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J.K. Rowling
J.K. Rowling
Personality, Beliefs, Values, and Passions
I enjoy (question 1):
· Travelling with my dear husband
· Spending quality time with family and friends
· Having long conversations over coffee
· Writing
· Listening to Music
· Caring for my pets
· Cooking
· Teaching
I am (question 4):
· Curious
· Learning-for-learning’s-sake motivated
· Passionate
· Skeptical
My three most important values related to writing are (question 5):
· Practice, practice, practice.
· Know your audience.
· Do plenty of research.
My three most important values related to technology (question 6):
· Useful
· User-friendly
· Affordable
Does age determine technology awareness (question 12)?
It does but only to an extent. In my work as an instructor, I notice that younger students are usually the most tech savvy; however, I believe that almost anyone can master technological awareness with enough curiosity, perseverance, and practice.
Do I Use Social Media? (Question 9)
Yes, I use Facebook ads manager to create ads for the NAU Foundation.
My feelings on Social Media (question 15):
I believe social media is a versatile and affordable tool for businesses and organizations to reach and communicate with their audiences.
Non-Web Writing Experience (Question 2)
As a communications specialist for the NAU Foundation, I have written and edited content for the annual report, the Pine Magazine, and the Insights newsletter.
Digital/Web Writing Experience (Question 3)
I have written donor impact stories, gift announcements, and movie reviews.
Technical/Professional Writing Style Knowledge (Question 14)
I have a good understanding of the principles of technical/professional writing but need more hands-on experience to become a solid writer.
(X)HTML/Computer Language Experience (Question 10)
I have a good understanding of what XML is but lack experience.
My Devices (Question 8):
· 15’’ Lenovo ThinkPad
· iPhone 12
Monitor Resolution (Question 7):
· 1360 x 768 pixels