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Hey guys! Welcome to my blog! My goal for this is to creatively yet effectively teach you about what I've been learning about technical writing. No matter what career path you explore in the nutrition field, it is vital to know how to acquire the skill set to communicate effectively and efficiently with others.

P.S. that's me on the right! ☺️☺️☺️


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  1. Sam GrabelleMarch 24, 2019 at 5:40 PM

    Your About Me and Welcome seem to overlap too much, but they are both very welcoming and your conversational tone is great.

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