In a Nutshell

If you need a manual, there is yet another one…

Posted on September 16th, 2010 under English, Inspiration, Literature, Quotes. Tags: boredom, dance, manual, notebook, poetry, professional writing, reading, stereotype, story, style, writing. Comments: None

Tell White Lies (Occasionally)
Protecting from Unnecessary Hurt
 
 
 
 
By Donald W. McCullogh
 
Taken from “Write to be Read” (Reading, Reflection, and Writing) by William R. Smalzer
 
Verna claims that I said her baby was ugly.  I can’t imagine being that insensitive, though it was a long time ago and my memory isn’t exact in these matters.  I do recall [...]

Posted on August 9th, 2009 under Chapters, Professional Writing. Tags: creative writing, creativity, good manners, professional writing, reflection, white lies. Comments: None

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

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