Assignment: Routine Message Exercise
Complete this exercise only if you have finished watching the lecture videos on pre-writing and organization. The homework is designed to practice your skills in writing an organized paragraph. Specifically, the components of the homework include:
Part I: Listen to the video on powerless language.
Part II: Carry an index card for two days and "check" every time you catch yourself using a disfluency/powerless language during everyday conversations.
Part III: Write a paragraph about your powerless language use. The paragraph should have a clear, concise topic sentence, supporting evidence, transitions, and a mini-conclusion. Your paragraph should address the following questions:
i. What powerless languages/disfluencies did you use most (i.e., report your checks)?
ii. When did you use these disfluencies most?
iii. What change did you notice over the two days, if any?
iv. How do you plan to improve in the future?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.