I won't always post a message after posting grades, but I am doing so this time with some thoughts about the grading.
If I were asked, "What did the MBAs do best in this assignment?" I would say, "Use persuasive words, as they were requested."
Overall, it appears that everyone (there are a couple of exceptions) can identify and use persuasive words. In many cases the letters needed more persuasive words, but all and all, students did a pretty good job with this part of the assignment.
If I were asked, "What did the MBAs not do so well with this assignment?" I would say, "Use English properly."
Most of you should enroll in programs offered by GUST's Student Success Center (SSC). Basic English counts throughout this course, and I urge you to consult the Basic English & Clarity Rubric so that you will know what to expect. Errors in English usage result in lost points -- please keep that in mind. In many cases with this first assignment, had a student simply proofread the material before sending it to me he or she could have saved at least several precious points.
In an MBA course, students must demonstrate that they can come up with ideas, think strategically, organize their thoughts, and then express their thoughts professionally in English. English usage is only part of the process, but if you can't use the language, how are you going to communicate? Even if you can think and organize well, if you can't express your ideas correctly -- then what? Please give that some thought . . . and if I told you to seek help with English, please do!
If I were asked, "What did the MBAs do best in this assignment?" I would say, "Use persuasive words, as they were requested."
Overall, it appears that everyone (there are a couple of exceptions) can identify and use persuasive words. In many cases the letters needed more persuasive words, but all and all, students did a pretty good job with this part of the assignment.
If I were asked, "What did the MBAs not do so well with this assignment?" I would say, "Use English properly."
Most of you should enroll in programs offered by GUST's Student Success Center (SSC). Basic English counts throughout this course, and I urge you to consult the Basic English & Clarity Rubric so that you will know what to expect. Errors in English usage result in lost points -- please keep that in mind. In many cases with this first assignment, had a student simply proofread the material before sending it to me he or she could have saved at least several precious points.
In an MBA course, students must demonstrate that they can come up with ideas, think strategically, organize their thoughts, and then express their thoughts professionally in English. English usage is only part of the process, but if you can't use the language, how are you going to communicate? Even if you can think and organize well, if you can't express your ideas correctly -- then what? Please give that some thought . . . and if I told you to seek help with English, please do!
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