...In order to make these methods more efficient and immediate, a form of tech speak has developed and due to frequent, constant use, has begun to creep into the school classrooms. Tech speak is a form of slang that shortens words to make text messaging faster. It also includes emoticons, a way of using punctuation marks to make a picture of a face or whatever the user wants to form. Technology is making us bad spellers with the use of spell checkers and autocorrect. This texting lingo is also damaging our youth’s written language skills because students are finding it increasingly difficult to switch between using tech speak and proper grammar. Further, texting is hindering students’ abilities to focus in class, hurting their grades. Finally, college entrance officers are reporting application essays with tech speak and acronym shortcuts being submitted by prospective students that end up causing the student to be denied entrance to the college. Tech speak is becoming increasingly more evolved and complex in its own way. Students who use tech speak, or texting lingo, tend to ignore punctuation and capitalization rules, use acronyms to shorten sentences (i.e.: “BRB” means “be right back, and “TTLY” means “talk to you later”), drop consonants and vowels, and sometimes even use numbers in place of where letters should be (i.e.: “C U L8R” means “see you later”). With the increased usage of technology for writing and communicating, has come a decline in spelling abilities in students...
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...Ivy Tech Community College Region 14—Bloomington Multilingual English Composition (Fall 2015) Syllabus Flag this Flag! All your college classes should have a syllabus—a schedule and list of course requirements, goals, and policies. Syllabi are like course contracts. By staying in the class, you agree to follow the “rules” of the syllabus. If you lose your syllabus, you can get another from Blackboard/Start Here. Flag this Flag! All your college classes should have a syllabus—a schedule and list of course requirements, goals, and policies. Syllabi are like course contracts. By staying in the class, you agree to follow the “rules” of the syllabus. If you lose your syllabus, you can get another from Blackboard/Start Here. Class & Section Number: ENGL 111-16N Tuesdays and Thursdays (T/R), 11:00-12:15, B209 Instructor Information NAME: Julie Kraft EMAIL: jkraft10@ivytech.edu OFFICE HOURS: By appointment SUPERVISOR INFORMATION: Annie Gray, English Department Chair, Room C118, Phone: 812-330-6038, agray@ivytech.edu Required Materials REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS: * Wilhoit, A Brief Guide to Writing from Readings, 6th edition, Pearson (Custom edition for Ivy Tech) * Hacker and Sommers, A Pocket Style Manual, 6th edition, Bedford/St. Martin’s * Ivy Tech Bloomington literary magazine, mê tis, Volume 8 ADDITIONAL MATERIALS & EXPENSES: * Printouts of Blackboard readings and items you research for essays * Electronic storage device * Folder...
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...Syllabus Page 1 of 6 GE347—Group Dynamics Note: The course syllabus describes how the course will be taught and how the materials and activities are planned. Please print the syllabus for your reference. Course Description In this course, students examine elements of successful teams and small decision-making groups. Emphasis is on communication, critical thinking and group process techniques. Quarter Credits 4 Instructional Contact Hours 40 Instructional Methods Prerequisite Courses Co-requisite Courses 40 hours theory 0 hour lab GE117 Composition I or equivalent None Objectives 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Explain the importance of group dynamics. Critique the performance of groups/teams in a variety of scenarios. Evaluate the use of problem-solving and decision-making techniques for virtual groups/teams. Apply theories of small group communication during small group activities. Apply ethical standards while participating in groups/teams. Apply critical-thinking and analysis skills to overcome obstacles and improvise solutions as a leader within small groups. 7. Use the ITT Tech Virtual Library for research and information necessary to complete assignments and projects. SCANS Objectives SCANS is an acronym for Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills. The committee, created by the National Secretary of Labor in the early 1990's, created a list of skills and competencies that the committee feels are necessary for employees to function in a high technology...
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...1. Careers Tech Careers ------------------------------------------------- Top of Form Search Bottom of Form * Tech Careers * Education * Find A Job * Career Advancement * * Share * Print Apply now to guide this site Discuss in our forum Resignation Letters - Samples From Laura Schneider, former About.com Guide See More About: * resignation letters * job letter samples * offer letters * cover letters * reference letters The technical industry can be a "small world" where everyone seems to know each other. When it's time to resign from your job, make sure you do so in a way that won't leave a negative impression of you with your previous employer. Here are some technical careers examples of resignation letters to use as a guide to writing your resignation letter. 1. General Letter of Resignation A very general letter of resignation. Use this resignation letter to resign from a job in any circumstance. Ads Sample Termination Letterreadyhrdocs.comcomplete solutions for human resource documents Job Openings in SingaporeJobStreet.comFrom POEA Licensed Agencies Sign Up & Apply Now! MapR Hadoop Downloadwww.mapr.com/Free-downloadMost Open, Enterprise-Grade Distribution for Hadoop. Try Now. 2. Resignation Letter - Formal 2 Weeks Notice A more formal resignation letter giving 2 weeks notice and wishing the manager and company the best. 3. Sample Letter of Resignation A great, basic resignation letter. Customize this...
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...Assignment 1.3 Professor Barbour ENG 090 – Writing Fundamentals March 5, 2012 Last semester at ITT Tech, I’ve wrote a few essays and journals for my English class. Before I took English at ITT Tech, I didn’t know much about writing. After taking my English class, I learned a lot from it. I now know what a thesis is and where it belongs in an essay. I learned that having a good topic sentence will make a great paper. That’s why I now plan before I write, so I won’t forget what to write about while I’m writing. I like to brainstorm for my planning. I think it’s easier for me to come up with my three main topics. As you can see, I’ve learned a lot, but I know there is much more I can learn. I feel okay about writing. The problem I have is getting started. Sometimes, my brainstorming doesn’t go so well, therefore it’s hard for me to find my three main topics. If it’s an easy topic, or a topic that I can relate to, then there is no problem for me to get started. Also I have a problem with grammar. I want to learn where to put all the punctuation marks and learn how to identify run-on sentences. At ITT Tech, we had to write weekly journals about what we did that week or things that were on our mind. When I first started doing my journals, I made many errors. As the semester went on, I got better every week. What I learned from that is to keep trying and keep seeking help on my writing, and I will get...
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...ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE EN3220 Written Analysis Onsite Course GRADED ASSIGNMENTS Table of Contents Graded Assignments 4 Unit 1 Journal 1: Personal Narrative 4 Unit 1 Journal 1: Personal Narrative Handout 6 Unit 1 Journal 2: Civic Narrative 9 Unit 1 Journal 2: Civic Narrative Handout 11 Unit 1 Assignment 1: What Would You Do? 12 Unit 2 Journal 1: Personal Narrative 13 Unit 2 Journal 1: Personal Narrative Handout 15 Unit 2 Journal 2: Civic Narrative 19 Unit 2 Journal 2: Civic Narrative Handout 20 Unit 2 Journal 3: Article Response 22 Unit 2 Assignment 1: What Would You Do? 23 Unit 2 Assignment 2: Declaration of Independence and Public Safety 25 Unit 3 Journal 1: Car Commercials 26 Unit 3 Journal 2: Personal Narrative 27 Unit 3 Journal 2: Personal Narrative Handout 28 Unit 3 Journal 3: Civic Narrative 31 Unit 3 Journal 3: Civic Narrative Handout 32 Unit 3 Journal 4: Taste vs. Judgment 34 Unit 3 Presentation 1: What Would You Do? 35 Unit 3 Assignment 1: Habits That Hinder Thinking 36 Unit 4 Journal 1: Invention Exercise 37 Unit 4 Journal 1: SWOT Analysis Template 38 Unit 4 Journal 2: Personal Narrative 39 Unit 4 Journal 2: Personal Narrative Handout 41 Unit 4 Journal 3: Civic Narrative 43 Unit 4 Journal 3: Civic Narrative Handout 44 Unit 4 Assignment 1: What Would You Do? 46 Unit 4 Assignment 2: Invention White Paper 47 Unit 5 Journal 1: Personal Narrative 48 Unit 5 Journal 1: Personal Narrative Handout 49 Unit...
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...LAWS 310 - WEEK 7 ASSIGNMENT: YOU DECIDE Widget Tech Inc. Code of Ethics Professor: Sheila Hostetler LAWS 310 Devry University Review of Widget Tech Inc. Code of Ethics Table of Contents LAWS 310 - WEEK 7: YOU DECIDE Summary…………………………………………………………………..………..3 Introduction……………………….…………………………………….………..…3 How to Create a Code of Ethics………………………………………….....…....…4 Components of a Code of Ethics…………………………………… .……………4 Conclusion…………………………………………………..…………………….....6 Sources…………………………………………………...…….…………………….7 Summary Widget Tech Inc. is in need of update the company’s current code of ethics due to growth of the company and the changing workforce. Research has been conducted to revise the current LAWS 310 - WEEK 7: YOU DECIDE policy and address topics that were previously overlooked. Widget Tech Inc. is a company that stresses both corporate and personal integrity. We not only comply with laws and applicable regulations; but we also strive to conduct our affairs according to the highest ethical standards. Employees are expected to be honest and forthright in dealings with managers, subordinates and with one another, as well as with clients, suppliers, government agencies and their employees, business partners and the general public. Widget Tech employees must maintain the highest level of personal integrity and encourage it in others; they must not lie, cheat, steal or do anything that would bring dishonor upon themselves or the company...
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...for Widget Tech Inc. 11/23/2009 David G. Montague | Summary Widget Tech Inc. is in need of update the company’s current code of ethics due to growth of the company and the changing workforce. Research has been conducted to revise the current policy and address topics that were previously overlooked. Widget Tech Inc. is a company that stresses both corporate and personal integrity. We not only comply with laws and applicable regulations; but we also strive to conduct our affairs according to the highest ethical standards. Employees are expected to be honest and forthright in dealings with managers, subordinates and with one another, as well as with clients, suppliers, government agencies and their employees, business partners and the general public. Widget Tech employees must maintain the highest level of personal integrity and encourage it in others; they must not lie, cheat, steal or do anything that would bring dishonor upon themselves or the company (SRA International, Inc. 2009). Review of Widget Tech Inc. Code of Ethics Table of Contents Summary……………………………………………………………………………………..………..2 Introduction……………………………………………………………………………….………..…3 How to Create a Code of Ethics………………………………………………..……....…3 Components of a Code of Ethics……………………………………………….……………4 Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………………….....5 Recommendation……………………………………………………….…………….…………….5 Sources………………………………………………………….………………….…………………….6 Introduction As Widget Tech Inc. expands it is...
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...SAMPLE TECH WRITING PROPOSAL INTRODUCTION AND DISCLAIMER This is an altered version of a real Tech Writing project submitted by a student and passed by an Evaluator. There is no guaranty that either the original version or this altered one would pass evaluation if submitted today. Despite our best efforts to provide consistent evaluation across all students and projects, Evaluators are human and are allowed latitude in grading. Additionally, your interpretation of what you see is likely to be different from the interpretations of others; in other words, even if you strictly follow the model of this paper, there is no guarantee of immediate success with your project. The original work was altered to mask the identity of its author and the various commercial products mentioned. References and their citations were also masked because no effort was made to determine whether other changes affected their validity. The inserted Comments indicate only that all required TaskStream sections are present, not that they are correctly completed for all types of projects. The best that can be said about the original work is that an evaluator found the work submitted to be sufficient to the task. Viewing this sample may or may not produce a similar result for you. Bottom line: You are the author of your work. We hope this sample helps to dissipate some of the uncertainty that surrounds the Capstone Project, but it cannot guaranty a trouble-free process. IMPORTANT: For maximum benefit...
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...ADHD are not well understood, many children with ADHD struggle in the classroom. Their inability to stay on task, impulsive behavior, and fidgeting impair their ability to learn and increase the likelihood of unsatisfactory interactions with others. Children with ADHD who are not served under IDEA are receiving services under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Schools may be required to develop and implement accommodation plans to help students with ADHD succeed in the general education classroom under the Section 504 Rehabilitation Act. There are many assistive technology devices and systems that are made available for children with ADHD; such as talking books, children’s talking calculators, and software based lessons for reading, writing and arithmetic. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental health disorders, occurring in 3% to 7% of school-age children. Approximately 5.4 million children ranging from ages 4-17 at some point have been diagnosed with ADHD. Many students with ADHD are easily distracted and struggle to focus their attention on assigned task. ADHD is a condition of the brain that affects a person’s ability to pay attention. It is most common in school-aged children. ADHD is presented in boys three times more than it is presented in girls. There are three subtypes of ADHD: predominately hyperactive/ impulsive type- does not show significant inattention, predominately inattentive type- does not show significant...
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...Running head: Communication framework Communication Framework and Training Plan Southern New Hampshire University IT 520 Technical Communications 1 Communication framework 1 2 Abstract 2 The VP of the Bold Flash’s Mobile Division, Roger Cahill, recognized that technical 3 communication was a major contributor to the struggling division’s problems. Increased 4 competition, lower profit margins, a change in leadership, and the challenges of effective 5 communication between groups geographically dispersed with different time zones exacerbated 6 the Division’s problems. 7 8 This paper will focus on improving the product documentation for technical and non-technical 9 audiences. Student Work Sample: IT-520-001 Communication framework Communication Framework and Training Plan 10 Background and Area of Focus Bold Flash’s 2011 revenues were attributed to sales to original equipment manufacturers 11 12 (OEM) and direct to consumers buying through retailers, wholesalers or electronics stores. 13 Revenues were expected to increase but completion and pricing pressure were expected to 14 adversely affect profit margins. 15 Many problems within the Mobile Division were attributed to poor technical 16 communication. Focus was placed on poor product documentation that could result in negative 17 reviews online, poor customer goodwill, increased support calls and, ultimately, declining...
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...My Writing experience: The Good The Bad and The Ugly I can recall a time when I had to write a paper for English Composition I. I was attending Ivy Tech Community College at that time. The professor asked the class to write a paper about our major, my major was Early Childhood Education. This experience I had at Ivy Tech was not my first when it came to writing a formal essay, but it was just as nerve wrecking as the first time. When I began writing formal essay papers, in high school, it was not easy for me. In the first part of this essay, I review my experience with writing in my childhood, then I will be talking about my terrifying writing experience in high school, and finally the years that have passed since I have not written any formal essays. In the second part of the paper, I describe my experience with Microsoft word, my experience with using MLA formatting style, and my experience using documentation in research papers. In my childhood, I have been state to state and attended...
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...interests you. This could be a topic that you're currently involved with at work. It could be a topic related to your major at college. Perhaps you'll want to write about a hobby (dog training, wood working, gardening, parasailing, etc.). Whatever topic you select, have fun and be creative. NOTE: All subsequent assignments in this class (your flier, letter of inquiry, memo, user manual, and report) will ask you to write about the same topic you have chosen for the sales letter. Therefore, pick a good topic for your sales letter--one that you enjoy, one that you can live with for a few months, one that lends itself to a how-to user manual, and one that is mature and appropriate for a college class. Why write about the same topic over and over? I'm asking you to practice a very common skill in technical writing called "single sourcing." In "single sourcing," tech writers use and reuse content in different communication channels.You're not required to stick with the same topic. If you want to change topics from assignment to assignment, go ahead. But, reusing the same topic (and graphics) could save you time throughout the semester. | Now that you know the objectives for this assignment, follow this sequence: Read the sales letter's criteria to learn exactly what your letter will include. Review the sample sales letter. Prewrite to gather data, to determine your objectives, and to select an audience. Write a rough draft. Use the evaluation checklist to critique your...
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...few issue with how the OS flowed when I first looked at manual, I was able to comb thru most of the setting and feature this phone provided for me. After reading the material in our class I have realized that there is an art to creating a manual, and that a manual should not be just words on a paper but it needs to certain point check off in order for it to be a great and well-rounded manual. For this manual that I’m writing about, I will be judging this manual on a few criteria’s * The usability of the manual * Are there any error because of no proof reading * Dose the manual appeal to different types of learning * Is the manual acceptable for user who are not tech savvy to understand * After the reader has read the manual with the user be confident to work on their new product Usability of the Manual When you first look at the manual you will see that the usability of the manual is executed very well. When you look at the table of contents you will see that every feature and function that the phones is lay out in the table of content. As to notice in the table of content you will not only find the titles of the category, you will also see sub category’s laid out for the user to easily follow. The flow of the manual and the format of the manual are easily to use and follow if a user wants to skips some steps and go into the category of their choice. Errors: What I come to realize without have a team of people to edit the writing. The end user can...
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...Abderrahim Benkhadra ITT TECH online HU1440: Rhetoric in Contemporary Culture_v1.0 Richard Kmetz “Writing Ability Decline” means that the student’s writing skills declined in grammatical skills and word formation. Communication ability also decline in messages, resume and emails due to the biggest issue in writing which is the abbreviation in texting. Texting in digital devices has a bad effect on student’s writing performance and competency. “Still crucial for success” means that if students learn well how to write in the academic structure of the language, they will succeed in their future profession. Yes it is very important to know how to write in a correct way with the real structure guide of the language and literature which are the grammar skills, punctuation proficiency and spelling. Writing persuasively, make the writer have a good communication with the audience. The thing that surprised me, is that many students doesn’t know how to write correctly and doesn’t have the writing skills, grammar and the punctuation. There was many recent surveys, school academic test in writing, and studies conducted shows that many students did poorly in writing essay and find it difficult to follow the characteristics of academic writing. Furthermore, the student’s failure in writing was due to the abbreviation in texting and messaging which is a treat to the structure...
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