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List of all the things writers have to be.

List of all the things writers have to be.

Word a day

Subscribe to a word a day site and start a blog page on ten of the words that you get. Write the word and the definitions near your word. You don't have to use every word, just ten of them.

Grammar. Pronouns

Improve my vocabulary

There are lots of sites on line to help you improve your vocabulary.

For instance, this site is quite good.

Outlook features

Indicate five commonly used commands on Outlook using text boxes and pointers like the example below:

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"Click on the reply button when you want to send a message back to the person who sent the current message. " <-- You write something like this for each text box.
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Continue with five more commands in a MS Word file.

Write a list of tricks and tips for the current version of Outlook.

Take a screen shot of at least one You Tube video that is helpful for people learning about MS Outlook.

Technical Writing Tasks

There will be a regular series of writing tasks for you to do. Unless otherwise specified, write at least 100 words about the topics below in good formal English. Watch spelling and punctuation.

Put a copy into your blog with a heading like :"Technical Writing Task 1". As well print out a copy with your name on it and give to your teacher before the due date.

Topic 1. Yourself. Say who you are and a little bit about your educational history. What do you like to do on your computer and what you're good at. Where are you going after this course and what would an ideal job be like. Some people write about hobbies, family and pets but that is optional. (Due 22 February.)

Topic 2. My cell phone. What sort of cell phone do you have? State what you use it for and whether it has any interesting features. Do you have any tips or tricks for you phone? What would you buy if you could get any phone on the market and why? (Due 27 February.)

Topic 3.  Write 100 words or more about the computer you use at home. Give some technical details as well as how you came to have it, its advantages and limitations compared to others and what you use it for. Any tips, tricks and comments could be added too. Hand in on a piece of paper as well as put into your blog. (Due 7 March)

Topic 3A. From Tasks.    17. Write 100 words about what constitutes a good presentation including what the presenter does and the kind of slides shown. Put into your blog but also put onto paper and handed in. (Due 16 March).

Topic 4. Write 100 words about Facebook. Do you use it? What do you do on it? Why is it so popular? Are there and issues or problems about using Facebook. (Due 21 March)

Topic 5. The most popular free virus checker is claimed by several applications: Avira, AVG , Avast and others. Do you use anti-virus software? What is your experience with it and what advice would you give to someone starting off with a new unprotected computer? (Due March 28)