Research & Analysis
Essential Components of Communication
Research and analysis constitute a vital building block of technical writing.
Created for: Rhetorical Theory
Antiquity to Present Day: Examining Cicero’s Exordium
A traditional MLA-formatted research paper examining how Cicero’s idea of an exordium applies today.
This research paper demonstrates my ability to research a topic and apply the findings. I examine the importance of a speech’s beginning (or any form of communication). As Cicero says, “bringing the mind of the hearer into a suitable state to receive the rest of the speech” is important, regardless of the time or audience. Today’s writers, content creators, website developers, and more can use this principle to create impactful work.
Skills
Tools
- Research and analysis
- Writing, revising, editing
Google Docs
Created for: Writing on the Web
The Art and Science of Web Design
A blended APA-formatted research paper examining the interplay of art and science in web design.
This paper highlights my interest in the roles art and science play in web design. It supports the idea that technical communication affects both factors and suggests how to combine them effectively in web design.
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Tools
- Research & analysis
- Writing/revising/editing
- Document design
Google Docs
Created for: Composition Theory
How a Writing Theory Benefits FYW
A whitepaper incorporating modern visual design elements that examines the role of writing theories in teaching college first-year writing.
This paper shows my ability to understand and apply the relationship between theory and praxis. I define my writing theory and argue that processes, invention, and genre play an important role in teaching students to write. Additionally, it demonstrates my writing and document design abilities.
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Tools
- Research & analysis
- Document design
- Writing/revising/editing
- Audience analysis
- Canva
- Google Docs