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English 531: Writing and Organizational Theory
English 531: Writing and Organizational Theory
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Go to WebBoard Sources on Proposal Writing Proposal Writing: Internet Resources--A collection of links on grant and research proposal writing, compiled by the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Introduction to Project Proposal Writing--This British site offers an overview of project proposal writing for non-governmental and international human rights groups. Much of the information is specific to this context, but some material (e.g., the overview of the components of a proposal) are more generally applicable. SSRC: On The Art of Writing Proposals--Like the site above, this site is pitched toward a specific audience, but offers some useful advice on the rhetoric of proposal writing (e.g., "get the reviewer's attention;" "establish the context;" "use a fresh approach"). Posted by the Social Sciences Research Council, this site offers social science researchers a useful overview of the rhetoric of successful proposal writing. Graduate Research College -- Writing a Research/Grant Proposal--This site, authored by Peter Baverstock, Dean of the Graduate College and Research at Southern Cross University, offers a useful, reader-centered approach to research proposal writing. I love his example of how not to explain the significance of a research study:
Bibliographies and Research Links Journal of Computer Mediated Communication--A hypertext journal of technology and communication studies. (We'll use the current issue, "Persistent Conversation," to explore the idea of electronic forums/communities.) Komei resources--Ken Davis' resources on communication and community. (Check out the article on writing training--very provocative.) Bibliography for Rhetoric, Composition, and Professional Communication--W. Scott Thune compiled this extensive database of books and articles on composition, rhetoric, and professional writing. Search by author or keyword. Bibliographic and WWW Resources on International Technical Communication--a collection of reviews, bibliographic information, and links to sources on international and multicultural professional communication, compiled by the Association of Teachers of Technical Writing. theABC.org--web site for the Association for Business Communication. The Resources section includes an annotated bibliography of business communication resources, organized by topic. Visual Thinking VennDiagram.com-- Venn diagrams provide a way to map out concepts and issues in professional writing in organizations. Venn diagrams are particularly useful as a heuristic or aid to invention, helping you to synthesize ideas and visualize conceptual boundaries. On this site, you can create your own custom Venn diagram or search a database of examples (most of which deal with self-actualization and personal discovery, but you'll get the idea). View sample Venn diagrams from Fall 1999 Writing and Organizational Theory course. Graphic Organizer Index--This page (originally developed for teachers) offers examples of other methods of graphic organization (such as clustering, Venn diagrams, and flow charts). Try using these techniques as heuristics to map out the conceptual terrain of your research topics. Listserv groups Communication Studies Listservs--links to electronic discussion groups for Communication, Journalism, Mass Communication and Media Studies. Business Communication E-Mail Discussion Lists--links to business communication and consulting listservs, from the Association for Business Communication's website. TILE.NET/LISTS--searchable database of Internet discussion and information lists. Liszt, the mailing list directory--searchable directory of usenet groups, electronic mailing lists, and IRC chat rooms. Discussion Lists: Mailing List Manager Commands--a good introduction to listservs. Includes a summary of listserv commands, including SUBSCRIBE and UNSUBSCRIBE.
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