English 421Y: Technical Writing Online

I can't agree more with how important it is to structure a document well so that others can easily understand it. As a software engineer, I can relate this to programming. Programming is somewhat similar to writing English except in the case of programming, the documents written are meant to be read by the computer and other programmers. However, a lot of programmers forget that their code must be readable by other programmers and write it in a way such that only the author and the computer can understand them. There is a very large branch in software engineering dealing with how to write well designed and structured code.

Continental Airlines
Technology Intern - Business Analyst

I chose this internship for a few reasons. One of the main reasons was the reason that most people get an internship: experience in their field before they graduate. Also by possibly working for this company now I would better my chances in having a job after a graduate. I was also interested in the location of the company. Having never been to Texas I am also interested in finding out what it is like. Besides working for an airline company has to involve some sort of travel related perks.

I have no doubt that I want to pursue a career in computer science (otherwise referred to as software engineering). After I finish my education, I am interested in landing a high paying job that matches my passions.
The Software Engineer position at CRA International is a good fit for me. It matches my interests, skills, and my criteria. I love working with Microsoft technologies and I am very interested in finance. This is a software engineering position using Microsoft technologies at a financial firm – a perfect fit.

Chapter 8- Organizing and Drafting
The main point of this chapter is that you need to present your information in a predictable and usable way. For example, with a resume you cannot have your information thrown about on a sheet of paper; you have to have it follow a certain pattern so the reader can obtain it all.

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Manufacturing Engineer – Honda of America Manufacturing Company

After reading through chapter 8 the main topic of organization is one that I find that I need to focus more on when writing. When it comes down to writing anything of importance the need for organization is key. With out any form of organizing your writings it will prove to be more difficult than if you were to organize your writings prior.

I am an agricultural communications major. This means that much of my academic career has been spent writing and speaking. While reading Chapter 8 of Telcomunications Today, I thought about what I did when I was preparing to write papers or speeches in the past. I certainly could have used some of the information shared about generes. Although this seems like a simple process, putting some serious though into what format you will use to convey a message can be the difference between your audience understanding and acting or not.

The job I have chosen to apply for is an airline pilot job with Compass Airlines. I chose this particular job because I am majoring in professional flight and because flying is something that I love to do. There are many different types of flying jobs that professional pilots can do, but I am most interested in commercial flight. I chose this particular job with Compass Airlines because it is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northwest Airlines. Ideally it would be great to work for Compass Airlines in order to eventually move up to flying for Northwest Airlines. I also chose this particular job because with the economy currently falling on hard times airline pilot jobs are very scarce so pilots have to apply for any type of available pilot job. This particular job with Compass Airlines would teach me so much about the commercial airline industry and allow me to build additional flight hours in order to progress to larger airline companies, as well as progress from a co-pilot to a captain.

When I started reaching Chapter 8 of TCT there was one idea right out of the introduction stood out to me: “You need to organize the information… into patterns that are familiar to your readers” (TCT 180). Thinking about the way we view and transmit information, organization is important, and not just in writing applications.

I have thought a lot lately about what I want to do when I finish my degree in May. My background and experience qualifies me to work in agricultural sales and marketing. However, having worked in the corn and soybean sales industry, I have learned that I did not excell running my own territory. While I was working in Ohio, I managed $3 million dollars in seed sales. I was very good in front of people, I knew my products and gave good information to customers I came in contact with. I also learned that I am not ready to run my own business.