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It takes initiative to willingly add to your workload for the purpose of improving your writing ability. Since there is not a GPA incentive for this class, improving our writing competence is reward enough for being here.

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One of the unique aspects of this course is the emphasis on reflection. The extra step of not only relaying what I did in an internship, job, or class; but how it prepared, changed, or inspired me to seek out new opportunities. The transfer of learning will be in how I relay these reflections to future employers or opportunities.

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In creating an online portfolio, we show a good understanding of what employers (our audience) might want from us.

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Those of us who are in this course did so out of the want to be a better writer and not because we were required to take an intensive writing course.

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I expect to further develop my writing skills in an effort to support my future career aspirations.

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 Assignments in other classes where having the BLUF and being concise were appreciated by the Professors

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 Assignments in other classes where having the BLUF and being concise were appreciated by the Professors

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I always felt like I had to intentionally undercut my accomplishments and my abilities. This is the first time I've been challenged to sell myself in a way that felt honest and meaningful.

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I've learned, about writing, that just because a person has strong writing skills, it doesn't mean they're able to market themselves well through their writing. It's a more specialized skill.

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It isn't required for graduation, so the fact that we were willing to endure the extra work load illustrates a passion for learning, which will also result to long term success in the future.

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At first, I found myself highly skeptical of the necessity of utilizing the BLUF. It seemed repetitive and unnecessary to put a summary of your essay before you started writing. But after spending a semester reading hundreds of articles, peer-reading essays, and composing my own essays, I see the utility. Often, I don't really have the time or the interest to read every single word on the paper. A BLUF gives me a much better idea about what I will be reading, and why I should take the time to read something. A good BLUF captures my attention and makes me want to read something, while a poor BLUF, or a lack of BLUF tells me that I don't need to spend time reading the essay!

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I came from a background with heavy emphasis on literary analysis and research papers. When I started writing for the Bush School, I was really intimidated. When you compare the different styles (literary analysis compared to policy brief, for instance), it can seem like a completely different language. This class has given me the tools I need to write memos, policy briefs, and everything in between. I am far more confident in writing succinctly and sharpening my writing.

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We have deliverables at the end of each week that can be shared with others on our ePortfolio that demonstrate the competencies we learn here

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I think the emphasis placed on knowing your audience is key. Skills, experiences, and even what details are shared and how should all be done through the lens of the target audience.

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This class demonstrates initiative because it requires a willingness to add additional and not required work to an already business schedule. It also shows a willingness to strive towards excellence as it helps students achieve the Medal of Excellence.

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improvement in grades and comments from professors outside this course

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I strive for deeper meaning in providing/describing events

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I strive for deeper meaning in providing/describing events

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Emphasis on the BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT.

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A good definition of my own profile will help me looking for the most appropriate job for me, and it will also help me better showing my abilities, skills and knowledge in a structured way.

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The reflections completed in this class have helped me simplify and concisely explain the skills that qualify me for a position. Furthermore, it has made it easier to identify key experiences that I'd like to share in a cover letter.

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I now write all my papers as if a future employer will use them to gauge my competencies

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Overall improvement in writing skills as a whole.

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Since we started the course, I think differently about the way I start an essay. How do I research an issue? What kind of writer am I?

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Since we started the course, I think about

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I expect to utilize the skills that I have learned in the majority of my class. This class has taught me different techniques to manage a writing assignment and ways to develop concise and insightful thoughts. I think these assets will prove valuable in any Bush School course.

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The online portfolio is an example of what I have done in the past, but it also shows what I am willing to do in my future job.