Over the years I have written and edited a broad range of materials, including media releases, blog posts, social media messaging, educational resources, training materials, online learning modules, annual reports, a commercial textbook, and an open textbook. Below are some examples, as well as brief descriptions that include the purpose of the project, target audiences, and tools used.
Project purpose: To remix and adapt several open textbook chapters into a customized compilation for my classes
Tool used: Pressbooks
Target audience: First year university students completing a business communications course
Online learning modules example
Project purpose: To allow students to identify changes they can make to their lifestyle to reduce their risks of cancer
Tools used: Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Camtasia, content management system, social media
Target audience: Up to 60,000 post-secondary students in BC spread across multiple geographically separate campuses
Project purpose: To highlight research successes from the past year as an indicator on ROI
Tool used: Microsoft Office
Target audience: Research donors (past, present, and future potential); university and health authority stakeholders; others interested in brain research
Blog post editing example
Project purpose: To bust the myth that UV exposure (and skin cancer risk) in Canada can be justified for the sake of vitamin D intake
Tools used: Microsoft Office, content management system, social media
Target audience: General public