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Student Issues
Verb tense
Organizing thoughts
APA
grammar
Using "text language"
spelling
Reading comprehension
Good ideas, poor fundamentals
Supporting evidence
Thesis statements
Don't know how to take advantage of Microsoft Word features
Use bullet points as an outline
Tone

Resources
Presentation as a draft of the writing assignment
Spell check
Tutoring center
Faculty response, commentary on drafts
Use Word to create drafts to upload on portal
"Flesch Kincaid" tool in Microsoft Word
Models and examples of good writing
APA guidelines in library
In-class workshops
Use big words: use a thesaurus or dictionary
Vocabulary building class activities
Nuns- rulers :-)
Writing across the curriculum project
Use enlisted/officer PME as a launching point of what military students know to build off of

Types of writing
Persuasive writing
Executive summary
Argumentative writing
Journaling- inverted pyramid
Technical paper
Narrative
Analysis
Memo
Presentation slides
Professional email
Non-verbals
Audience
Basic academic essay
Responding to a reading passage
Annotations

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Students struggle with logical flow of ideas. 

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Students struggle with logical flow of ideas. 

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Teaching students how to brainstorm with no filter but also how to get all of the thoughts contained with words are thrown out during brainstorming.

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subject verb disagreements
grammar
basic sentence structure
bulletized - military style
third person pronouns
analytic writing - do not understand technical writing
reference linking
referencing & citations
proofreading
using grammar tools
spelling
passive/active voice
supporting info - critical thinking
2.
strunk-white utilization
writin errors handout
rubrics
originality score
templates
student peer review anonymous
assignment examples - good/bad
writing tip of the day
3.
any\anytical writing
grant writing
persuasive writimgs
RFPs
business plans
requirements docs
project plans
personalle evals
appraisals
legal breifs
case documents
contract docs
translating formal doc  to presentations

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formal writing as text messages, grammar issues, executive summary, concise in writing, analyze and synthesize, spell checking, run on sentences, lack an understanding of understanding plagiarism, create an outline, not using spell check, word smithing, incomplete sentences, not answering each question, close reading, spelling, sentence structure, incomplete citations, no citations, changing the verbiage of the citation center, more entertaining and videos, comprehensive Purdue Owl like resources, grammar bytes, APA app for writing, ESL specific  resources, better hours for on campus tutoring, presenting their writing, how to do a presentation video, report, case report, executive summary, press releases, memo, grant writing, report writing, connecting research with their writing, how to work on being a better writer, require an academic integrity quiz to be completed by all students within the first week of class and submit prof to faculty.

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IEEE training
graduates using the undergrad apa template
engineering paper - green paper
how to take notes
youtube videos on notetaking
Creating a PP presentation
Format of a formal paper
Technical writing
scientific methodology
Grammar, sentence structure
Not understanding that it is a life skill
Tweet type writing
How to do research - academic research

Brown Paper Bag technique
OWL
Examples of IEEE publications

No critical thinking
No analysis
Writing examples
Case studies
Need to be able to grade undergrads more harshly regarding APA
This should be an annual discussion...committee
Specify which courses should be using IEEE and which ones use APA

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Issues
grammar-esp internationals
sentence structure
spelling
knowledge of outline-not organized
knowledge of word processor software
use features of software
lack of editing skills
writing at higher level
reluctance to seek help

Resources
tutor resource for grammar needs
writing tutors
SmartThinking company
use spellcheck
writing resource center
educate faculty on resources
online campus tutoring
Critical reading and critical writing - "U of Toronto Critical Reading towards Critical Writing" white paper
exercise in early part of class to set standard

Types of writing
standards for tech writing
other types using a template
use standards that can be published
objective fact based - cited
real writing - not cut and paste!
critical analysis thinking

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Issues with student writing:
Students do not write logical arguments.
- Need a structure for presenting their argument.
Grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, mechanics, usage.
No emojis
Understanding of why grammar is important
Education on plagiarism (Chuck Redden has a good example)
Know how to paraphrase
a Module to help students figure out how to put technical content (math symbols, equations, engineering symbols)
APA format
How to write an abstract.
How to write a conclusion paragraph
Writing for different audiences
IEEE format
Help with integrating charts, graphs, computer code, etc. into papers
Differentiating between personal opinion from a factually and supported arguments
- Knowing when each is important.
List of slang/non-standard words to leave out of academic writing

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Working in teams to put together a multi-person project

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Working in teams to put together a multi-person project

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Difference between technical writing and advocacy writing

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Difference between technical writing and advocacy writing

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Engage the reader with the proper flow and have a reason for reading their paper. Have a good introductory paragraph

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Engage the reader with the proper flow and have a reason for reading their paper. Have a good introductory paragraph

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Writing a synopsis and then elaborate from there

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Writing a synopsis and then elaborate from there

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Know basic grammar; what is a paragraph?

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Know basic grammar; what is a paragraph?

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Don't use run on sentences; know proper grammar

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Don't use run on sentences; know proper grammar

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Give instructors lessons on texting - abbreviations so they can better communicate with them.

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Give instructors lessons on texting - abbreviations so they can better communicate with them.

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Teach students how to create templates that are typically given to them.

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Teach students how to create templates that are typically given to them.

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The technical fields use templates; not APA format. 

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The technical fields use templates; not APA format. 

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active voice vs passive voice
how to write a valid sentence and paragraph
#3 Technical writing (IEEE) Memos of understanding
Plagiarization
How to paraphrase, reference properly, when do you need a footnote.
APA may be less important than actual content
Support your assertions with valid references
Can you think critically and make yourself understood
Format is less important than content
Need to use subject-appropriate vocabulary
Make sure that there are suitable guidelines for what the instructor expects
Are we able to make appropriate adjustment to the required addenda?
#2 consider the Cornell writing examples , especially use .edu websites
#3 In class, how about writing a sentence on the board and looking for all students to paraphrase
#2 have students write abstract for a given technical paper
Editing other peoples papers will help students to improve their own
#2 use the topic sentences from most recent draft as discussion board tool to solicit feedback from remainder of class.
Can we get access to "School House Rock" Series as a link?

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We need an area on how to give a presentation.
How to write a White Paper.

Resources:
Michigan State Univ: a writing guide.
CTU's old writing guide (the one the COS bookstore handed out about 7-8 years ago)
Univ of Wisconsin Writing Center
Links to videos that explain topics
Include videos from our own professors explaining writing concepts, grammar, etc.
Math Type - add on to MS Word that expands the equation editor.
Tutorial on MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

How do I create an effective graph to display quantitative info visually.

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Format should be consistent and understandable throughout the paper. 

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Format should be consistent and understandable throughout the paper. 

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Understanding how to write professionally within the field.

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Understanding how to write professionally within the field.

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CTU should have a graduate level writing course, especially for international students.

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CTU should have a graduate level writing course, especially for international students.

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Cultural education on what plagiarism is

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Cultural education on what plagiarism is