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ENG 328 7.W: Data and Graphs

Posted on February 26, 2020 by insignificantwrangler@gmail.com

Today’s Plan: Principles for Graphs Data Sets Google Sheets Principles for Graphs Adapted from Markel and Selber, Technical Communication 12th edition. Ethical Concerns If you did not create the graphic or generate the data, cite your source. Include all relevant … Continue reading →

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ENG 225 7.W: Research Avenues Con’t

Posted on February 25, 2020 by insignificantwrangler@gmail.com

Today’s Plan: Gaming Survey (20 minutes) Discuss Readings (20 minutes) Homework: Games and Learning (10 Minutes!) Gaming Survey Let’s collect some data. Readings For today I asked to you read either of the Smith pieces. Homework I have a test … Continue reading →

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ENG 328 7.M: Visualizing Data and Information

Posted on February 24, 2020 by insignificantwrangler@gmail.com

Today’s Plan: Intro to Data and Info Viz Fun with Maps Homework Introduction to Information and Data Visualization Today I want to take a break from technology and explore some of the rhetorical dimensions of information and data visualization–everything from … Continue reading →

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ENG 201, 7.M: Let’s Talk File Names

Posted on February 23, 2020 by insignificantwrangler@gmail.com

Today’s Plan: File Names Group Work File Names Here’s a quick article. Here’s a picture of what your essays look like when I download them: Group Work I want to meet with the document design team, then the grant writing … Continue reading →

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ENG 328 6.W: From Sketch to (In)Design

Posted on February 19, 2020 by insignificantwrangler@gmail.com

Today’s Plan: WSINYE, Layouts Working in InDesign WSINYE, Layouts Things to highlight: How Do I Start a Design? [Content, Cost] Using a Graph as a Guide Setting a Bleed (1/8th an inch past trim) Column length for print publication? 2-5 … Continue reading →

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ENG 225 6.W: Intellectual Wandering

Posted on February 19, 2020 by insignificantwrangler@gmail.com

Today’s Plan: Intellectual Wandering Research Hub Intellectual Wandering It is almost impossible to define what good writing is, but if I had to try, I would argue that good writing is “engaging.” It commands attention, draws a reader in. But … Continue reading →

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ENG 201 6.W: Proficiency Project

Posted on February 18, 2020 by insignificantwrangler@gmail.com

Today’s Plan: Proficiency Project Proficiency Project Here is a link to our next two weeks.

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ENG 201 6.M: Report Peer Review

Posted on February 17, 2020 by insignificantwrangler@gmail.com

Today’s Plan: Report Grading Criteria Peer Review Homework Report Grading Criteria Here was the collaborative assignment sheet. Highlights: Title Page Introduction Methodology Data Discussion Conclusion What do we know about writing an introduction? The purpose of a feasibility report is … Continue reading →

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ENG 328 5.W: Adobe InDesign and the Menu Assignment

Posted on February 12, 2020 by insignificantwrangler@gmail.com

Today’s Plan: McNairs Scholar Program Upcoming Calendar Adobe InDesign CiaB Lesson 4 Homework McNairs Scholar Program The McNair Scholars Program is currently recruiting new students for the 2020-2021 Cohort and we need your help to identify students with academic potential … Continue reading →

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ENG 201 5.M: Job Research Report

Posted on February 9, 2020 by insignificantwrangler@gmail.com

Today’s Plan: ABO Book on Reports to crowdsource an assignment sheet Homework ABO / Crowdsourcing an Assignment Sheet In today’s class, I would like you to collaborate and develop the assignment sheet for this project. Below you will find a … Continue reading →

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