Purpose Statement: This blog post for my Writing 310 class analyzes the “Postsecondary Success” White Paper, and addresses the things it does right as well as the problems with it. In class today we read this white paper, which is about some of the major issues that higher education in the United States has, andContinue reading “Bill Gates White Paper”
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Group Work Problems
Purpose Statement: This blog post is a memo for fellow students about some of the problems and solutions involved with group work in college. TO: All College Students FROM: Dorathy Dotson DATE: 3/10/21 SUBJECT: Group Work Problems Everyone has had that one bad group project in high school. And unfortunately, group work still has itsContinue reading “Group Work Problems”
“The Medium is the Message” Interpretation
Purpose Statement: This blog post is an analyzation of Marshall McLuhan’s article “The Medium is the Message,” for the Writing 310 class. For class, we had to read this document written by Marshall McLuhan, called “The Medium is the Message.” It was a little bit hard to read, but I think that I was ableContinue reading ““The Medium is the Message” Interpretation”
“Bad News” Letter
Purpose Statement: This blog post for Writing 310 is a response to a joke letter from Ted Nancy. Dear Mr. Nancy, Thank you for your response to our letter, and for agreeing with our concerns about the hamsters. We at Amstel Hotel pride ourselves on keeping our buildings clean, safe and welcoming for all customers,Continue reading ““Bad News” Letter”
Cover Letter RD
Purpose Statement: This blog post contains the rough draft of a cover letter for an internship, for my Writing 310 class. This is a rough draft of a cover letter for an internship with the Simon & Schuster publishing company. Dear Mr. Jonathan Karp: I am writing to you today to apply for Simon &Continue reading “Cover Letter RD”
Professional vs. Unprofessional Resume
Purpose Statement: This blog post for the Writing 310 class compares two different resume styles, and explains which one is better for me personally to use. For this blog post, we were supposed to find two different resume styles and talk about which one is better for our professional goals. I want to be aContinue reading “Professional vs. Unprofessional Resume”
To Use LinkedIn or Not to Use LinkedIn, That is the Question
Purpose Statement: A blog post for the Writing 310 class which answers the question, should I use LinkedIn? Until going to college, I personally had never heard of LinkedIn. For my job searches, I would just google “Jobs in (City)” or use some job-finding site like Indeed. However, for this class we have been learningContinue reading “To Use LinkedIn or Not to Use LinkedIn, That is the Question”
Personal Statement
Purpose Statement: This blog post is a personal statement about myself and my qualifications for the internship at Simon & Schuster. Ever since I learned to read when I was 2 1/2 years old, books have been my passion. I spent my childhood reading and rereading my favorite books, and writing my own, and I’veContinue reading “Personal Statement”
Job Skills Inventory
Purpose Statement: This blog post for my Writing 310 class lists and discusses some of the job skills that I have acquired. I have had a variety of different job experiences that have given me a variety of different skills. Before I ever held an official job, I often helped my grandpa with yard workContinue reading “Job Skills Inventory”
Downtown Newberg
Purpose Statement: This blog post discusses observations of the downtown Newberg area that my professor and classmates can consider in the context of our class. Observations: Newberg is a beautiful city, and it has a lot of wonderful places. The downtown area is one of my personal favorites, just to walk around and be in.Continue reading “Downtown Newberg”
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