This is it

Well here it is, the last bit of the class. I enjoyed writing my final paper, because I will be using at work as well as here. This class has taught me that technical writing is very important, especially when it comes to getting your point across to your audience, boss, or whom ever will be reading it. I know that everything that was learned in this class, will be utilized each step in my career. From writing technical data about gear and products that I test, to fire reports, medical reports, and instructing various classes throughout my career.

Week 9 & 10

Well here it is, almost done with the class. Seems like just the other day we started. I am excited to write the paper, because it will serve two purposes. One will be to pass this class, but the other is, I will actually be able to use this at work and put the paper to good use. Well I hope everyone has a great weekend and Happy Thanksgiving.

Week 7 & 8

Well this class if flying by. I am really enjoying learning what you can and can not use for your own personal use or that of a company. I really had no clue that just about everything was copy write. I did know that if you used it for learning/teaching that it was okay. I only knew this because I am a certified instructor for the State when it comes to fire fighting, and that was one of the big things they hit on. But it is truly amazing what all is out there that is has copy write and what you have to due to ensure that you are using the correct things in order not to break any laws.

Week 3-6

Well I have to say that I have been very busy and neglected posting on here the past few weeks. Lots going on, along with a lot to learn. I never appreciated the websites that I frequently visit until now. I never knew how much work was involved during the process of building a site. I have learned a lot about a blogging. I never had really understood or heard of it before this class. I also have learned that doing good research is critical for being great at speaking and also for writing technical data. The ethics portion of this class has also taught me that every thing that you do and analyze should be done so with the ethics in mind. My job requires the use of great ethics and I have always tried to do so in my personal life in everything I do.

Week 2

Well here is week 2 already. So far the most important thing that I have learned is that, no matter what you write, it is very important to understand the audience that will be reading your technical writing. Because of this is might cause you to change some of your jargon or how you talk to the audience. When I go to court on something, the jury may not understand advanced medical terms, so should I have to write something down, I might want to use simple terms. However, if I am writing to my department or a doctor, I would want to use advance medical terms. The last thought of week 2 is GO DAWGS!!!

Week 1

Greetings to all. This being week one and nothing to reflect upon yet, I figured I might as well introduce myself to everyone, since that seems to be the going thing when you first join a online class. That being said, I am Jason Smith and I live in Gwinnett County, in the city of Buford. I was born and spent most of my life in Fayette County Georgia, until I joined the Air Force at age 18. From there I traveled the country and was able to participate in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. I am married to a wonderful wife and we have a three year old beautiful baby girl. She has me wrapped around her finger and is a daddy's girl. I am currently employed as a full time Gwinnett County Firefighter, and I absolutely LOVE my job and what I do. I have been doing this for almost 5 years here and I hope that this is the only job I ever have. This is my last semester and I will graduate from West Georgia Technical with a Fire Science Associate Degree. I can't wait to be finished, but then I'll just find something else to do. Well I guess that's pretty much me in a nut shell, I look forward to working with everyone online and wish everyone the best of luck.

~Jason