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We are actively taking initiative to improve our writing! It's not a required course and we're not receiving credit for it.

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We are actively taking initiative to improve our writing! It's not a required course and we're not receiving credit for it.

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writing for the audience will make my communication better across disciplines 

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writing for the audience will make my communication better across disciplines 

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Because this class is not required, the individuals that choose to take this class are demonstrating initiative by purposely participating in a course that is meant to improve your writing skills and knowledge base.

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Being brief in getting your message across is key to getting information understood by your audience.

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We are attempting to improve our writing abilities at the beginning of our master's degrees rather than waiting till the end just to get the certificate.

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We are attempting to improve our writing abilities at the beginning of our master's degrees rather than waiting till the end just to get the certificate.

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Apply new skills to writing assignments for class.

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Apply new skills to writing assignments for class.

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actively write to facilitate for the reader - not me the writer 

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actively write to facilitate for the reader - not me the writer 

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I used to use a more narrative style of writing with a lot of "fluff" to fill up space, but now I try to utilize BLUF and more efficient writing.

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It allows me to think critically and creatively when writing papers about myself. I take initiative in writing constructively and perfectly expressing my views and opinions in an informative manner.

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I approach writing from a different point of view than I did before taking this class.

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It encourages to student to reflect on their acquired skills and their real-world applicability. Furthermore, we are encouraged to take ownership of our own online professional image by branding ourselves using an ePortfolio.

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It encourages to student to reflect on their acquired skills and their real-world applicability. Furthermore, we are encouraged to take ownership of our own online professional image by branding ourselves using an ePortfolio.

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The BLUF approach to writing has allowed me to change my approach to writing and has made me think of my writing in a completely different way.

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Learned the importance of clear and concise writing. Also how much time is saved by using the inside out approach

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Learned the importance of clear and concise writing. Also how much time is saved by using the inside out approach

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I will continue to apply the writing lessons I have learned to the rest of my coursework and career.

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I will continue to apply the writing lessons I have learned to the rest of my coursework and career.

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Reflections about my professional skills and experiences can help me prepare for interviews.

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Reflections about my professional skills and experiences can help me prepare for interviews.

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You show initiative by taking this class because, aside from wanting the MoE, it demonstrates that you want to, at the very least, improve your writing skills.

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Writing assignments using the techniques we learned in class i.e. BLUF, inside out approach

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Writing assignments using the techniques we learned in class i.e. BLUF, inside out approach

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This course demonstrates initiative because this is a requirement for the Bush Medal of Excellence - something that is not required, but is an honor. Many other students are not planning to go for the medal, so I believe we are demonstrating initiative by being here.

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This course demonstrates initiative because this is a requirement for the Bush Medal of Excellence - something that is not required, but is an honor. Many other students are not planning to go for the medal, so I believe we are demonstrating initiative by being here.

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By using our limited time to do an additional non-required course, we are able to demonstrate our desire for lifelong learning. 

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By using our limited time to do an additional non-required course, we are able to demonstrate our desire for lifelong learning. 

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It has improved my written communication and organizational skills.

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All of our essays are our evidence.

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utilizing the skills we've learned in other contexts and then adding that work to the ePortfolio to demonstrate my learning

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utilizing the skills we've learned in other contexts and then adding that work to the ePortfolio to demonstrate my learning

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I have more resources to help me develop my writing strategy for an assignment.

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I have more resources to help me develop my writing strategy for an assignment.

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I will be able to take the information I learned in this class and apply it to future writing assignments in other classes.

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It taught me to prioritize important information and value other people's time when communicating.

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It taught me to prioritize important information and value other people's time when communicating.

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Writing reports, essays, memos, reflections, and summaries will be an often occurrence in life. You might as well learn how to do it well sooner rather than later.

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I've learned that having a twenty page paper does not mean I get my point across. I now try to complete all things with BLUF, especially in my writings for school and professional

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I've learned that having a twenty page paper does not mean I get my point across. I now try to complete all things with BLUF, especially in my writings for school and professional

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I am applying the techniques I have learned in this class to my other classes.

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Written artifacts from this course including our essays and ePortfolio

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Written artifacts from this course including our essays and ePortfolio

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By creating our e-portfolio and applying our new writing skills to our future essays. 

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By creating our e-portfolio and applying our new writing skills to our future essays. 

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Applying these lessons into our careers/studies. 

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Applying these lessons into our careers/studies. 

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Brevity is key in business and government writing, so learning how to keep our writing concise will prove valuable in our future careers.

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I learned the importance of BLUF, how to write concisely and clearly, and how to keep my readers interested in my writings.

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Using skills learned in this class in other classes, and while applying for jobs

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Using skills learned in this class in other classes, and while applying for jobs

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This class is not required, so I easily could have not enrolled in favor of more free time

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Our essays themselves have been about reflection, or learning and how we are learning and changing throughout life.

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Creative thinking. Thinking outside the box.

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We are taking initiative by doing the work and wanting to receive the medal of excellence.