Monday, October 20, 2025

Blog #4 - Revisions

 My current laid plans need to be shaken up due to a slight oversight in my planning. I have modified the research question to focus more on a PTW topic. It is now "Does using AI writing tools help or hinder Utah Tech students’ readiness for professional and technical communication in the workplace?" This question is more specific and makes for more measurable material. I also have my research questions mapped. The most significant revision will come with the lit review. I missed the part of the rubric that asked for three PTW sources, and so I need to switch out some of the weaker sources for those that fit the parameters of the assignment. I have a lot of work to do on that anyway, as it is way too long and slightly confused. I'll follow the notes left on the physical copy, as well as add those sources I find later. It's the exact work I planned on doing anyway.

Blog #5 - Auf Weidersehen

 I had no real expectations of what I would learn in English 3450. I never preread syllabi or anything like that, but I was surprised by the...