Thursday, February 12, 2009

due Wednesday 2/18/09 6 pm class

1. Complete the entire handout that contains the
doublespeak exercise.
2. Complete the extra point letter.
3. Complete pages 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 [including slang]
in the Effective Writing handout.
4. Be sure to read textbook pages 223-229, "Editing for
Conciseness." Type 7 on textbook page 225.
5. Type Exercise 10 on page 229. Type this on the same
sheet as Exercise 7.
6. On page 12 of the Study Guide for Exam I, you have
an assignment for a memo. The subject is already narrowed for
you [classroom Valentine's Day party], now write a Purpose
Statement and then brainstorm possible questions that the
students may have [what is the date, how long will it last, what
refreshments will be served, who will provide the refreshments,
do I have to bring anything,is there a cost, how much if there
is a cost, is this at the first or at the end of the period,
plus any other questions that you can think of]. Follow the
instructions on the assignment sheet [page 12]. Use the PRO
plan to develop your paragraphs.
7. Remember that your extra point letter is due NO LATER THAN
the BEGINNING OF THE CLASS [no exceptions].

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