Assignment 6: Collaborative Writing Project Issues/Progress Report

I honestly have to admit that I didn’t really like the idea of putting together a group project. I usually like to work on my own; therefore, no one else’s grade is depending upon my work. No one would be waiting on me to complete something. I wasn’t to sure how this project would work out or even what we had to do. I am glad my group is very small. It is so easy for the both of us to call each other to discuss ideas. We do not have to relay messages to anyone else. We both are really easy going on this project and the decisions have been easy and very agreeable between the two of us. My group partner and I are both organized people like to have a plan of action. We are ready to get this project going and get it completed. We were a little nervous at the beginning when one of our partners was not responding to emails. Not sure what happened to her, but we have continued and working smoothly.

The collaborative writing project that my group is working on is creating a newsletter on writing a cover letter for a job application. This newsletter will take a lot of research to put it together. You want to make sure you have reliable information, especially if it is something that has the potential to be used by other college students to help in this course. At this point the topics that will be covered are; 8 steps to an efficient cover letter, the 3 types of cover letter, sample cover letter, and cover letter template. This newsletter should be completed by the projected due date.

This project is coming along on schedule. I have almost completed most of the research. I have parts of the newsletter put together. There is still much left to be completed. I would like to add websites addresses for cover letter templates and sample letters to the newsletter. So far I have not come across any unexpected events. Just have to focus and get the project completed. I think this project will be completed one day this week. It is added to my list of many things to work on this week.

I think the overall product will be very informative. It will also help me to complete an accurate cover letter for my resume. Even though I will have a job at the same school I am currently working, I do not plan on being there forever. I am looking forward to seeing everyone’s completed projects. I am sure they will all benefit me and not just future students of this class. Writing is still not one of my favorite subjects, but I am kind of getting the hang of it. Just need to catch up on my blogs. I hope this project continues to go as smoothly as it has been going. My partner and I will make frequent phone calls or send email to check the progress of this project. It helps keep each other motivated to complete it and not just slack.