Reading & Comprehension

Read the following sections on THE WRITING PROCESS: purpose (439), audience (46), readers (453), brainstorming (57), note-taking (346), point of view (384), outlining (361), sentence construction (503), paragraphs (366), coherence (80), conciseness (102) and clarity (77).

See Handout 1.3 for a WRITING PROCESS CHECKLIST.

Read application letters (42).

See Handout 14.1 for examples of poor application letters. See pgs. 40-41 for effective application letters. The sample on pg. 42 will not apply for most of you as it pertains to applicants with years of experience.

Read all of the additional underlined topics listed under Checklist of the Writing Process (xiii-xxiv).

Assignments

Show vs. Tell: Prepare a list of at least 6 job-related skills that you possess and explain why and how these skills would be useful to a potential employer. Be as specific as possible. Include all honors you have received, high grade point averages, and specific skills such as advanced computer knowledge or creative design talent. Also include unique work experience. Do not overlook good work habits such as accuracy, dependability, and honesty. Holding the same job for more than two years, for example, indicates that you have been a reliable employee. Submit via WebCT. DUE DATE & TIME: Friday, Sep. 18, 5 p.m.

Application Letter: Use the writing process to write a general letter of application for an entry-level position in a desired field. Pattern your letter after the samples noted above. Submit via WebCT. DUE DATE & TIME: Friday, Sep. 18, 5 p.m.