The candidates are discussing an unspecified situation or issue. Each candidate provides three reasons to support their point of view on the topic. They explain their first, second and third points along with examples for each. In conclusion, they reiterate their overall perspective on the matter.
Psychometric tests attempt to objectively measure aspects of your mental ability or your personality. Psychometric tests are
a standard and scientific method used to measure individuals' mental capabilities and behavioral style. Psychometric tests
are designed to measure candidates' suitability for a role based on the required personality characteristics and aptitude (or
cognitive abilities). They identify the extent to which candidates' personality and cognitive abilities match those required to
perform the role. Organizations use the information collected from the psychometric test to identify the hidden aspects of
candidates that are difficult to extract from a face-to-face interview. They are statistically examined, and are constructed to be
objective and unbiased. This is done by using standard methods of assessment so that everyone is presented with the same
questions and instructions for completing them.
Week 1 – Homework
Part I:
1. Three competencies for which I feel I am currently strong are:
(Explain why you feel it that way? Each section should be written with at least three paragraphs (with a minimum of three to four sentences each) of commentary, which is in addition to any quoting from the listing you may choose to do. It may be helpful to explain your thought process and provide examples to give explanation to your descriptions of why you feel that way).
a. I look for meaning not only in words but also in nonverbal behaviors. (Explain why you feel that way?)
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b. Because communication is inevitable, irreversible, and unrepeatable, I look carefully for hidden meanings, am cautious in communicating messages that I may later wish to withdraw, and am aware that any communication act occurs but once. (Explain why?)
c. Instead of looking at the punctuation patterns, I also look at the patterns that others might be using in order to understand better the meaning communicated. (Explain why?)
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a. Three competencies for which I feel I currently need improvement are:
a. I am sensitive to the feedback and feedforward that I give to others and that other gives to me. (Explain .
Psychometric tests attempt to objectively measure aspects of your mental ability or your personality. Psychometric tests are
a standard and scientific method used to measure individuals' mental capabilities and behavioral style. Psychometric tests
are designed to measure candidates' suitability for a role based on the required personality characteristics and aptitude (or
cognitive abilities). They identify the extent to which candidates' personality and cognitive abilities match those required to
perform the role. Organizations use the information collected from the psychometric test to identify the hidden aspects of
candidates that are difficult to extract from a face-to-face interview. They are statistically examined, and are constructed to be
objective and unbiased. This is done by using standard methods of assessment so that everyone is presented with the same
questions and instructions for completing them.
Week 1 – Homework
Part I:
1. Three competencies for which I feel I am currently strong are:
(Explain why you feel it that way? Each section should be written with at least three paragraphs (with a minimum of three to four sentences each) of commentary, which is in addition to any quoting from the listing you may choose to do. It may be helpful to explain your thought process and provide examples to give explanation to your descriptions of why you feel that way).
a. I look for meaning not only in words but also in nonverbal behaviors. (Explain why you feel that way?)
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
b. Because communication is inevitable, irreversible, and unrepeatable, I look carefully for hidden meanings, am cautious in communicating messages that I may later wish to withdraw, and am aware that any communication act occurs but once. (Explain why?)
c. Instead of looking at the punctuation patterns, I also look at the patterns that others might be using in order to understand better the meaning communicated. (Explain why?)
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a. Three competencies for which I feel I currently need improvement are:
a. I am sensitive to the feedback and feedforward that I give to others and that other gives to me. (Explain .
ESEC 419 Literally Literate
Expository Writing Structure
Academic writing requires presenting your sources and your ideas effectively. The first element involves “entering a conversation about ideas” between you – the writer- and your sources to reflect your critical thinking. This template allows you, the writer, to organize your ideas in relationship to your thesis, supporting evidence, opposing evidence and the conclusion of the argument.
Step 1: INTRODUCE – In a paragraph structure, your first sentence is your Topic Sentence and its purpose is to introduce to your reader the content of the sentences that comprise the paragraph. It should be specific enough to separate it from the rest of the essay, but general enough that all elements in the paragraph can relate back to this one sentence.
Pick a sentence option from A, B and C and complete.
A) Introducing “Standard Views”
1. Americans today tend to believe that ____________.
2. Common sense seems to dictate that _____________.
3. It is often said that ____________.
4. One would think that _____________.
5. Many people assumed that ______________.
B) Making What “They Say” Something you say
1. Everyone has always believed that ____________.
2. As children, everyone probably used to think that _____________.
3. Although everyone would admit that he/she should know better by now, one cannot help thinking that ___________.
4. While one likely believes __________, one should also believe ___________.
C) Capturing Authorial Action
(X=the author’s name or the name of the person being quoted)
1. X acknowledges that _________.
2. X agrees that __________.
3. X argues that ___________.
4. X believes that ___________.
5. X claims that ___________.
6. X complains that ___________.
7. X concedes that __________.
8. X demonstrates that __________.
9. X emphasizes that ___________.
10. X insists that __________.
11. X observes that __________.
12. X questions whether ___________.
13. X refutes the claim that __________.
14. X reminds us that ___________.
15. X reports that __________.
16. X suggests that __________.
17. X urges us to __________.
Step 2: REPRODUCE– In order to back up your assertions, to make your point more valid, you will need to cite evidence or concrete detail from the works you are reading, statistics, stories and anecdotes, etc.
Pick a sentence option from D and complete.
D) Introducing Quotations
1. X states, “__________.”
2. According to X, “___________.”
3. X himself writes, “___________.”
4. In her book,_________, X maintains that “___________”
5. In X’s view, “_____________.”
6. X agrees when she writes, “____________.”
7. X disagrees when he writes, “____________.”
8. X complicates the matters further when he writes, “_____________.”
Step 3: EXPLAIN– Now that you have cited evidence, you need to explain your opinion about why the evidence is important. Using the sentences below, write TWO sentences that comment on the significance of the concrete .
1. Good morning to the examiners and all candidates. The situation i have been given is
I would like to give 3 reasons for my point which is __________,___________,_____________.
There are 3 reasons to support my point which is ___________,___________,____________.
My point is __________,____________,____________so to elaborate i would like to discuss it.
I think that ___________,___________,_____________is the best idea .
Firstly, i think that ________ this is because _________moreover,________ for example, __________.
Secondly, another reasons is _______ in addition,__________ for instance ______________.
Finally, in my opinion, ______________furthermore _____________ a good example is __________.
In a nutshell, I feel that ________________ tq.
Agree ;
I agree with you
I see your point!
That’s an interesting perspective
Disagree ;
I’m sorry, but i disagree
I don’t see eye to eye with you
That’s not a good idea/suggestion
Interrupting ;
Excuse me, may i interrupt please?
I’d like to add something please?
May i say something?
Pardon me, but could i add something please?
Questioning ;
So, what do you think, candidate X?
How about your point of view?
Candidates X, would you like to give us your opinion?
Does anyone agree with me?
I don’t understand, can you please repeat?
Any suggestions?
2. HELEN (CANDIDATE A)
Good morning to the examiners and all candidates. The situation i have been given is ______ .
I would like to give 3 reasons for my point which is __________,___________,_____________.
My first point is ______. This is because________ . For example __________. That’s why I think that
_____.
My second point is _________. This is because________ . For example __________. That’s why I think
that______ .
My third point is _________ . This is because ______. For example _________. That’s why I think that
_________ . In conclusion, I still agree that ___________ . Thank you.
Agree ;
I agree with you
I see your point!
That’s an interesting perspective
Disagree ;
I’m sorry, but i disagree
I don’t see eye to eye with you
That’s not a good idea/suggestion
Interrupting ;
Excuse me, may i interrupt please?
I’d like to add something please?
May i say something?
Pardon me, but could i add something please?
Questioning ;
So, what do you think, candidate X?
How about your point of view?
Candidates X, would you like to give us your opinion?
Does anyone agree with me?
I don’t understand, can you please repeat?
3. SHAMFEEZAH (CANDIDATE D )
Good morning to the examiners and all candidates. The situation i have been given is ______ .
I would like to give 3 reasons for my point which is __________,___________,_____________.
My first point is ______. This is because________ . For example __________. That’s why I think that
_____.
My second point is _________. This is because________ . For example __________. That’s why I think
that______ .
My third point is _________ . This is because ______. For example _________. That’s why I think that
_________ . In conclusion, I still agree that ___________ . Thank you.
Agree ;
I agree with you
I see your point!
That’s an interesting perspective
Disagree ;
I’m sorry, but i disagree
I don’t see eye to eye with you
Interrupting ;
Excuse me, may i interrupt please?
I’d like to add something please?
May i say something?
Pardon me, but could i add something please?
Questioning ;
So, what do you think, candidate X?
How about your point of view?
Candidates X, would you like to give us your opinion?
Does anyone agree with me?
I don’t understand, can you please repeat?
*Right, so we all agree that __________. Does anyone have anything else to say? Otherwise’s let’s bring
this discussion to a close. Thank you for your contribution to this discussion.
4. VENESSA (CANDIDATE D )
A very good morning I wish to the examiners and all candidates. The situation i have been given is ______ .
There are 3 reasons to support my point which is ___________,___________,____________.
My first point is ______. This is because________ . For example __________. That’s why I think that
_______.
My second point is _________. This is because________ . For example __________. That’s why I think
that______ .
My third point is _________ . This is because ______. For example _________. That’s why I think that
_________ . In conclusion, I still agree that ___________ . Thank you.
Agree ;
I agree with you
I see your point!
That’s an interesting perspective
Disagree ;
I’m sorry, but i disagree
I don’t see eye to eye with you
Interrupting ;
Excuse me, may i interrupt please?
I’d like to add something please?
May i say something?
Pardon me, but could i add something please?
Questioning ;
So, what do you think, candidate X?
How about your point of view?
Candidates X, would you like to give us your opinion?
Does anyone agree with me?
I don’t understand, can you please repeat?
5. SYAHMINA (CANDIDATE B)
A very good morning I wish to the examiners and all candidates. The situation I have been given is ______ .
There are 3 reasons to support my point which is ___________,___________,____________.
My first point is ______. This is because________ . For example __________. That’s why I think that
_____.
My second point is _________. This is because________ . For example __________. That’s why I think
that______ .
My third point is _________ . This is because ______. For example _________. That’s why I think that
_________ . In conclusion, I still agree that ___________ . Thank you.
Agree ;
I agree with you
I see your point!
That’s an interesting perspective
Disagree ;
I’m sorry, but I disagree
I don’t see eye to eye with you
Interrupting ;
Excuse me, may I interrupt please?
I’d like to add something please?
May I say something?
Pardon me, but could I add something please?
Questioning ;
So, what do you think, candidate X?
How about your point of view?
Candidates X, would you like to give us your opinion?
Does anyone agree with me?
I don’t understand, can you please repeat?
*Good morning everyone. We are here to discuss _______ . We have four suggestions, which are
___________ . Candidate X, would you like to share your opinion with us?
6. JENIFASUMA (CANDIDATE B )
A very good morning I wish to the examiners and all candidates. The situation I have been given is ______ .
My point is __________,____________,____________so to elaborate I would like to discuss it.
My first point is ______. This is because________ . For example __________. That’s why I think that
_____.
My second point is _________. This is because________ . For example __________. That’s why I think
that______ .
My third point is _________ . This is because ______. For example _________. That’s why I think that
_________ . In conclusion, I still agree that ___________ . Thank you.
Agree ;
I agree with you
I see your point!
That’s an interesting perspective
Disagree ;
I’m sorry, but I disagree
I don’t see eye to eye with you
Interrupting ;
Excuse me, may I interrupt please?
I’d like to add something please?
May I say something?
Pardon me, but could I add something please?
Questioning ;
So, what do you think, candidate X?
How about your point of view?
Candidates X, would you like to give us your opinion?
Does anyone agree with me?
I don’t understand, can you please repeat?
7. (CANDIDATE C)
Good morning to the examiners and all candidates. The situation i have been given is ______ .
My point is __________,____________,____________so to elaborate i would like to discuss it.
My first point is ______. This is because________ . For example __________. That’s why I think that
_____.
My second point is _________. This is because________ . For example __________. That’s why I think
that______ .
My third point is _________ . This is because ______. For example _________. That’s why I think that
_________ . In conclusion, I still agree that ___________ . Thank you.
Agree ;
I agree with you
I see your point!
That’s an interesting perspective
Disagree ;
I’m sorry, but i disagree
I don’t see eye to eye with you
Interrupting ;
Excuse me, may i interrupt please?
I’d like to add something please?
May i say something?
Pardon me, but could i add something please?
Questioning ;
So, what do you think, candidate X?
How about your point of view?
Candidates X, would you like to give us your opinion?
Does anyone agree with me?
I don’t understand, can you please repeat?