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Writing Samples
Sky Writing — The newspaper's editor has asked for a full page article and the deadline is fast approaching. What to write?
The Life of Buddha — This is the second of a three-part article about Buddhism for the eZine LooseLeaf. This piece is about Buddha the man. Who was he?
Community Healthcare Laboratories Dis-eased by Victoria’s Plans — The British Columbia government takes bold measures to pare its overall budget. Is their plan to send body fluid testing to the lowest bidder prudent?
Coffee Culture — It's increasingly difficult to find an urban commercial street that lacks a coffee bar. Who are the people populating coffee bars and what's the attraction?
Feels Like Home by Norah Jones — Her first album was a phenomenal success. Can this fresh talent on the music scene meet listeners' expectations with the release of her second album?
The Universal Gospel Choir — Don't be fooled by the name. This group of 50 unified voices presents infectious performances of spiritual music from a spectrum of religions.
Man of Lists — A profile of accomplished British Columbia writer Chuck Davis — newspaper writer and author of several books.
The Name Behind Douglas College's Library — A profile of Bill Hughes — a highly successful and generous man. Hughes is a retired manager of CKNW, former member of the NHL Board of Governors, and former owner of the Vancouver Canucks.
Caribbean Discovery — For four summers in a row, my wife and I hosted sailboat cruises in the Virgin Islands. This personal-narrative piece recounts one of many wondrous times in the islands.
Summers at the Family Farm — My grandparents owned a farm north of Edmonton, Alberta. My family spent many summers vacations there. It was a great place for city kids, but it was not without danger. This personal-narrative piece recalls a frightening event.
Corporate Internal Communications Plan.pdf — The fictional Tisarana Tea Company is undergoing an expansion. It has enjoyed success as a Vancouver-based company with the originating Granville Island location and outlets in Burnaby and Surrey. As part of its expansion strategy, it requires an internal communications plan.
A Summary of Linda Flower and John R. Hayes’ "A Cognitive Process Theory of Writing" — In their article, "A Cognitive Process Theory of Writing" (1981), researchers Linda Flower and John R. Hayes report the findings of their study using a new model to observe the processes writers employ in the act of composition. How do writers write?
A Fair Memory — At Vancouver's Pacific National Exhibition, I had an opportunity to have some fun with the presenter of a cooking show.
Plan for !TreePad™ Manual.pdf — Technical writing is a challenging genre requiring clarity, plain language, and concise writing. I enjoy the challenge. This manual was a college project.