Tips for Writing E-Mail in the Workplace

1.  Address the person you are emailing in the correct manner.
2.  Be Professional at all times.
3. Incorporate appropriate format ,in an effort to keep the content easy on the eyes.
4. Don't submit a message to an online conversation unless you have something valuable to say.
5. Make sure that the content you are sending is appropriate for that particular mode of   correspondence.
6. Respect other's time and bandwidth-Keep messages brief
7.Limit writing high emotion e-mails and limit sarcasm within them.
8.Remember to keep emails and your correspondence with others private, not doing so is unethical  and illegal.

The Future of a Radical Price, by Malcolm Gladwell

It is no surprise to me that there is such uproar about the copyright laws that are currently set into place. This article serves as a great supplement to the topics that were presented in class on Thursday. As Mr. Seebers spoke about in class due to the change in technology, as well as the changes in the publishing models and delivery methods the ability to have full control over the material your produce is near impossible and it is even harder to receive the adequate pay for those items. I agree with the article, in the fact that there really is no way to avoid this. Anderson cautions that embracing “free” involves moving from a “scarcity” mindset and instead be happy that the abundance is there.

 I understand that as a writer, this change in publishing has put a damper on their ability to make money but it is also a direct reflection of the way we as a society work today. The ability to write something and publish it while making changes in an instant and encouraging input is all around us with social networking sites.  I think that there is a great new opportunity for writers to reinvent the way they write and find other creative ways for bringing in revenue. In the article musicians are referenced, he says they should stop complaining and capitalize on the opportunities they have to capitalize such as touring etc. I know that there are major differences between writing and making music but the idea that there is this pathway to reinvent is still there. All in all I completely agree with the concern of these new publishing forms and models, yet it is great in the fact that even the writing and publishing industry is adjusting to this new digital age and I think that that’s exciting.

Technical Communication: Rhetorical Precis Chapter Three & Four

Chapter Three and Four

         In the chapter entitled “Writing Technical Documents”, Mike Markel presents a writing process that focuses on techniques and tools that are most useful for a technical writer. Markel identifies the five steps of the writing process , which are planning,drafting,revising,editing, proofreading, and expands upon each in a in depth manner offering tips and giving examples to accompany the explanation of each step. Markel presents this writing process to the reader in order to help them devise a writing process of their own that will aid them in writing effective documents. Given the in depth explanations and the texts ability to speak directly to the reader , using words such as “you” and “your” it seems that Markel’s audience is a well –educated one with the hopes of pursuing technical writing in a career setting at some point.

 

         In Mike Markel’s chapter entitled “Writing Collaboratively”, Markel asserts that in the work place today, people routinely collaborate in order to accomplish projects , and that every document is unique requiring unique communication strategies so it important to understand the in’s and out’s of collaboration. In order to give the reader a clear understanding of collaborating in the workplace, Markel speaks of the advantages and the disadvantages, speaks about conducting meeting and managing project , and then presents the reader with collaboration tools that help with communication among group members. Markel purposefully shares this information regarding collaboration in order to help the reader collaborate effectively. It seems, by the in depth, yet helpful explanations it seems that Markel’s audience is  well-educated with an interest in preparing for their career field.

My Personal Code Of Writerly Conduct

As a result of my upbringing and beliefs, I place a special emphasis on maintenance of personal integrity, pursuit of excellence, and achievement of ambitious goals. I have high expectations for myself and I know that in order to meet the goals I have set it is important to extend these personal goals into my professional career. I take pride in my writing and my ability to produce work that is of quality. In order to ensure that my work always meets that standard, below I have outlined my goals to ensure the quality of my writing. This set of goals is like a “Code of Ethics” for all the work that I produce professionally, in an effort to maintain the balance of my professional work and my personal beliefs.

Goals for my Professional Writing

1.      To Maintain Honesty – Honesty is extremely important within any written document. It is my responsibility as a writer to make sure that my writing comes from an honest place.

 

2.      To Write Responsibly- I understand that as a writer I have a responsibility not only to myself but the public to be mindful of the influence I have.

3.      Address Issues in an Appropriate Manner- I strive to keep professionalism at the forefront of my writing in order to maintain trust within my writing.

4.      Respect the Platform that I Have, and Don’t Abuse It – Always be aware that writing is powerful and has the ability to influence people greatly. It is not okay to abuse that.

5.      Give Credit where Credit is Due.

6. Create Work that has Integrity.