These writing pieces are all from my classes at Michigan State University from 2002-2006. Professional and current work samples are available by request.
Grant Writing
Petco Grant (pdf)
Researched and wrote grant for a non-profit dog rescue mission, A & S Rescue, located in Chicago, Illinois. This piece highlights my persuasive grant writing skills. The requirements for the grant submissions are located here.
Technical
Ballot
re-design + report (ballot, pdf;
report, pdf)
Redesigned the Florida presidential ballot for better usability.
Research was done to determine how different ballots have been designed
in the past and the pros and cons of different methods. Usability testing
was also done on the re-designed ballot.
Library
Usability Report (pdf)
Usability report written for the Michigan State Libraries in which
the language on the website homepage was analyzed for clarity, understanding,
and conciseness. This report highlights my skills as a technical writer
and my ability to conduct and analyze usability testing.
Web
Cherokee Allotment
Informational, interactive CD-rom about the Cherokee Allotment period. Information topic included governments, citizenship, and culture. Produced with a team of 12. Directly responsible for Citizenship page. This project highlights my knowledge of Macromedia Director and Adobe Premiere along with research skills and the ability to write in an informational style.
Cherokee Allotment site (requires Shockwave)
Eco Cosmetics website
Website for a fictional cosmetics company, Eco Cosmetics. This work highlighs my knowledge of web design principles, CSS, php, Macromedia Dreamweaver and Flash, database organization, and usability principles and testing.
Project Wireframe
Project Mockups
Final Eco Cosmetics Website