Updates from class today:

1. No office hours tomorrow, Tuesday, 10/22.

2. I'm shifting the due dates for Assignment #3 to give everyone enough time to work on the project. The new dates are as follows:

• Rough Draft for Peer Review: Monday, 10/28
• Due Date: Monday, 11/04
• Deadline: Monday, 11/11 (last day the assignment will be accepted)

3. Generally, Assignment 3 has four pieces. I'll post more info later this week: 

• Find a job posting that you want to apply for
• Create a resume for that posting
• Compose a cover letter to go with the resume
• Add your memo to me with any details I need to know

Each group will test the directions of another group in the class. Here's what you'll do:

1. Please locate the directions in the "Final Version of Pamplin Directions" topic in the Forums.
2. As a group, test the directions by attempting to follow them to the specified location and back. 
3. As you follow the directions, note any places where the directions are missing information, are confusing, or have other problems.
4. When you get back to Pamplin 3008, go to the "Feedback for Pamplin Directions" topic in the Forums, and add a New Conversation with the subject line "Feedback for [insert group name here]." 
5. Answer the following questions to give the writers feedback on their directions:
   • How easy/difficult were the directions to follow? Did you make it to your destination and back in a reasonable amount of time?
   • What missing information, confusion, or other issues did you encounter as you tried to follow the directions?
   • Do the directions have the expected elements (for instance, clear, numbered steps, use of imperatives, a clear, effective title)? If anything is missing, please explain.
   • Comment on the layout and design of the directions. Are they clean and uncluttered? Are any graphics appropriate and integrated?
   • Add any final advice, comments, and/or encouragement on the directions.
6. After you've completed your feedback post in the Forums, complete the In-Class Writing for today.

Feedback Assignments:

• Alpha checks Golf's Directions
• Bravo checks Foxtrot's Directions
• Charlie checks Delta's Directions
• Delta checks Echo's Directions
• Echo checks Charlie's Directions
• Foxtrot checks Bravo's Directions
• Golf checks Alpha's Directions

Each group will test the directions of another group in the class. Here's what you'll do:

1. Please locate the directions in the "Final Version of Durham Directions" topic in the Forums.
2. As a group, test the directions by attempting to follow them to the specified location and back. 
3. As you follow the directions, note any places where the directions are missing information, are confusing, or have other problems.
4. When you get back to Durham 261, go to the "Feedback for Durham Directions" topic in the Forums, and add a New Conversation with the subject line "Feedback for [insert group name here]." 
5. Answer the following questions tot give the writers feedback on their directions:
   • How easy/difficult were the directions to follow? Did you make it to your destination and back in a reasonable amount of time?
   • What missing information, confusion, or other issues did you encounter as you tried to follow the directions?
   • Do the directions have the expected elements (for instance, clear, numbered steps, use of imperatives, a clear, effective title)? If anything is missing, please explain.
   • Comment on the layout and design of the directions. Are they clean and uncluttered? Are any graphics appropriate and integrated?
   • Add any final advice, comments, and/or encouragement on the directions.
6. After you've completed your feedback post in the Forums, complete the In-Class Writing for today.

Feedback Assignments:

• Alpha checks Bravo's Directions
• Bravo checks Alpha's Directions
• Charlie checks Foxtrot's Directions
• Delta checks Echo's Directions
• Echo checks Delta's Directions
• Foxtrot checks Charlie's Directions

Before you submit the final version of the directions for your group, test them by following them to your group's location and back.

Once you think you have all the right information, check for the following 

1. Do you have a clear, effective title? 
2. Are the directions numbered?
3. Is each action presented in a separate step? 
4. Do the steps use imperative verbs?
5. Are any graphics  crisp and well-lit? Are they referred to in the text?
6. Do the directions have a clean, uncluttered look?
7. Are any dangers, warnings, cautions, or notes clearly indicated?
8. Did you proofread for spelling and grammar errors? 

To get some practice with instructions, you will work with a group of 3 to 4 people to create a set of directions for how to get from our classroom to another location in Durham and back to the classroom. 

9/23: Get started, take notes, post draft in the Forums for this class. Use your group name & "draft" as the subject.

9/25:
2:30 to 3:00: Test your directions and make any corrections.  Post the finished version in the Forums, with group name & "final" as subject. 
3:00 to 3:30: Another group will try out your directions and give you feedback.  
3:30 to 3:45: In-class writing will happen at the end of class.  You'll tell me what group you were in, who you worked with, and what roles you played (what you did) in the group.

Please include the names of your group members with each forum post.

These are the locations you'll provide directions to:

1. Alpha Group: Sandy G. Dalton, ISE Course Management and Outreach Secretary (113 Durham)
2. Bravo Group: Back door closest to Perry Street Garage (it's pouring rain, and you want to stay inside as long as possible)
3. Charlie Group:  Dr. Jeffrey H. Reed, Director of Wireless @ Virginia Tech (432 Durham Hall)
4. Delta Group:   Center for Engineering Logistics Distribution (CELDi) (109 Durham Hall)
5. Echo Group:  Hume Center for National Security and Technology (454 Durham Hall)
6. Foxtrot Group:  Mary E Kasarda, Associate Professor, ME (311 Durham)
7. Golf Group: Allen B. MacKenzie, ECE (461 Durham)
8. Hotel Group: Manufacturing Processes Center (189 Durham Hall)

You may assume that the person is seated in the first row in the classroom and that the person can use the stairs.

Do NOT under any circumstances bother the fine people working in the offices used in this activity.