Chapter 2, 9, 10 reading

Chapter 2

This chapter like the rest of the chapters in the book is describing how to write a reader centered paper, in this case resume and job application letter.
Defining objectives, planning, drafting and revising are steps we need to follow in order to have the right impact. Although one would assume that following these guidelines would produce the perfect resume there other things we have to consider. First of all we have to know our readers. Most of us have one general resume that we use when applying for different job, but the book suggests that we should tailor our resumes to specific employer. We have to find out what their needs and goals are and we should let them know what we can do to help them accomplish these goals. In case that two employers have similar goals we can use the same resume, while altering our objectives. When it comes to writing a reader centered job application letter I was very surprised that 60 percent of employers said that a job application letter is just as important as the resume.

Chapter 9&10

Chapter nine is describing how to write a reader center introduction, while chapter ten is talking about the conclusion. The beginning is the most important part, this is were we try to catch our readers attention. If the introduction doesn't appeal to our readers it is most likely that they wont read the entire paper. In conclusion we basically tell them what the problem was and what steps we are going to take next to solve the problem. There are some forms of writing such us proposals, formal reports and instructions where we stop after making the last point,

Response to Melissa Dawson Ch 14 & 15 post

I agree with Melissa when it comes to revising at work. In school we usually get a chance to write a drought and then revise it to perfection. We revise it before we turn it in and then we often get a chance to revise it to get a better grade after we have already turned it in. In real life, we don't get such opportunity. We have deadlines to turn our projects in and those deadlines are, very often announced hours before our writing is due. Therefore we don't get a chance to revise enough before the deadline.



Since we cant afford to put things down and come back and read, reading out loud helps a lot in situations like this. I have done it so many times at work and I can say that it really helps. By reading out loud I am able to hear myself and address any mistakes or issues in my writing. I often act as my own editor.