Document Development Exposition: Workplace Correspondence

Explain in detail your document’s development from planning to finish, describing your
challenges, how you overcame them, and what you learned.

Planning
During the planning phase, two documents were developed: a memo and an email. The memo
provided a comprehensive update on the threat of storm surges and coastal flooding, highlighting
the need for immediate action and proposing a solution. The challenges addressed in both
documents included the increasing occurrences of storm surges and coastal flooding, the need for
research and collaboration, infrastructure improvements, and public awareness. These challenges
were overcome by emphasizing the importance of understanding the problem through research,
fostering collaboration and partnerships, investing in coastal infrastructure, and engaging the
community. The key takeaway from these documents is the importance of a comprehensive and
integrated approach that combines research, collaboration, infrastructure improvements, and
community engagement to mitigate the impacts of storm surges and coastal flooding.

First Draft (for peer editing)

The challenges faced included organizing the information effectively, ensuring clarity and
conciseness, and addressing all the necessary points. To overcome these challenges, I focused on
structuring the documents with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion, and revised the content
for clarity and coherence. Peer editing was utilized to obtain feedback and make necessary
improvements. The key takeaway from this process is the importance of multiple iterations and
external feedback to enhance the quality and effectiveness of written communication.

Second Draft (for your packet)

The challenges faced included organizing the information effectively, ensuring clarity and
conciseness, and addressing all the necessary points. To overcome these challenges, the writer
focused on structuring the documents with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion, and revised
the content for clarity and coherence. Peer editing was utilized to obtain feedback and make
necessary improvements. The key takeaway from this process is the importance of multiple
iterations and external feedback to enhance the quality and effectiveness of written communication.

Final Draft (for your portfolio)

During the final draft phase, the memo and email underwent revision based on feedback from the
professor. Challenges included addressing specific comments, ensuring the documents met the
desired academic standards, and refining the language and structure. These challenges were
overcome by carefully analyzing the professor's comments, making necessary revisions to address
them, and conducting thorough proofreading to eliminate errors. The key takeaway from this phase
is the importance of taking feedback seriously, using it as an opportunity to improve the quality of
writing, and striving for a polished final product that meets the required academic criteria.
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