Worksheets & References
Worksheets & References
Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.
– Ryunosuke Satoro
Worksheet 1. Collaborative Writing Patterns
Use the following scenario to determine a collaborative writing pattern by outlining the tasks that need to be completed and who will complete them.
Your manager has assigned your team to complete a new parking proposal to present to management.
Task # 1:_______________________________
Assigned to:_____________________________________
Task # 2:_______________________________
Assigned to:_____________________________________
Task # 3:_______________________________
Assigned to:_____________________________________
Task # 4:_______________________________
Assigned to:_____________________________________
Worksheet 2. Team Leaders and Team Members, Chief editors and Employees
Use this worksheet to outline five qualities you want in the above-mentioned people in your team. Are there any particular skills you want them to have? Why?
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Worksheet 3.Methods of Revision
Use the spaces below to list various methods of revision. Then note if these methods are better used individually or as a collaboration effort.
Method # 1:_______________________________
Individual or Collaboration?:_____________________________________
Method # 2:_______________________________
Individual or Collaboration?:_____________________________________
Method # 3:_______________________________
Individual or Collaboration?:_____________________________________
Method # 4:_______________________________
Individual or Collaboration?:_____________________________________
Worksheet 4. Identify Voice and Person
Use the spaces below to write different tips or hints you use to identify the voice and/or person in your writing. For example, do you use certain pronouns? Or are there certain phrases you like to use?
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Worksheet 5. Commonly Misused Words
In the spaces below, think of some commonly used words that can easily be misspelled or misused. Do you use some of these words yourself? An example has been provided for you
___Never mind_____________________ ______Never mind__________________
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Worksheet 6. Identify a Hoarder
Hoarders can be a negative part of any group. Use this worksheet to identify some characteristics of a hoarder. In the notes below, make notes of how you can help the hoarder in your group.
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References
Alred, Gerald J., Brusaw, Charles T., and Oliu, Walter E. (2011) The Business Writer’s Handbook, Tenth Edition
Cross, Geoffrey A. (2001) Forming the Collective Mind: A Contextual Exploration of Large-Scale Collaborative Writing in Industry
Hewett, Beth L. and Robidoux, Charlotte (2010) Virtual Collaborative Writing in the Workplace: Computer-Mediated Communication Technologies and Processes
Raphaelson, Joel and Roman, Kenneth (2000) Writing That Works: How to Communicate Effectively in Business
Vickers, Sally and McCarthy, Bob (2003) Collaborative Blogging: A Team Approach to Social Media in 6 Easy Steps
