Generate a list of 7 to 10 questions, as well as responses, on one (and only one) of the following topics:
- Careers in business communication in Hong Kong
- Careers in training in Hong Kong
- Preparing a resume and portfolio for a job search
- Continuing your education after graduation
In your response, you should use a variety of forms of technical writing that were learned
earlier in the semester, includin definitions, procedures, reference entries, and how-to content.
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- To provide you with an opportunity to integrate the other forms of
technical writing and document design learned in the semester into a single
project.
- To provide you with an opportunity to try a common business writing assignment.
- To practice your research skills.
- To practice your document design skills.
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Here's a suggested procedure for preparing the assignment:
- Choose from one of the topics listed above.
- Conduct background research. You might look for
articles on the web or in magazines.
- Schedule an interview with at least one knowledgeable person in your subject area.After conducting the interview and completing the background research, complete the Planning Form.
- List the 7 to 10 questions you plan to address.
- Draft your responses, following guidelines for given in class. Also consider the
guidelines for writing how-to articles.
Note that you are welcome to use lists (especially numbered lists for procedural
information), graphics, examples, and analogies to explain concepts in the responses to
the questions.
- Show the questions and responses to a student who might benefit from them; ask that person
to tell you what they believe you wrote, in their own words.
- Revise the article to reflect the user's comments.
- Prepare a final draft. Make sure it has the following:
- A completed Planning Form
- A final draft. Make sure it is formatted as if it were ready for publication.
- Format the questions and responses as if you were going to publish them.
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Counts as 20 percent of your grade.
- November 20: first draft due.
- November 27: final draft due.
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