In a Nutshell

Redundant Pairs
Many pairs of words imply each other. Finish implies complete, so completely finsish is redundant. So are many other pairs of words:
1. past memories
2. various differences
3. each individual
4. basic fundamentals
5. true facts
6. important essentials
7. future plans
8. sudden crisis
9. terrible tragedy
10. end result
11. final outcome
12. free gift
13. past history
14. unexpected surprise
 
Example: Before the travel agent [...]

Posted on July 31st, 2009 under DeVry, Professional Writing. Tags: DeVry, professional writing. Comments: None

DeVry – English 130.  It is essentially a response essay.
How to survive a stupid job
 
In his article “Stupid Jobs are Good to Relax With”, Hal Niedzviecki delivers a touching eulogy for part-time jobs that can provide you with just enough income for living and yet do not require a lot of effort and time on [...]

Posted on July 30th, 2009 under Chapters, DeVry, English, Professional Writing. Tags: creative writing, creativity, DeVry, ENGL 130, essay, jobs, problem-solving, professional writing, response, stupid, Tricia Morgan. Comments: None

Letters of Recommendation
 
Any of you who have been asked to produce a letter of recommendation might find yourselves wondering how to describe your subject’s less-than-sterling qualities.
Here are some phrases you might find useful.
 
It was given to me by Julian Craft, my instructor for ENGL 225 (Professional Writing) course at DeVry.
 
For an employee who is so [...]

Posted on July 27th, 2009 under DeVry, English, Professional Writing. Tags: DeVry, Humour, jokes, Julian Craft, letters of recommendation, professional writing, sense of humour. Comments: 1

I weigh Pros & Cons, weigh desires and limitations or obstacles, then decide.
Decisions that I made:
1. Choice of first profession: 1986 – The Moscow State Technical University named after N. E. Baumann (in 1993 I received Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Major: Physical Metallurgy).
2. I chose to learn German: 1990 – 1992 – I spent [...]

Posted on July 26th, 2009 under Chapters, JVS Toronto - WISE. Tags: Baumann, crime and punishment, decision making, DeVry, immigration, JVS, pregnancy, pros & cons, risk taking. Comments: None