ENG 100 Wk 4 Discussion – Reading & Writing to Leverage Career Opportunities

Welcome to Week 4! This week you will expand your writing practice to include writing that may be directly relevant to your career. So far, you have created a narrative and a response. At the end of this week, you will have written a cover letter that you can use if and when you discover a career opportunity of interest.

You will also have the time this week to consider and discuss the various types of writing we do, and how each of them is similar and different from the others. The readings in this week are also important as they will help you prepare for next week’s essay assignment.

Continue to challenge yourself to grow and improve your writing skills this week, and take advantage of all the resources the University has to offer. Happy writing!

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• How would you describe academic writing to a co-worker who is considering returning to school to earn their degree? How is academic writing similar or different to the writing you do in work or life (everything from e-mails, reports, social media, etc.)? How are the audiences similar or different in these contexts?

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.