This is the post for January 8, 2016.

Readings for January 8

For this week, please review the following as needed:

• Editing and Proofreading tips and skim Appendix B of Markel.
• Ten Ways to Improve Your Writing.
• Documentation on Submitting Assignments in Canvas:
  • How do I submit an online assignment?
  • How do I upload a file as an Assignment submission in Canvas?
  • How will I know when my Instructor has graded my Assignment?

Last-Minute Tips for Project 3

• Check the name of the university. You can use Virginia Tech. You can use Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. You can use Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech). Those are the only three ways to officially refer to the school.

• Use just one or two fonts. Choose one or two standard fonts, and use them consistently. Stay away from any script or handwritten fonts. Avoid Comic Sans completely. Go for the basics like Calibri and Times New Roman.

• Be consistent. If one job title is in bold, 12pt Calibri, for instance, ALL the job titles should be so that they match. If you indent the items in one section, be sure to indent them all. The same goes with the content as well: If you list the city and state for one job, you need to list it for all the jobs you include. Whatever you do, make sure the appearance is consistent.

• Want some more ideas? Check these Top 10 resume mistakes to avoid from Monster.

Work for January 8

• (If you still need to) Provide peer review feedback to your classmates by noon, following these instructions.

• Revise your draft based on the peer feedback you received, using the Canvas Documentation to find your peers’ feedback.

• Submit your revised draft by 11:59 PM, following these instructions. If you need an extension, take advantage of the Grace Period and submit your revised draft by 11:59 PM on January 11. Remember that there are no revisions or rewrites after your work is graded.

• Complete the quizzes on Chapters 10 and 11 by 11:59 PM tonight. I’m giving you extra time since I messed up posting the work in Canvas. The grace period on the quizzes ends 24 hours later, at 11:59 PM on January 9.

• If you have a question, email me. I’ll reply as soon as I can. Replies may be a little slower during the weekend.