Final Post

To: Future English 314 students
From: Melissa Palmer
Date: August 9, 2005
Subject: The Key to Success in Technical Writing

Heading into an online course most students expect that they will be able to complete assisgnments at their own pace; however, English 314 meets at a specific time each week. The key to success in this course is to make sure that you can meet at the scheduled time. This weekly meeting is your main time to ask questions and recieve guidance about your assignments. Participation is the key to understanding your assignments and communicating with members of your group. Working as a team on your group web site is also very important. Realize that being a dependable team player requires offering your help when others need it, and asking for help when you need it. English 314 teaches more than technical writing skills. The main purpose of the course is to guide your actions after graduation from Clemson. Through creating resumes, writing memos, or communicating with people you've never meet, English 314 requires students to complete practical assignments that will help you continue your education or get a job. Every student will learn valuable skills that they can take into the "real" world. The most important benefit is that I started to figure out the direction I want to head with my career and what actions I will have to take to achieve my goals.

If a student puts effort into their work, Enlgish 314 is a very rewarding course. English 314 requires students to contact professionals in their field and create a resume. These two assignments can greatly benefit students applying for grad school or searching for a job. Introducing yourself and selling your skills to a potential employeer could earn you a job quickly after graduation. Take time to complete the reading assignments. The information in both required books can benefit a studnet in future classes, as well as in their future profession.

In addition, when you enroll in this course make sure you have a reliable internet connection and computer! Computers are notoriuos for being difficult; therefore, I would suggest taking English 314 when you are close to Clemson's campus.

Final post

My advice to students taking English 314 is stay on track and keep up with your work. It helps to have a working knowledge of computers and web design. I would have never been able to complete the web site design without the help of people who knew how to do it. I really enjoyed doing the web site once I learned how to do it. Also, I never sat down and thought about what all goes into a proposal, it takes a lot of detail work. Also, learning how to adapt your resume to different job applications was of good help.

I enjoyed the class but it was a lot of work to accomplish in 5 weeks, especially when working full time and taking other classes. Other students might not want to take this class in 5 weeks if you have heavy obligations.

Tammy

FINAL POST

For the person wanting to take English 314 online, I suggest you only take this class if you are used to learning on your own. This course had little instruction on how to complete the projects since there are no face to face lectures. The projects were planned out by the professor in a way that was helpful, however some tasks were pointless, since the course is so short. Some of the online post were to help projects that were supposed to be due the same day which wasn't helpful. Also do not take this course if you cant make sure your at a computer on the teachers time. This summer I had some conflicts with my job, (mainly because my boss was incompetent ) with the course time. So make sure you have a job where you can schedule a day off if you need it.
In this course i learned how to work with people both in the same area and people who i never see. I had to work with co-workers and workout schedule conflicts. To make the class i would have to talk to co-workers and have them switch shifts for every class meeting. I had to learn how to work with a partner i never saw throughout the semester. We worked well together considering the distance.

FINAL POST

The biggest piece of advise that I would give to someone enrolled in 314t online, would be the importance of planning. By looking at the schedule, and always knowing what is going on the following week, you can avoid having to do anything last minute or late. Also, this sounds basic, but SAVE your work on some sort of back-up disc! This course is all about submitting things online, and lost work does you no good!

Through this course, I think a person will learn something very important besides writing skills. The entire course gets you tuned in on your future career goals, and does practical things to Make your ambitions a reality. Whether it is through writing, interviewing, or group work, every person can learn something that will benefit them in the "real" world from this class.

I learned a couple of important things from this course. I found a way to balance a full-time job and homework, which took more discipline than I ever thought I had. I learned to work with a group by keeping constant communication, and actually trusting other people's work! Most importantly to me, I started to figure out the direction I am heading with my career, and what steps that I need to make to continue the process.

Final URL

To: Dr. Fishman, Professor
From: Tammy Smtih and Joe Utley
Date: August 8, 2005
Suject: Web site

The URL site http://people.clemson.edu/~TCSMITH is up and functioning. Thank you all for the commets made today during the online class time. We have made a few changes to the font color and size, added some pictures that were suppose to already be there and did some trouble shooting on the mp3's that did not work. Everything is working now and the band is thrilled with the outcomes. I have had a ball doing this, though I will say that having a full semester to do it would have been great. I learned a lot while working on this and look forward to doing another web site of my own with my children's pictures for family members to view.

Tammy

Final Post: Advice for Future ENGL 314 Students

TO: Future Technical Writing Students
FROM: Casey A. Smith
DATE: August 8, 2005
SUBJECT: Advice for Success in ENGL 314

The most important advice that I can give you is to do all of your work a day in advance. Computers are fickle and do not like to cooperate with humans. If you do all of your work early you will have an easier time fix the technical difficulties that arise. The significant things you will learn include, but are not limited to: writing memos, creating resumes, and increasing website coding skills. I learned how to write memos, which I had no idea how to do prior to this and I also learned how to work with a group cohesively. It was nice to learn that not every group is a trial to be in! If you need any further advice, feel free to contact me at csmith@clemson.edu.

Final URL and Changes to Proposal

TO: Dr. T Fishman and Technical Writing 314 Class
FROM: Casey Smith
DATE: August 8, 2005
SUBJECT: Final URL and Changes to Proposal

Our final draft of our website is complete and posted at people.clemson.edu/~csmith
Thanks for the suggestions for our website during class! We investigated each one, however there is not a code for changing the color of the buttons (you have to use a web program that we definitely do not have time to learn how to do today) and after trying to navigation on the top and bottom of the page, we decided that it looks better where it is. We did try to fix the alignment of the specialty drinks however they will not go completely in line, but they are pretty close. As far a changes from our proposal, we think that we kept up with what we set out to do. The only thing that is a major differnce is the fact that we only included a link to Advanced Environmental, rather than talking about all of the Henkin's businesses. Ruthie decided that they were too far under construction themselves to give an accurate picture of what each is like. Otherwise, I think we provided a way for customers to learn about their local "home away from home" and the specials it will be bringing to them.

Feedback Form

To recieve feedback from our client, Hall,Palmer, and Smith Inc. sent a representative, Casey A. Smith Esquire, to ask them the following questions in person (haha):

1. Is the site inviting and user friendly?
Yes! It gives my customers a chance to check out what we’re doing and learn a lot about it. Also, the navigation is extremely simple and I love that we now have a guest book!

2. Are the layout of the pages effective, and does the organization make sense?
Yes! I like that you can go from page to page but always have a link to back to the home page if you like.

3. How do you feel about our color and font choices?
The coffee cup background is precious and not overwhelming, which is nice. Also, I’m very happy with the font sizing on the menus.

4. Is the included information helpful in learning about the establishment and it's purpose?
The history page gives a detailed description of how we came about and what our atmosphere is like.

5. If you lived in the area surrounding Greer, would this site peak your interest to visit the establishment?
Sure! I would want to know what kinds of desserts were being served each day! Also, coffee is my favorite so I would be excited about the new location to chill out at.

6. If you already knew about the shop, would you use this website to find updated information about the menu and events?
Yes, because it will be a way to know what the specials are rather than just the menus.

7. Overall, is the site effective and captivating?
Yes! It effectively accomplishes all that I asked you to do and has totally captivated me :) !

8. Any additional information that could better our site for the public would be appreciated!
I have no more suggestions. We have been in contact enough already! I am very please with the work your group has done and the amount of apparent effort that you girls have put into the creation of this site!

feedback interview

We interviewed the client and asked them some questions about the site. Since one of our members is in Bluffton, South Carolina the interview was conducted over the phone and the responses are as follows.

1. Do you think this site will make your blue grass band more appealing to bluegrass listeners?
I think if they are looking for new bluegrass bands, this site will help them hear our music and deside if they like us.
2. What do you think could be done to better the display theme?
Some of the colors are conflicting on the home page, but other than that it looks good.
3. What information would you like posted that isnt on the site?
As of now I dont see anything that needs to be changed in the information part of the web page.
4. Would this site get non blue grass listeners more interested in the style of music? Maybe, the music clips help them hear some bluegrass to decie for themselves.
5. Do you think this site is going to increase your cd sales?
Yes, I think this site will get our band's name out there so more people will want to buy our cd
6. Do you think people are going to look at this site to see your schedule for future events?
If we keep updating the schedule, they deffinately will be able to use the site to see our schedule.
7. Is all the information on the site easily understood?
The information is easily understood on most of the site, however the booking page is a little confusing, but not to bad.
8. Would you like to see more band photos and music samples?If our members would have given you the pictures on time you would have enough pictures of the band. We could always use more music samples, however for now there is enough on the site.

9. Do you have any other suggestions for the site?
we are satisfied with the site, the only think i would like to change is the schedule area, if we could separate the months it would look a lot better.

Final Blog Entry

Just a reminder: for your last weblog entry, write a piece of advice you might give to someone considering taking the online ENGL 314 next semester. What will be the most important things they will/should do? What will be the most significant things they'll get out of the course? What did you learn? (Remember, no brown-nosing. Just "the facts." :-))

T. F.

Last minute questions

For week six you have to include evaluations, feedback forms and other accompanying documents. Other than the final URL what else do you want? I/We are not sure what the evaluations or feed back forms are. Is the feedback form the one we created the other day and posted?


Tammy and Joe

Tammy and Joe

Our web site is still having some constuction going on. The person with the band that was suppose to send the pictures never did it and we have had to go to Greenville and make some pics. We are still formatting the colors and font/type. It will be completed by Monday afternoon. We did include music clips, Joe says he can get to the, I am having probs with it, guess it has to do with load time and dial up internet.

Hope you enjoy the site, the band has so far!!!

www.people.clemson/~TCSMITH
Tammy

2nd Draft of Web Page for Hot Java

Ok, so we have been working really hard on our site and it is coming along nicely. Not quite perfect yet but looking good!! The link is people.clemson.edu/~csmith Enjoy!

Response to Joe, Tammy, and Casey

Joe-Your resume looks good. Watch your spelling. You might also want to rephrase some of the job descriptions to sound more concise and professional. Instead of "I helped my niehgbor" or "I delivered pizza," maybe you could say Helped ederly nieghbor with various chores or Delivered pizza to 30-40 customers a night. Hope this helps!

Tammy-Your resume is very impressive. Any employeer could tell you know what you are doing. The only suggestion I could come up with to vary your resume is to shorten the job descritions-but that is what I think is so impressive! Good job.

Casey-Again, I think you should explain about your course work-maybe give specific examples of projects. Leave the information about cheap pizzas out :) I think you did an excellent job describing your internships and work expereince. You made them sound very important and interesting, which should give you a lot to talk about in an interview.

Job search docs

July 20, 2005
Tammy Smith, RN
107 Ridgewood Trail
Belton, SC 29627
tcsmith@clemson.edu


Mrs. Deborah Roegee
800 N. Fant Street
Anderson, SC


Dear Ms. Roegee,
My name is Tammy Smith; I have been an Associate Degree nurse for 19 years. I am a senior in the BSN program at Clemson University preparing to graduate in December 2005. I am contacting you because of the wonderful job you have done with the AnMed Health Women’s and Children’s Hospital. You are very influential person among the executive team at AnMed Health and would be an excellent person for me to talk to about the best ways to complete my preparation for a future position in management. I would like to make an appointment to meet with you for advice and information regarding preparing myself for a future position in management with AnMed Health. I know that management in the nursing field is very competitive and I would like to the correct steps to prepare myself professionally to take on additional responsibilities in preparation. Please understand, I am only asking for information and advice, not for a position. I should only require 15-20 minutes of you time for this session during which I will be asking for your advice on the path I need to follow to make myself a more attractive candidate for jobs with additional responsibility when one becomes available.

I will call you office next week to make an appointment with your assistant. Thank you for your consideration and time in this matter. I hope to meet with you soon.


Resume #1


Tamala C. Smith
107 Ridgewood Trail
Belton, SC 29627


Objective:A rewarding career in nursing with the potential for advancement into management and leadership.


Education
Greenville Technical College Greenville, SC Associate Degree in Nursing 1986

Candidate for graduation December 2005 Clemson University-BSN
Member of Sigma Theta Tau-Nursing Honors Society

Professional experience
AnMed Health, Anderson, South Carolina
May 2003-Present
Analyzes, designs and researches clinical information system and processes, analyzes customer requirements, evaluates and revises existing clinical information systems, provides technical support to the users recognizing need to utilize appropriate resources for software and hardware problems. Plans and presents customer training sessions for patient care users, makes oral and written presentations to project teams and other departments. Initiates evaluation of nursing clinical information systems. Analyzes evaluation and determines needed changes. Worked with QS system for Labor and Delivery charting, developing training materials for staff and monitoring progress with charting. Builds queries that gather data from Horizons Clinical system thru Business Objects. Provides on going education to end users. Develops education materials prior to implementation of upgrades, new applications or new charting screens. Keeps Working as needed on Mother Baby Unit to provide nursing care for postpartum mothers and newborns.

DHEC Home Health Services, Anderson, South Carolina
April 2001-May 2003
Provide support and coordinated daily operation of the clinical information software system. Provide training to all Anderson county personnel on operation of clinical information system. Mentored, supported, monitored progress of field and office staff in the use of laptop and desktops and clinical information software. Made joint visits with field staff during implementation of clinical system. Provide clinical supervision for nursing staff and Personal Care Aides. Supervised the daily visits of home health patients by registered nurses and home health aides. Schedule visits for nurses and home helath aides. Ongoing Quality Assurance audits for DHEC standards and Medicare and Medicaid standards. Held weekly OASIS reassessment conferences with clinical staff and follow up on recommendations made by audit committee. Prepared necessary reports required by South Carolina DHEC and participate in verification billing monthly. Attend monthly advisiory board meeting and made presentations are required. Participate in disaster preparedness during hazardous weather or declaration of emergency.

October 1999-April 2001
Implement and initiate the In Home Prevention Services for Seniors program in Anderson County. Coordinate with central office consultants involved with the program. Supervise Personal Care Aides and Volunteer Coordinator that work with In Home Prevention program, developed plan of care and assignments for individual clients that included the personal care aides and volunteer services. Public speaking engagements to promote the In Home Prevention Program and senior issues.

February 1998- October 1999
Home Health Admissions Nurse, responsible for initial visit, assessment, setting up plan of care, referral for specific disciplines, referral to community agencies/resources as indicated. Coordination with primary case manager and nursing supervisor.


January 1992-February 1998
Manages, plans, coordinates and provides nursing services to patients and their families. Completes nursing assessment and develops plan of care to meet patients’/families’ needs.
Provides home health services to homebound patients. Coordinates services with Medical Social Worker, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapist, Registered Dietician and Home Health Aides. Planned, supervised, implemented and evaluated care for individuals and families referred for In-Home Prevention Services for Seniors. Managed caseload for home health patients and coordinated all care.


Greenville Memorial Hospital, Greenville, South Carolina
November 1990-April 1992
Neonatal Intensive Care-Care of 2-6 premature or sick infants working
with Nursing Assistants, Physicians and Neonatal Nurse Practitioners,
staff nurses and families of the infants. Placed nasogastric tubes for
feeding, IV placement and IV therapy, feeding, weights and daily care.

May 1986-November 1990
Labor and Delivery-Care of 2-3 laboring patients working with family
members, Physicians, Nurse Anesthetist, Scrub Technicians, and staff
nurses. Monitor fetal heart rate patterns and interpreted patterns, report
to Physicians as indicated. Perform NSTs and interpret as needed. Obtain OB history on new admissions. Care for women during labor and delivery and care for infant at delivery. Circulate in obstetrical operation room for emergency cesarean section, tubal ligations and other gynecology emergencies as needed.
Recovery of patients in obstetrical recovery room after surgery.
Care of high risk pregnant patients and care of compromised patients
post delivery including patients with central lines, arterial lines, and
Swan lines. Charge nurse as needed, making assignments and
assisting other staff as needed. Starting IV and maintain IV care
insertion of foley cath, drawing labs as needed, injections as ordered. Charge nurse for shift as assigned

Awards received

· Member of Sigma Theta Tau Gamma Mu Chapter
· Employee of the Year for Appalachia I Public Health District for 2002
· Employee of the Month-September 2002
· Commissioner Monthly Award for Excellence for the Epidemiology team- October 2002

· Commissioner Monthly Award for Excellence for Go-Live team-July 2002

· Commissioner Monthly Award for Excellence for Staff Morale


· Committee-April 2002

· Commissioner Monthly Award for Excellence for Hurricane Floyd Disaster Relief-September 1999


Resume #2


Tamala C. Smith
107 Ridgewood Trail
Belton, SC 29627


Objective A rewarding career in nursing with the potential for advancement into management and leadership.

Education
Greenville Technical College Greenville, SC ssociate Degree in Nursing 1986

Candidate for graduation December 2005 Clemson University-BSN
Member of Sigma Theta Tau-Nursing Honors Society

Professional experience
AnMed Health, Anderson, South Carolina
May 2003-Present
Analyzes, designs and researches clinical information system and processes, analyzes customer requirements, evaluates and revises existing clinical information systems, provides technical support to the users recognizing need to utilize appropriate resources for software and hardware problems. Plans and presents customer training sessions for patient care users, makes oral and written presentations to project teams and other departments. Initiates evaluation of nursing clinical information systems. Analyzes evaluation and determines needed changes. Worked with QS system for Labor and Delivery charting, developing training materials for staff and monitoring progress with charting. Builds queries that gather data from Horizons Clinical system thru Business Objects. Provides on going education to end users. Develops education materials prior to implementation of upgrades, new applications or new charting screens. Keeps Working as needed on Mother Baby Unit to provide nursing care for postpartum mothers and newborns.

DHEC Home Health Services, Anderson, South Carolina
April 2001-May 2003
Provide support and coordinated daily operation of the clinical information software system. Provide training to all Anderson county personnel on operation of clinical information system. Mentored, supported, monitored progress of field and office staff in the use of laptop and desktops and clinical information software. Made joint visits with field staff during implementation of clinical system. Provide clinical supervision for nursing staff and Personal Care Aides. Supervised the daily visits of home health patients by registered nurses and home health aides. Schedule visits for nurses and home helath aides. Ongoing Quality Assurance audits for DHEC standards and Medicare and Medicaid standards. Held weekly OASIS reassessment conferences with clinical staff and follow up on recommendations made by audit committee. Prepared necessary reports required by South Carolina DHEC and participate in verification billing monthly. Attend monthly advisiory board meeting and made presentations are required. Participate in disaster preparedness during hazardous weather or declaration of emergency.

October 1999-April 2001
Implement and initiate the In Home Prevention Services for Seniors program in Anderson County. Coordinate with central office consultants involved with the program. Supervise Personal Care Aides and Volunteer Coordinator that work with In Home Prevention program, developed plan of care and assignments for individual clients that included the personal care aides and volunteer services. Public speaking engagements to promote the In Home Prevention Program and senior issues.

February 1998- October 1999
Home Health Admissions Nurse, responsible for initial visit, assessment, setting up plan of care, referral for specific disciplines, referral to community agencies/resources as indicated. Coordination with primary case manager and nursing supervisor.


January 1992-February 1998
Manages, plans, coordinates and provides nursing services to patients and their families. Completes nursing assessment and develops plan of care to meet patients’/families’ needs.
Provides home health services to homebound patients. Coordinates services with Medical Social Worker, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapist, Registered Dietician and Home Health Aides. Planned, supervised, implemented and evaluated care for individuals and families referred for In-Home Prevention Services for Seniors. Managed caseload for home health patients and coordinated all care.


Greenville Memorial Hospital, Greenville, South Carolina
November 1990-April 1992
Neonatal Intensive Care-Care of 2-6 premature or sick infants working
with Nursing Assistants, Physicians and Neonatal Nurse Practitioners,
staff nurses and families of the infants. Placed nasogastric tubes for
feeding, IV placement and IV therapy, feeding, weights and daily care.

May 1986-November 1990
Labor and Delivery-Care of 2-3 laboring patients working with family
members, Physicians, Nurse Anesthetist, Scrub Technicians, and staff
nurses. Monitor fetal heart rate patterns and interpreted patterns, report
to Physicians as indicated. Perform NSTs and interpret as needed. Obtain OB history on new admissions. Care for women during labor and delivery and care for infant at delivery. Circulate in obstetrical operation room for emergency cesarean section, tubal ligations and other gynecology emergencies as needed.
Recovery of patients in obstetrical recovery room after surgery.
Care of high risk pregnant patients and care of compromised patients
post delivery including patients with central lines, arterial lines, and
Swan lines. Charge nurse as needed, making assignments and
assisting other staff as needed. Starting IV and maintain IV care
insertion of foley cath, drawing labs as needed, injections as ordered. Charge nurse for shift as assigned

Awards received

· Member of Sigma Theta Tau Gamma Mu Chapter
· Employee of the Year for Appalachia I Public Health District for 2002
· Employee of the Month-September 2002
· Commissioner Monthly Award for Excellence for the Epidemiology team- October 2002

· Commissioner Monthly Award for Excellence for Go-Live team-July 2002

· Commissioner Monthly Award for Excellence for Staff Morale


· Committee-April 2002

· Commissioner Monthly Award for Excellence for Hurricane Floyd Disaster Relief-
September 1999


Thank you letter


Dear Ms. Roegee,

Thank you for the time you spent with me on Wednesday, August 3, 2005. You are a very positive role model for me and I am grateful for the suggestions you offered. I will continue to work on adding to my resume and my work experience by seeking out opportunities within AnMed Health. Joining committees to network more was a great suggestion that I have already begun to investigate. Thank you also for giving me Lori Parks and Lisa Bryant’s names as future contacts for my career.

Thank you again, and if I can be of any assistance to you in the future please do not hesitate to call.

Sincerely yours,
Tammy Smith, RN

Job Search Documents

Final Draft of Project 1

TO: Technical Writing Committee for the Microbiology Department
FROM: Melissa Palmer
DATE: July 18, 2005
SUBJECT: Suggestions for Updating Course Curriculum

INTRODCTION

As requested, I have investigated the importance of technical writing in the health care profession and suggest that the Microbiology Department at Clemson University implement a course that will teach technical writing as it would be most beneficial to students heading into the workplace. Microbiology graduates may enter graduate school in microbiology, biochemistry, or bioengineering. They may also pursue careers in the fermentation and drug industries, medical and public health microbiology, or agriculture (Undergraduate Catalog, 2005). However, many of my peers are vigorously competing for acceptance to medical or dental school. Faced with fierce competition, these Clemson graduates require an additional course to enhance their knowledge and technical writing skills. Medical schools, such as MUSC, do not give extra credit to students enrolled in a difficult major; however, they compensate Clemson graduates by adding 0.5 points to their GPA based on Clemson’s rigorous courses. If the applicant is a member of the Calhoun Honors College, MUSC adds 0.55 points to their GPA. The Microbiology department at Clemson graduates many students preparing for medical school each semester; however, the curriculum does not include Human Anatomy and Physiology (BIOSC 222/223). Human Anatomy and Physiology I is a basic introductory course in integrated human anatomy and physiology covering cells and tissues; skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems; sensory organs (Undergraduate Catalog, 2005). BIOSC 222 is structured primarily for nursing and other health-related fields. Human Anatomy and Physiology II is the continuation of BIOSC 222. The course covers the endocrine, reproductive, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, urinary, and digestive systems (Undergraduate Catalog, 2005). Adding Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II to the Microbiology curriculum would raise the value and reputation of a Clemson degree. In addition, this course would prepare students for the information and competition they will encounter in medical school. I believe these students will be better technical writers in the health care profession if they learn the information provided in BIOSC 222/223 before they head to a demanding medical school. Some microbiology majors, like myself, started out on the medical school track; however, based on personal and changing interests intend to enter the nursing field. The College of Nursing at the Medical University of South Carolina requires eight semester hours of Human Anatomy and Physiology as a prequisite to enter the Accelerated BSN/MSN program. Because the Microbiology curriculum demands full semester loads of 15-17 hours, it very difficult for students to fit Human Anatomy and Physiology into their schedules. Many students are forced to utilize their free elective hours in order to take BIOSC 222/223; however, Human Anatomy and Physiology is just too demanding to count as an elective. I suggest that BIOSC 222/223 should be allowed to count towards the Advanced Science requirement. The Microbiology curriculum contains a 15 hour requirement for Advanced Sciences. To fulfill these 15 hours a student can take any science course above the sophmore level, except for a microbiology course, with their advisor’s approval. The problem with including BIOSC 222/223 in the Advanced Science category is that many advisors tell studnets that this is not an option. The purpose of the Advanced Science requirement is to “culture” and broaden the interests of the student. I believe that BIOSC 222/223 will “culture” Microbiology students entering the health profession by opening their eyes and minds to the medical field they are preparing to embark in. I suggest that advisors allow their students to take BIOSC 222/223 to fulfill eight hours of the Advanced Science requirement.

TECHNICAL WRITING FOR MICROBIOLOGY STUDENTS

Microbiology deals with the “study of bacteria, viruses, yeasts, filamentous fungi, protozoa, and unicellular algae” (Undergraduate Catalog, 2005). As a senior in the microbiology program, my goal is to utilize technical writing to study and describe “structures, functions, and processes of reproduction, growth, and death” of these microorganisms at both the cellular and molecular levels (Undergraduate Catalog, 2005). The Microbiology major provides a thorough training in the basic microbiological skills, especially in a laboratory environment. While the core of my classes have focused heavily on chemistry, physics, and biochemistry, the curriculum has offered opportunities to culture my other interests, such as psychology and sociology, through a wide choice of electives. Training in technical writing is provided through numerous laboratory reports and in class PowerPoint presentations. I believe the Microbiology curriculum, as it stands now, adequately prepares students for the research field; however, students headed to medical school, dental school, or nursing school require more knowledge about the human body to be an effective technical writer. To investigate what type of technical writing will be valuable in the Nursing field, it is essential that I define technical writing and what it means to be a technical writer. Technical writing is a tool for the purpose of conveying information to a specific audience. In a learning environment, this audience is your teacher and peers. The Microbiology program encourages students to participate in a specified 491 class, such as Microbiology or Genetics. The 491 program allows students to work under a professor and develop a research project. Students have the opportunity to write, publish, and present their research throughout the year. To excel in a 491 class, technical writing is extremely important. Information must follow a structure that best represents the facts in a clear and concise form. Technical writing is simply another form of communication through which information is given or exchanged. “The goal of technical writing is to enable readers to use new technology or understand a process or concept” (Alred, 1996). When 491 students present their results at a forum they must translate technical information into easily understandable language for a diverse, but educated audience utilizing a direct, exact, and clear style of communicating. The speaker must assume that the audience has limited background knowledge on their topic. Because their audience may not be familiar with the procedures or background information described in the report or presentation, clear visuals and simple layout design will enhance the audience’s understanding. The first step to preparing an informative 491 project is to research and evaluate data. Then the information must be molded and presented in a way that is comprehendible to the intended reader of the poster or audience of the presentation. Technical refers to a specialized, structured way of writing, where information is formatted and shaped to make reading as precise, concise, and enjoyable as possible. To be a successful technical writer you must skillfully choose the right words and the most effective way to communicate your message. Through numerous laboratory reports and PowerPoint presentations I have mastered the technical writing required to be a microbiology student. Below I would like to highlight a few courses that have been very beneficial to developing technical writing skills in the Microbiology program.

COMMUNICATION 250

The Microbiology curriculum already requires students to take Communication 250. Reflecting on the skills and knowledge acquired from this course, I believe that this course is vital to the Microbiology degree. Because of my experience in Communication 250 I was equipped to organize and present my microbiology 491 research project clearly and confidently. In Communication 250 the point was stressed repeatedly to always have a purpose to your message because communication conveys facts, opinions, and suggestions to other people. In a high stress environment, such as a hospital, having a purpose to your message that you can convey quickly and efficiently will make you a more successful communicator and technical writer. Communications skills form the core of technical writing. According to the Society for Technical Communication (STC), “communication means to give or exchange information.” This broad definition covers all careers. Communication is a process because it is “always changing” and “always in motion.” There are many ways to communicate; however, Communiction 250 sharpened two different types of communication. Through the presentation of informative, persuasive, and descriptive speeches, Communication 250 strengthen my oral communication skills. By writing and organizing these speeches, my written communication and technical writing skills improved. As a nurse, oral communication skills will be useful to impress and comfort the patients I will be caring for. Written communication skills will help the doctors and other nurses to quickly and efficiently take care of the patient. The STC also divides communication into three main types: “technical, news media, and interpersonal.” Out of these three, I believe that the one type of communication that is most important as a nurse is interpersonal communication. “Interpersonal communication pertains our ability to connect with other people through a discussion of thoughts and feelings in which our ability to listen is just as important as our ability to talk.” I would have rephrased this definition, but I believe it drives the importance of communication home. Communication 250 teaches students to listen and to discuss what others are communicating, as well as communicate our own message. After a student gives a speech, peers offer constructive criticism. The professor also writes suggestions for improvement and praise for the skills the student mastered. This will benefit future nurses and doctors when they communicate with co-workers, patients, and a patient’s family.

ENGLISH 314

English 314 is also a rewarding course required to obtain a degree in Microbiology. The assisgnments are extremely useful and will benefit a student years after graduation. English 314 requires students to define technical writing and what it means in their chosen profession. Requirements include writing an advice and information letter, creating two different resumes, and meeting with a professional in your field to ask for advice. Every student should be required to take this class during their senior year because it prepares you to take your first step into the real world. Based on this course, I believe my chances of acceptance into the Accelerated BSN/MSN program at MUSC have tremendously increased.

IMPORTANCE OF TECHNICAL WRITING IN HEALTH CARE

The most beneficial assisgnment in English 314 requires students to interview a professional in their future field. I interviewed Staci Sinex, an intensive care nurse at MUSC in Charleston, SC. When questioned about writing and communication in a hospital environment she replied that clear communication is extremely vital. Throughout the interview I noticed that writing is a key tool for effective communication in a hospital. For example, when a doctor calls in an order, the nurse writes down the instructions and then repeats them back to the doctor to prevent miscommunication. However, frequently the nurses fail to repeat the order because they are in a hurry, distracted, or confident they understood which can led to medical errors. The American Hospital Association cites a common factor that contributes to medical errors: “miscommunication of drug orders.” The miscommunication can involve poor handwriting, confusion between drugs with similar names, misuse of zeroes and decimal points, confusion of metric and other dosing units and inappropriate abbreviations.” Staci informed me that nurses are required to take a medical terminology class to learn and understand medical abbreviations. In addition, nurses are only allowed to use approved abbreviations. Doctors are notorious for horrible handwriting; therefore, nurses must make sure that the physician writes a clear, legible order. Also, nurses must objectively write everything in the patient’s chart. There is a saying in the medical community that “if it wasn’t charted it wasn’t done.” Each write-up in the chart must be concise and thorough. If a high blood pressure is written down, the nurse must sight what actions she took-even if it was just to inform the doctor. Every conversation between the nurse and the patient’s family must be noted. When a nurse teaches a family member how perform a task, they must fill out a form. The nurse must state if the family member understood what they were taught or if they need more supervision. Writing everything in the patient’s chart can also protect you in court. The Society for Technical Communication also points out that communication across language barriers can be difficult. In a hospital there are many people that do not speak English. The RN I interviewed informed me that many patients speak Spanish; therefore, a few courses in Spanish would be beneficial. As you can tell, this in depth interview was very beneficial to understanding the importance of technical writing in nursing.

CONCLUSION

The Society for Technical Communication defines technical communication as “the process of gathering information from experts and presenting it to an audience in a clear, easily understandable form.” When writing a microbiology or chemistry lab report or presenting research about desert inhabiting methylotrophic bacteria, an expereinced technical writer can explain a complicated subject so that almost anyone can understand. Based on the 491 program, Communication 250, and English 314, I believe the Microbiology curriculum effectively prepares students for technical writing in their future profession. However, the majority of Microbiology students plan to enter the health care field after graduation and require the knowledge acquired from Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II to be an effective technical writer. Exposure to the information provided in these courses will improve technical writing in medical, dental, or nursing school. I strongly urge the Microbiology department to add BIOSC 222 and 223 to the course curriculum.

Revision to advice and information letter

July 20, 2005
Tammy Smith, RN
107 Ridgewood Trail
Belton, SC 29627
tcsmith@clemson.edu


Mrs. Deborah Roegee
800 N. Fant Street
Anderson, SC 29621



Dear Ms. Roegee,

My name is Tammy Smith; I have been an Associate Degree nurse for 19 years. I am a senior in the BSN program at Clemson University preparing to graduate in December 2005. I am contacting you because of the wonderful job you have done with the AnMed Health Women’s and Children’s Hospital. You are very influential person among the executive team at AnMed Health and would be an excellent person for me to talk to about the best ways to complete my preparation for a future position in management. I would like to make an appointment to meet with you for advice and information regarding preparing myself for a future position in management with AnMed Health. I know that management in the nursing field is very competitive and I would like to the correct steps to prepare myself professionally to take on additional responsibilities in preparation. Please understand, I am only asking for information and advice, not for a position. I should only require 15-20 minutes of you time for this session during which I will be asking for your advice on the path I need to follow to make myself a more attractive candidate for jobs with additional responsibility when one becomes available.

I will call you office next week to make an appointment with your assistant. Thank you for your consideration and time in this matter. I hope to meet with you soon.

Progress on group project - Hall, Smith, Palmer

Our website is up and running now! We are pretty happy with how things are coming along at this point. The links work fine, and the color scheme is starting to pull together. In the next few days we will be adding a few more sections, and maybe additional pictures. Then we will have Java City's owner take a final look so that we can make any last changes. Our goal is to make the website user friendly, while also making it interesting enough to draw in new customers, and we think we are on our way!

Joe and Tammy's project post #2

Joe and I have a few things left to work on. We are still waiting on pictures from someone in the band to add. We have sound clips now that we are trying to get added to a page and will still have to format the words and the background on the pages to make them look more presentable.

resume

i wanted to concentrate on my work experiance and show what responsibilities i have been able to handle, i have not decided how i am goin to change the resume to be specific for two different jobs yet though


Joseph Utley
jutley@clemson.edu
____________________________________
Permanent Address
16 Rainbow Rd.
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 757-2126
Cell: (843) 290-4644

OBJECTIVE
To acquire a job in civil engineering and gain valuable knowledge in the field.

EDUCATION
Clemson University Clemson, SC
Civil Engineering, First Semester Junior GPR 2.94

Work Experience
Volunteer Work Bluffton, SC
helping elderly neighbor 1995-2003
I would help my neighbor that was old and could not do everything around the house. I would cut and load firewood for him, mow his yard, and do various tasks in his garden.
Belfair Country Club Bluffton, SC
golf course range attendant 2001-2003
I completed various tasks helping around 150 members of the golf club. I would clean up the practice range, which included 6 practice greens, and on of the biggest driving ranges in the area.

Domino’s Pizza Hilton Head, SC
Pizza Delivery Driver Summer 2003
I delivered on average 30-40 costumers a night. I was in charge of taking money for the food orders and keeping track of all of the money for the entire night which could be up to 300 dollars. Also cleaned the resturaunt when i did the closing shift, wich included cleaning all the cooking utilities and moping the floors.

Sea Pines Hilton Head, SC
Directing Trafic 2004
I directed cars for the major events at Sea Pines Plantation, such as the MCI heritage of golf. In the job i would direct cars to the right place to park so we could fit as many cars in the plantation as possible.

Port Royal Golf and Tennis Resort Hilton Head, SC
cart attendant Summer 2005
My job included taking care of on average 100 people a day, i would clean their clubs, then make sure they did not leave any of their belongings when they left the course. I would also have to keep track of my money and report it correctly every day. I dealt with from 50 to 200 dollars a day. In this job i also would have to clean the carts, and make sure they were all there at the end of the day.

SKILLS
Microsoft: Word, Works, Excel, PowerPoint
AutoCAD
Windows 95/98/00/XP
Maple
Netscape Composer

HONORS/AWARDS
Life Scholarship Recipient
Honors Graduate of Hilton Head High School, 2003
Freshman Engineering Design Competition Finalist, 2003

Advice and Information Request Letter

Advice and Information Request Letter
July 27, 2005
Melissa Palmer
501 Berkeley Place Circle
Clemson, SC 29631
mpalmer@clemson.edu

Nicole Mullinax
99 Jonathan Lucas Street
P.O. Box 250160
Charleston, SC 29425

Dear Mrs. Mullinax,

I am interested in attending the College of Nursing at the Medical University of South Carolina. My name is Melissa Palmer and I am currently a senior, majoring in Microbiology at Clemson. In March, I expressed my interest in the College of Nursing and received an informaiton packet. I attended the College of Nursing Open House on Thursday, March 24, 2005. At the Open House, I gained very valuable information; however, as the Nursing Outreach Coordinator, I would like to meet with you and ask your expert advice. After graduation from Clemson University in May 2006, I hope to enter the Accelerated BSN/MSN Program at the College of Nursing. To ensure my acceptance, I would like to show you my resume and ask advice about the required essay. Most importantly I need your guidence to ensure that I am headed into the right nursing program. I believe that your advice will improve my chances of obtaining an acceptance to the College of Nursing at the Medical University of South Carolina.

Thank you,
Melissa R. Palmer
Microbiology Major
Clemson University

Resume

My resume is set up with what I think is an easy to follow format that is not to busy for the potential employeer. I have heading in bold so that they can see scan and look for what they want to focus on.





Tamala C. Smith
107 Ridgewood Trail
Belton, SC 29627
86-847-5191
smithtc@bellsouth.net

Objective: A rewarding career in nursing with the potential for advancement into management and leadership.

Education
Greenville Technical College Greenville, SC Associate Degree in Nursing 1986

Candidate for graduation December 2005 Clemson University-BSN
Member of Sigma Theta Tau-Nursing Honors Society

Professional experience
AnMed Health, Anderson, South Carolina
May 2003-Present
Analyzes, designs and researches clinical information system and processes, analyzes customer requirements, evaluates and revises existing clinical information systems, provides technical support to the users recognizing need to utilize appropriate resources for software and hardware problems. Plans and presents customer training sessions for patient care users, makes oral and written presentations to project teams and other departments. Initiates evaluation of nursing clinical information systems. Analyzes evaluation and determines needed changes. Initiates software and process changes based on the evaluation data. Performs routine maintenance and troubleshooting for end users as requested. Analyze, designs and performs system build within flow sheet builder after attending flow sheet builder and flow sheet builder reports classes in Dallas, Texas. Has functional knowledge of the Physicians Portal application, Horizon Patient Folder. Worked with QS system for Labor and Delivery charting, developing training materials for staff and monitoring progress with charting. Builds queries that gather data from Horizons Clinical system thru Business Objects. Provided support for go-live for all units within the hospital setting when clinical documentation was started. Provides on going education to end users. Develops education materials prior to implementation of upgrades, new applications or new charting screens. Keeps end users abreast of changes and updates. Working as needed on 3N to provide nursing care for postpartum mothers and newborns.

DHEC Home Health Services, Anderson, South Carolina
April 2001-May 2003
Provided support and coordinated daily operation of the clinical information software system. Provided training to all Anderson county personnel on operation of clinical information system. Provided ongoing training and updates to staff on computer system and changes to processes. Liaison between field staff, office personnel and agency administration for implementation and operation of software application. Provided first line product support for agency personnel using the clinical information system. Reported system errors and problems to Helpdesk and monitor resolutions of issues for agency. Mentored, supported, monitored progress of field and office staff in the use of laptop and desktops and clinical information software. Made joint visits with field staff during implementation of clinical system. Troubleshooting problems with clinical system. Worked with developers with problems that arose. Initial set up of all patients in the database. Provide clinical supervision for nursing and Personal Care Aides. Provide ongoing Quality Assurance. Held weekly OASIS reassessment conferences with clinical staff and follow up on recommendations made by audit committee. Prepared necessary reports required by South Carolina DHEC and participated in verification billing. Participate in disaster preparedness during hazardous weather or declaration of emergency.

October 1999-April 2001
Implement and initiate the In Home Prevention Services for Seniors program in Anderson County. Coordinate with central office consultants involved with the program. Supervise Personal Care Aides and Volunteer Coordinator that work with In Home Prevention program, developed plan of care and assignments for individual clients that included the personal care aides and volunteer services. Public speaking engagements to promote the In Home Prevention Program and senior issues.

February 1998- October 1999
Home Health Admissions Nurse, responsible for initial visit, assessment, setting up plan of care, referral for specific disciplines, referral to community agencies/resources as indicated. Coordination with primary case manager and nursing supervisor.


January 1992-February 1998
Manages, plans, coordinates and provides nursing services to patients and their families. Completes nursing assessment and develops plan of care to meet patients’/families’ needs.
Provides home health services to homebound patients. Coordinates services with Medical Social Worker, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapist, Registered Dietician and Home Health Aides. Planned, supervised, implemented and evaluated care for individuals and families referred for In-Home Prevention Services for Seniors. Managed caseload for home health patients and coordinated all care.


Greenville Memorial Hospital, Greenville, South Carolina
November 1990-April 1992
Neonatal Intensive Care-Care of 2-6 premature or sick infants working
with Nursing Assistants, Physicians and Neonatal Nurse Practitioners,
staff nurses and families of the infants. Placed nasogastric tubes for
feeding, IV placement and IV therapy, feeding, weights and daily care.

May 1986-November 1990
Labor and Delivery-Care of 2-3 laboring patients working with family
members, Physicians, Nurse Anesthetist, Scrub Technicians, and staff
nurses. Monitor fetal heart rate patterns and interpreted patterns, report
to Physicians as indicated. Perform NSTs and interpret as needed. Obtain OB history on new admissions. Care for women during labor and delivery and care for infant at delivery. Circulate in obstetrical operation room for emergency cesarean section, tubal ligations and other gynecology emergencies as needed.
Recovery of patients in obstetrical recovery room after surgery.
Care of high risk pregnant patients and care of compromised patients
post delivery including patients with central lines, arterial lines, and
Swan lines. Charge nurse as needed, making assignments and
assisting other staff as needed. Starting IV and maintain IV care
insertion of foley cath, drawing labs as needed, injections as ordered.

Awards received

· Member of Sigma Theta Tau Gamma Mu Chapter
· Employee of the Year for Appalachia I Public Health District for 2002
· Employee of the Month-September 2002
· Commissioner Monthly Award for Excellence for the Epidemiology team- October 2002
· Commissioner Monthly Award for Excellence for Go-Live team-July 2002
· Commissioner Monthly Award for Excellence for Staff Morale
· Committee-April 2002
· Commissioner Monthly Award for Excellence for Hurricane Floyd Disaster Relief-September 1999

Resume

With my resume I hope to obtain a Graduate Assistantship so I designed it to be simple and reader friendly. I began with my objective and then included my college education followed by relevant course work that pertains to the specific job I am seeking. I then listed my work experience from the most recent backwards. i highlighted the activities and positions I held which would be most important to my success as a Grad Assistant in the Clemson Fund Office. Finally, I listed my former skills and activities that show what a versitile person I am and what a versitile employee I could be. The copy/paste made this format not come out correctly but it looks very nice in the word document!

Casey Andrews Smith
26 Foy Creek Drive
Clemson, SC 29631
(864) 506-0652
csmith@clemson.edu


OBJECTIVE
To obtain a Graduate Assistantship in an annual fundraising office for a university.

EDUCATION
August 2002 – Present Clemson University, Clemson, SC
Major: Communications
Minor: Social Sciences
GPA: 2.91/4.0
Expected Graduation Date: May 2006

Relevant Course Work
Intermediate Financial Accounting Communication Research Methods
Principles of Macroeconomics Intermediate Spanish
Principles of Microeconomics Organizational Communications
Business Statistics Technical Writing

WORK EXPERIENCE
Summer 2005 Internship in the Development Office of the Piedmont Hospital, Atlanta, GA
Input data into the most recent state of the art fundraising software, Raiser’s Edge.
Promoted the Centennial Celebration at Piedmont Hospital to potential donors.
Interviewed the Executive Staff of the Piedmont Healthcare System and wrote evaluations of their self presentations.
Entertained numerous donors who had donated over 1 million dollars.

Internship at GolinHarris, PR Firm,
Atlanta, GA
Pitch stories to TV stations and newspapers for our high profile clients.
Found research, investigated and compiled strategies and execution materials, and put together an entry that won the Phoenix Achievement Award for Public Relations.

May 2004–Present
Undergraduate Assistant to Director of Annual Giving Ann Smith and Assistant Director of Annual Giving Lynn Story, Clemson University, Clemson, SC
Acknowledged the donations of each of Clemson’s Annual Giving Clubs Membersand alerted alumni to upcoming events being held in their honor.
Phonathon Captain, Clemson Fund
Supervised up to 26 Student Phonathon Callers per evening for 3 hours per semester. Asked for, received, recorded pledge donations made by alumni to the Clemson Fund through the Phonathon.

May 2001-December 2003 Waitress and Illegal Identification Detector
TD’s of Clemson, Clemson, SC

August 1999-May2001 Answered phone calls, placed orders for carry -out and deliveries, and cooked gourmet pizzas at a reasonable price.

SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
Centerfielder, 6 years, Carolina Crush, Greenville, SC
Experienced in Raiser’s Edge and Student Phonathon
Expertise in working with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
Member, College Choral, First Baptist Church, Clemson, SC
Member, Chamber Orchestra, 5 years, Daniel High School, Central, SC

resume

The format of my resume is chronological. I emphasized my work experience and I want to revise my reasearch paper/491 awards under academic. I think this is the type of resume that they are looking for at the College of Nursing at MUSC. If anyone has suggestions to make my resume look or sound better let me know!


Melissa Ryan Palmer
13 Pristine Dr.
Greer, SC 29650(864)
915-2806
mpalmer@clemson.edu

OBJECTIVE

To obtain acceptance to the Accelerated BSN/MSN Program at the College of Nursing at the Medical Unviersity of South Carolina.

EDUCATION

Clemson University (2002 – Present)
Major: Microbiology
GPA: 3.31/4.0
Expected Graduation Date: May 2006

WORK EXPERIENCE

Chophouse ‘47 (2005)
Hostess
Pixie and Bill’s Restaurant (2004-2005)
Server and Hostess
Lifeguard and Pool Manager for Chemquatics (2000-2005)
Lifeguard 2000
Pool manager 2001-2005
Maintained pool environment to DHEC standards, facilitated public
relations with public and pool governing bodies, and supervised swimmers’
safety
Jewelry Outlet (2002-2005) Part-time
Sales associate
Eastside YMCA (2002-2003)
Lifeguard
Swim Instructor
Lifeguard at Wade Hampton Gardens Pool (1999)
Maintained pool environment to DHEC standards and supervised swimmers’
safety

CERTIFICATIONS(need to go back and look up)

Water Safety Instructor (2002-present)
CPR (1999-2005)

LEADERSHIP

Alpha Delta Pi Sorority
Offices Held:
Property Manager: Conducted property needs assessments and
instituted property renovations and upkeep as necessary. Coordinated
cleaning and maintenance crews.
Director of Social Enrichment: Planned and coordinated five social
functions for over 300 people for the 2004-2005 academic year. Duties
included the coordination of entertainment, refreshments, transportation,
and site location.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Volunteer at the Greenville Free Medical Clinic (2004)
Assisted dentists during extractions, sterilized instruments, and gathered
patients’ history
Bookstore Volunteer at Christ Church Episcopal (2005)
Decorated the display window and arranged store layout to increase sales
Ronald McDonald House (2002-2005)
Participated in Alpha Delta Pi fundraiser, which resulted in a $5,000
donation to the Ronald McDonald House of Greenville
Bi-annual visits to the Ronald McDonald House of Greenville to interact
with cancer patients and their families

ACADEMIC

Invited to join the Nation Honor Society (2005)

Awarded American Microbiology Society Scholarship for research project (2004)
Participated in Conference: Presented results and published paper (2205)—need to revise with help from my advisor

Resume

My resume is designed to seek a Civil Engineering position. I started off with my name and contact information. I then stated my Objective, to clarify what type of job I am applying for. I went on to show my education credentials, and made sure to specify my emphasis area within engineering. When listing my Work Experience, I tried to emphasize the things I have done that require a great deal of responsibility, and fast thinking. I then went into the activities I have been involved in, and the honors and awards I have received. I figured that this would give a potential employer an idea of how much I can handle at one time. Lastly, I listed the computer programs I am familiar with that would be potentially used in this field.


Lindsay Hall
13823 Piedmont Vita Dr
Haymarket, VA 20169
(703) 754-6101
Lrhall@clemson.edu

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position within the field of structural engineering and design.

EDUCATION
Clemson University Bachelor of Science, to be completed May 2006
Major: Civil Engineering with a Structural Emphasis
GPA: 3.12 on possible 4.0 scale

EXPERIENCE
Habitat For Humanity - Teen Group Leader
Organized activities for forty teenagers
Provided leadership with the building process of three homes
May 2003, May 2004

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Engineering Intern
Attended Dam Research Meetings with Government Officials
Became Familiar with GIS Computer Programming
Learned quick problem solving of complex problems
June 2004-July 2004

Piedmont Country Club - Golf Camp Counselor
Organized and Planned activities 50 youth
Responsible for planning and scheduling of events
June 2003-July 2003

Manhattan Construction Company - Estimating Intern
Created technical proposals for multimillion dollar jobs
Participated in multimillion dollar construction bids
Interacted with architects from various firms
May 2005-August 2005

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Member, American Society of Civil Engineers
Member, Society of Women Engineers
Member, Clemson University Steel Bridge Team
Member, Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority

HONORS AND AWARDS
Treasurer, Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority
Standards Committee, Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority
Scholarship Chair, Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority
Deans List 2002 - 2003
Jack McCormac Scholarship Recipient

COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Excel, GIS Computer programming, Auto CAD 2004, Various Estimating Software Packages

REFERENCES
Upon request.

Guess What Guys???

I finally got my U drive to work so our you can take a peak at our crude first draft if you like :)
people.clemson.edu/~csmith ( hey tammy, we are one letter away from having the same email address! Nifty huh?)