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[http://courses.cs.umanitoba.ca/Documents/70197/3040_A2_1.pdf Example Assignment 1] <br> | [http://courses.cs.umanitoba.ca/Documents/70197/3040_A2_1.pdf Example Assignment 1] <br> | ||
| − | The first example is an excellent illustration of | + | The first example is an excellent illustration of a well organized document and the consequences of neglecting thorough [[Editing_and_Revising| editing]].<br> |
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[http://courses.cs.umanitoba.ca/Documents/70198/3040_A2_2.pdf Example Assignment 2] <br> | [http://courses.cs.umanitoba.ca/Documents/70198/3040_A2_2.pdf Example Assignment 2] <br> | ||
| − | The second example is | + | The second example is another strong submission. It contains some very good definitions. Again, it could have been improved with more thorough [[Editing_and_Revising| editing]]. Noticing a trend yet?<br> |
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===Purpose=== | ===Purpose=== | ||
- Clearly state the purpose at the beginning of the article.<br> | - Clearly state the purpose at the beginning of the article.<br> | ||
| + | - Ensure you fairly represent the topic.<br> | ||
===Audience=== | ===Audience=== | ||
- Avoid terms or ideas that some people in your audience may not be familiar with.<br> | - Avoid terms or ideas that some people in your audience may not be familiar with.<br> | ||
| + | - Be mindful of how the audience could interpret what you write.<br> | ||
===Style=== | ===Style=== | ||
| − | - Use the ABC format at all levels. | + | - Use the ABC format at all levels.<br> |
| − | - Don't be too wordy. Simple is better. | + | - Don't be too wordy. Simple is better.<br> |
| + | - Avoid ambiguous word choices.<br> | ||
| + | - Use transition sentences.<br> | ||
==Applied Topics== | ==Applied Topics== | ||
Revision as of 19:19, 9 April 2008
COMP3040 > Assignment 2
Introduction
After learning from your mistakes on the first assignment, you've wisely started this second assignment early. This assignment promises to be much more challenging. You need to summarize a scholarly article and briefly explain to your boss, and probably yourself, what a "Semantic Web" is. That extra time is going to come in handy. This assignment will be more challenging because you will be writing about a subject that you probably are not already comfortable with.
6 steps lie between you and freedom:
- Find the article and read it.
- Figure out why you are writing each document and complete the planning forms.
- Determine what kind of language is suitable for your boss.
- Brainstorm ideas and compose an outline for each document.
- Write a first draft for each document.
- Revise each draft until you think they are perfect.
You will probably want to do more research on the topic. If you are not comfortable will a subject, how can you expect to explain it to someone else? After peer editing you will integrate any suggestions and ideas you have gained into a polished final copy.
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...by studentsBelow you will find real examples of what previous students have submitted, complete with comments from the marker. Learn from their successes and avoid their follies.
Avoid Common PitfallsThose who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Many students have tackled this assignment before you. Don't make the same mistakes they did. Purpose- Clearly state the purpose at the beginning of the article. Audience- Avoid terms or ideas that some people in your audience may not be familiar with. Style- Use the ABC format at all levels. Applied Topics |
