Goals

• Collaborate with classmates in planning, researching, writing, revising, and presenting information. [CLO 5]
• Analyze your draft and find ways to improve your project, using strategies related to technical writing [CLO 1–7]

The Task

What I Want You to Do

Post a rough explanation of your Recommendation Report, asking for specific feedback from your group members. You will also read and respond to the work of the other students in your group. You must post your work early enough in the week to give others time to respond.

Why I Want You to Do It

The goal of these discussions, which take place each week, is learn how to give and take advice that will improve your writing. See the Feedback Discussions Instructions for more information.

How You Do It

1. Choose something specific in or about your Recommendation Report Topic that you need help with or want advice on. Here are some example scenarios:
   • You want to know if the problem in the situation you have chosen is specific enough.
   • You wonder if your explanation is persuasive.
   • You need help deciding on strong words and phrases.
2. Write a post that explains the kind of feedback that you want and asks your group members for specific help.
   • Remind your group of your major, and tell them anything they need to know about your career goals.
   • Share a short, specific explanation of your topic.
   • Ask for the help you want or the advice you need.
3. Read over your post to make sure it’s clear, and make any changes you need to make sure your group understands your message.
4. Post your reply.
5. While you wait for responses from your group, read the posts that others have posted and respond to the questions of at least two people. Ideally, respond to all group members.
6. Once you receive feedback, decide on the best action to take to improve your topic explanation.

Obtaining the Points for Your Work

You track and grade your own work in this course. Each week, be sure to do the following::

• Track your work in your Weekly Work Log.
• Claim points for sharing your topic and giving your group members feedback when you complete the weekly self-assessment  in Canvas.