checklist for ensuring that a report fulfills its goals.
It is nice to have a checklist like this to ensure that you have covered everything that you needed to in a report
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18. Literature Review
I did not know there was this many types of reports!
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The type of report is often identified by its primary purpose or function, as in an accident report, a laboratory report, a sales report, or even a book report
reports are very important in college in different courses
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To avoid plagiarism, always record your sources so that you can credit them in your writing.
Very good habit to get into; making sure your resources are credible and crediting your resources after using them!
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As you learn to spot key signs of information that will not serve to enhance your credibility and contribute to your document
Things I usually look for when making sure a site or resource is credible is things like an address where something can be located, how organized the website is and other attributes that just make me believe it is a credible human behind it.
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Good list of things to check for before using something as a source.
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Therefore, it is always important to look beyond the surface of a site to assess who sponsors it, where the information displayed came from, and whether the site owner has a certain agenda.
Important to get your information from credible sources!
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plagiarism
Very present in today's society and it is important to learn how to avoid it.
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infringement of copyright law
Really easy thing to forget! It is extremely easy to log on to Google and get a picture quickly but Copyright laws do not only apply to texts!!
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Instead of making a claim that skydiving is completely safe, you may want to state that your school complies with the safety guidelines of the United States Parachute Association.
Good way to think about approaching a situation like this and how to address it professionally.
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Your goal is to maintain and enhance your credibility, and that of your organization, at all times.
I think this is an important thing to keep in mind when writing, it is easy to forget.
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Use a laser printer to get crisp letter formation
I've never really thought about the impact of the type of printer you use before reading this statment.
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By mirroring the employer’s language and submitting your application documents in accord with their instructions, you convey a spirit of cooperation and an understanding of how to follow instructions.
My dad informed me of this as well. He told me, depending on who and where the resume is going and intended for, it is smart to mold it to what the employer or person is looking for and meet their expectations doing so.
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egal name.
This is very important; nicknames often become familiar and we can even forget it is not the name that is on legal documents, etc.
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They expect it to be clear, accurate, and up to date
Keeping it up to date is something I often forget to do! I did not have an on-hand resume up until a few weeks ago shockingly. I feel much more comfortable having one now that is ready to be used at any time!
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A résumé will represent your skills, education, and experience in your absence. Businesses increasingly scan résumés into searchable databases.
I really enjoyed reading this article; the only knowledge I have about building my resume and creating my resume comes from my father. Having additional information like this really helps to gain different persepctives and information as to how to go about it.
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Key Word Section
I never knew that this was something that could be included on resumes! I guess mine is currently not large enough to need a key section, but when the time comes that it is it is nice to know!
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so never post anything you wouldn’t want your employer (current or future) to read, see, or hear
This is a problem I believe our generation really faces. Social media was not exactly relevant prior to 2000's and so generations prior to use entering into the workforce and their own careers did not have to worry or think about if what they have put out onto the internet will later come back to bite them in the butt. With this being said, I believe it is very important to make sure if you do participate in social media that you only post what you want people to see, not just one specific person, etc.
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is clear and concise,
I need to work on making my writings concise and clear.
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Similarly, writing that is easy to read is not the same as “dumbed down” or simplistic writing
It is very nice to read this! I often thing writings I do that do not include "big" words might be viewed as dumbed down or too simple to be respected.
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An individual with excellent communication skills is an asset to every organization
Having good communication skills will help you achieve many different things in your life! This is a very true and powerful statement.
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You want to make a good first impression on your friends and family, instructors, and employer.
This reminds me of how it was when you were in grade school and even high school and you would make sure to plan ahead as to what you were going to wear on the first day of school. The goal was often to make a good impression on your peers and teachers. The same principles can be applied to when you are older and entering into a more professional first day/first meeting as well!
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Take a look at your clothes
I believe physical appearance and how you portray yourself to others does have an impact on how you are treated and how much respect you recieve from others. Sometimes you may not want to believe this is true but it is important to realize that judgement based off of appearance is important and relevant.
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receiving end of your communication, and act accordingly.
Very good way of puting this into perspective! The golden rule can be applied to many different things.
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Concise means brief and to the point.
I have a hard time often being conciese and brief. I find myself rambling too often or using excessive words to get my point across. My goal is to make my writing more clear and to the point.
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transitional statement
In my high school, english teachers really focused on transition words and transitional statements; i'm glad they did because I use them now in almost all my writings.
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least one rough draft
I think this is very important; having a rough draft allows you to have someone read over it, gain different perspective, and correct small mistakes to make an overall stronger compoisition in the end.
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