Always consult this dynamic schedule on our OpenLab site for the most up-to-date version of the schedule, access to readings, and more detail about assignments.
All reading and writing assignments are due on the days listed. Texts will be provided in-class or on our course site.
| DATE | IN-CLASS FOCUS | DUE |
|---|---|---|
| 29-Jan | Introduction to the Course | Survey of Students via Google Form |
| 5-Feb | See this post. | |
| 12-Feb | NO CLASS—Lincoln’s Birthday | Mini-Job Search—Follow instructions here. |
| 19-Feb | Finish Mini-Job Search in class Review Resume Format/Style |
Read: Resumes and Cover Letters (from the Professional and Technical Writing WikiBook); Secrets to a Perfect Resume, by Ziprecruiter 2014 |
| 26-Feb | Peer Review Resumes Cover Letters |
Resume Due (First Draft): Complete and turn in your first draft of your resume via our assignment uploader.Also: Please bring four paper copies of your resume to class. Please use your existing resumes if you already have one. (We will take part of this class to conduct peer review of our resumes.) |
| 5-March | CLASS CANCELLED (WEATHER) | Cover Letter (First Draft): Complete and turn in your first draft of your resume via our assignment uploader. |
| 12-March | Peer Review of Cover Letters Interview Skills & Preparation |
Please bring four paper copies of your cover letter to class for peer review. |
| 19-March | Introduction to Service-Learning Project Collaborative Writing In-Class Collaboration Exercise |
Read: Project Management and Organizing Teams (from the Professional and Technical Writing WikiBook) |
| 26-March | Presentations & Meetings Organizing Information |
Submit Final Draft of Resume and Cover Letter via OpenLab assignment uploader (before class)
Read: Professionanal and Technical Writing/Presentations and Document Organization (from PTWWiki) |
| 2-April | Researching Subject Areas In-Class Work with Service Learning Project Team |
Read: Conducting Research (from Purdue O.W.L.) |
| 9-April | NO CLASS—SPRING RECESS | |
| 16-April | Designing Effective & Attractive Documents Business Communication Assignment: Business Letter & Email |
Read: General Design Concepts and Business Communication (from PTWWiki) |
| 23-April | Informal/Formal Reports Assignment: Report for Service Learning ProjectIn-Class Work with Service Learning Project Team |
Business Letter & Email DueRead: Planning Reports (from PTWWiki) and sample reports TBD |
| 30-April | Proposals (Business & Grants)Assignment: Service Learning Proposal | Read: Preparing Business Proposals (from PTWWiki) and sample proposals TBD |
| 7-May | Professonal Writing for Web & Social Media In-Class Work with Service Learning Project Team |
Report for Service Learning Due |
| 14-May | Service Learning Project Presentations Guest Speaker TBD |
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| 21-May | Closing Questions & Remarks | Final Draft (Revised) of Service Learning Documents Due via Assignment Uploader |
