Week+2

=Week 2: April 4 to 8=


 * Writing and Document Use**
 * Class Wiki introduction and orientation
 * Practice assignment on Daybooks and Instructional Writing
 * Mnemonic devices for practicing effective Technical Writing
 * Email & Google Maps (points of interest practice memo assignment (below))
 * Product details writing race (activity)
 * Assessment and discussion of How-To videos, articles (RV tire change), and practice (jumping frog)
 * Group editing work and discussion on creating Top 20 Writing Tasks for your workplace

http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/grammar/ http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/1/ http://chompchomp.com/menu.htm
 * some on-line writing support sites to help with grammar: **

Today you are going to watch 3 videos about how to use Google Maps. You are going to combine these skills with this week's work on effective technical writing.
 * Email & Google Maps (points of interest practice memo assignment)**
 * ORIGINAL**

Videos (watch, take notes, understand):

[|Overview of Google Maps Interface] [|Searching for Businesses on Google Maps] [|Getting Directions on Google Maps]

Assignment (to be sent in an email):

1. Search/pick/find 5 places that interest you within the field of Truck & Coach mechanics (for this you could also use the Places lists we generated last week from our activity on Prior Knowledge). 2. Cut and paste the name, phone number, and address for each of the 5 chosen places. 3. Pick 2 of the 5 places and note some important additional information for yourself. 4. Using the Directions option, find the best traveling route between all 5 places of interest and tell me the total distance and time for this route. 5. Send me the link to these directions. 6. Write up, organize, and send the above information in an email addressed to your Instructor (pbaines@my.centennialcollege.ca)

** EXTENSION ** Now that you have practiced and had feedback on the **ORIGINAL** assignment, resubmit this assignment in memo format to the same email address. This is a professional memo that should demonstrate your understanding of technical writing (as discussed and practiced in class). The format should be as follows:

To: From: Date: Subject:

One paragraph describing the assignment, your two important places, and detailing the travel time and distance.

One list of your 5 places of interest with only the required information.

One link to the directions.


 * This extension assignment is due no later than 5pm on Tuesday, April 26th.**