnected from identity is absurd” (Williams, 712). Without it, the paper…