Thursday, February 22, 2024

EGL149: Modern Approaches to English Composition 1


Stay tuned to information and resources related to Jeff Lebow's Fall 2024 EGL149 course. 



Sunday, November 22, 2020

Descriptive Writing

Descriptive Writing 

In-class
Choose a photo that worthy of an interesting description.  You will have 20 minutes to write a short subjective description of that photo.  If time permits, you can also write an objective description. 
Objective:  Just the facts - What, where, when, who, how, etc...
Subjective:  Sense-based language and/or your feelings about what is happening in the photo.  


Online Handout
Examples


Descriptive Words




Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Job Application Materials


GENERAL TIPS

Your job application materials should have a clean, easy-to-read format. For the purpose of this assignment focus more on content than format.

Resumes
  • Highlight relevant experiences (job and other)
  • Be Concise - Make it easy to read (no more than 2 pages)
  • Use Action Verbs  (see vocabulary section)
Cover Letters
  • Write it to a specific company, know what they are looking for
  • Make an impression - have personality
  • Express why you are a good fit
  • Remember it's not about what they can do for you, but what you can do for them
  • Before writing try to answer these questions
  • Correct language usage matters

COVER LETTER & RESUME WRITING ADVICE
COVER LETTER & RESUME EXAMPLES
Resume Building Sites