Change Your Tone!
Fill in the blank. Apply your self assessment paper to your ___.
Career! Make sure when writing this assignment that it is not only focused on self growth, but rooted in a career lens.
What is a runon sentence? How do you fix them?
A runon sentence is when two or more independent clauses (aka, complete thoughts) are joined incorrectly, usually without punctuation, or with only using a comma. You can fix them with periods, semi-colons, or comma conjunction pairs.
What is missing in this sentence? How would you rewrite/add to it: I love Management class because it is the best class at Muhlenberg.
Use some evidence to back it up! Example: Management class is the best class at Muhlenberg because we have projects where we teach the class a topic of our choice in management, which makes us better presenters, work in groups to guide us in collaboration skills, and have several writing assignments that strengthen our craft in writing.
What would you add to fix this sentence? "Avoiding conflict is bad."
Add more specifics! Avoiding conflict in what context? How is it bad? Why does that matter?
What are some tools you can use to make sure your tone is consistent in your writing?
Reading out loud, write as you would talk for the first draft, don't edit as you write, but rather write first then edit to help keep your voice consistent in the moment.
Fill in the blank. It is good to have a ___ in sentence length within your essays.
Variety!! Try not to strictly have short, choppy sentences, or long, hefty sentences, but rather a combination of both short and concise and long and detailed sentences.
What makes evidence "concrete"?
If it's specific and tangible proof based on facts, observations and/or reliable sources.
What is a common writing/editing mistake some newer writers might make?
Trying to edit while they write their draft! Try writing your draft in its whole and then go back and edit it, instead of trying to do both at the same time.
What should you imagine your reader does not have when writing your self assessment paper?
Context! You should always be providing context and imagine that the audience is not just Professor London!
Rewrite this sentence: I am tired, I am going to bed.
I am tired. I am going to bed.
I am tired, so I am going to bed.
Because I am tired, I am going to bed.
What is incorrect about this sentence: "The textbook mentions how handling your own stress and wellbeing is essential to being a proficient manager."
There is no evidence cited at the end.
What is an important note to keep in mind when writing your self assessment paper and writing about a specific time something went wrong in your work area?
Focus on the parts you can control (yourself) rather than the other's behavior. While you can mention the impact of others during your work, this is a self assessment paper of yourself, not others.
What is incorrect with this sentence: “Teamwork is an area of management in which I think I thrive”
The "I think"- you should be more direct and confident in listing your skills!
How would you rewrite this sentence: I love Management class I go every week.
I love Management class; I go every week.
What is the proper way to cite something in MLA format after quoting a text?
(Author Last Name Page Number) and a period after.
EX: "Communication skills are a common area that beginning managers struggle in" (Smith 265).
What is incorrect about this sentence? "Management throughout the years has evolved into what it is today.”
It's too obvious, the reader most likely knows this/doesn't need to be told this in the essay.
What is something you need to be consistent of in your writing in regards to tone? How do you accomplish this?
Voice! Balance your authentic and true personality with the content of the paper and discipline of your writing craft.
How would you rewrite these sentences: Teamwork is an important skill in my job as a camp counselor. Teamwork is a skill that comes up every day at camp. When working, I have to rely on my teamwork skills to get through the hours.
There's too much repetition of "teamwork" and "skill"- try finding synonyms instead!
What is incorrect about this sentence? " '1 in every 5 managers deal with high level stress each day in their work environment' " (Smith 45).
There needs to be some kind of introduction to the quote, rather than having it dropped in the middle of your writing. For example, "The textbook states that..."
"In my opinion, I believe that due to the fact that communication skills shows up in almost every day to day occurrence, it is most likely the actual most important skill to have in Management."
There's too much "fluff" in this sentence- it can be more direct! Ex: Communication is the most important skill to have in Management. (then you'd go on to list the reasons why, of course)