Proofing Assignments
Splitting a run-on sentence into two smaller sentences can fix the problem by adding this punctuation mark.
What is a period?
Maintaining this type of contact with your audience conveys confidence and helps build connection.
What is eye contact?
A method for giving feedback that starts and ends in a positive way
What is the compliment sandwich?
Before sending an email, always do this to check for errors in grammar and spelling.
What is the proofreading (or editing)?
To gain more information so they can make an informed decision, critical thinkers use this skill
What is active listening?
You can turn a fragment into a complete sentence by rewriting it as this, a concise statement with a subject, verb and predicate.
What is a simple sentence?
To keep your audience's attention, avoid reading directly from these during your presentation.
What are slides (PowerPoint)?
If you don’t understand your teacher’s feedback, it’s important to do this for clarification.
What is asking a question?
Contains 2-4 words that describe your email
What is the subject line?
This process, often used in critical thinking, involves breaking down a problem into smaller, manageable parts.
What is analysis?
To avoid fragments, ensure that every sentence contains both this noun and an action word.
What is a subject and verb?
Before delivering a presentation, it's essential to do this to ensure confidence and clarity.
What is practice?
Reflecting on feedback helps you grow as a writer and ensures you avoid making the same this in the future.
What are mistakes?
It's a good habit to include these three elements: a greeting, a clear message, and this final expression of thanks
What is the closing?
When solving a real-world problem, a critical thinker evaluates all possible solutions and chooses the one that best fits the situation using this skill.
What is decision making (or problem solving)?
Adding one of these words, like "and," "but," or "so," can properly link independent clauses to make a compound sentence
What is a conjunction?
To combat nerves before a presentation, focus on this type of slow, steady action to calm your body and mind.
What is taking a deep breath?
“Try rephrasing this for clarity” is an example of this type of feedback, focused on helping you improve.
What is constructive feedback or criticism?
When writing an email, it's good practice to organize your message into these for clarity.
What are paragraphs?
In discussions, this critical thinking skill helps you understand the other person’s point of view before responding.
What is empathy?
Proofreading ensures you catch these tiny punctuation marks that may be misplaced or missing.
What are commas (or punctuation marks)?
This physical aspect of delivery, including gestures and posture, can communicate confidence and enthusiasm.
What is body language?
After receiving feedback, making changes to your work based on the suggestions is known as this process.
What is revision or editing?
This principle of email writing encourages avoiding unnecessary details to keep the message focused and respectful of the recipient's time.
What is keeping it concise and to the point?
Critical thinkers avoid making these, which are decisions or judgments made without sufficient evidence.
What is making assumptions?