Blog 4

The first criticism I read and agreed with was where the author's peer commented on the few amount of examples in the reading. With the examples needs to be details also, which were improved by the final draft. In the final version, the author not only provides characteristics he's obtained through experience, but his educational background; and in a smooth, informative, and persuasive manner. Where in the second paragraph he elaborates on his education it becomes even more convincing. He has taken many different courses that he describes painting a complete picture of his well-roundedness, whereas in the first draft he isn't as descriptive.
With the instructor's comments I totally agree with the augmentation of the first paragraph, where the author provides convincing evidence that he is ideal for the job opening. His logic needed to be more specific and more persuasive, and in the final draft this was possible. Then, with the criticism about the way he described his internship, the author changes the structure by the last draft. He doesn't go into much detail about the internship, which is where the instructor recommends he adds more about that experience. He adds the responsibility, team work, and hard work he had to learn during these internships. The exercise the author of the resume used to pin point his skills and experience seemed to help because the same information appears on the final draft. Using that exercise he was able to organize and describe all of his skills and experience. The brainstorming exercise didn't seem to serve as many purposes as the peer/instructor editing or the freewrites.

Faigley Blog 3

It is important that professional writers maintain accurate communication through their writing not only with their clients but within their workplace. Writing is a great medium for communication; detrimental to many business associate's success in the working world. There is a social aspect to writing; without this capability, many members of our society would be left in the dark and unable to express their own needs. Research and editing plays a large role in professional writer's work, and these processes change while society changes.

Selzer Blog 2

Selzer visited and oberserved Nelson at work while also interviewed him extensively to analyze his writing habits by using Emig's "Research on Composing" methods. Nelson plans and arranges his writing more than he ever revises, a more unconventional way; and is done so according to his audience's wants and needs. Outlines are extremely important to Nelson's writing. He drafts at his desk using a pen and paper, and sometimes consults fellow colleagues or the library for added background information. Nelson seldom reconsiders any of his writing and every sentence is put forth with confidence. He writes alone and and arranges the content very carefully with a short but important revision process.

Blog number one

Professional writers are technical communicators, web designers, content and publication managers, grant and or proposal writers, science and medical writers, and are employed by many editing duties. These guys gotta do all kinds of stuff- prepare and develop writing to help organize, present, manage, edit and analyze texts for other people. Talent is required for this occupation along with extensive training. Pro writers can choose from all kinds of backgrounds, there are degrees offered to those who pursue them. Creative and motivated people make good pro writers, especially if they enjoy their work. The part about professional writing that interests me if working with people who don't find writing easy; working with them to express their ideas/goals for say a business they have invested everything in and need help with their moral and industrial goals. I would like to learn more about what a pro writers daily work life actually consists of, and exactly what it takes to be a good professional writer.