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Just another stupid thread....
Here is great advice, if you have the opportunity
Submit your first papers as you normally would. Prior to submitting your second paper, take your work to the English Department/center and ask them to critique your writing style and grammar usage. Follow their recommendations and then submit the new version. Then compare your grades.
Here's why.
I have been in the work place for 20 years; the last ten have involved quantitative analysis and problem solving. I have written public policy and research papers as well as taught Graduate Students for Rutgers University.
In my classes, I would send on average 40-50% of the class to the writing center.
1. Incorrect grammar usage or poor style impacts the ability of the writer to convey their message.
2. The greatest skill you may offer an employer is the ability to speak and write correctly. No one will care if you can add numbers or present theoretical arguments if the reader has to struggle through your writing.
3. Many companies look favorably upon individuals who emphasize strong written and verbal communication skills. - That's why many will immediately discard resumes with incorrect "," or ";" usage. You would not believe the number of people who think the follow sentence is correct.
John, Julie, Susan and Mike combined their talents to create a quartet.
or cannot tell me why the following sentence is correct.
It started to rain; we went to the theater.
It's ok to start party, but effective communicators are promote long before poor communicators.
Here is great advice, if you have the opportunity
Submit your first papers as you normally would. Prior to submitting your second paper, take your work to the English Department/center and ask them to critique your writing style and grammar usage. Follow their recommendations and then submit the new version. Then compare your grades.
Here's why.
I have been in the work place for 20 years; the last ten have involved quantitative analysis and problem solving. I have written public policy and research papers as well as taught Graduate Students for Rutgers University.
In my classes, I would send on average 40-50% of the class to the writing center.
1. Incorrect grammar usage or poor style impacts the ability of the writer to convey their message.
2. The greatest skill you may offer an employer is the ability to speak and write correctly. No one will care if you can add numbers or present theoretical arguments if the reader has to struggle through your writing.
3. Many companies look favorably upon individuals who emphasize strong written and verbal communication skills. - That's why many will immediately discard resumes with incorrect "," or ";" usage. You would not believe the number of people who think the follow sentence is correct.
John, Julie, Susan and Mike combined their talents to create a quartet.
or cannot tell me why the following sentence is correct.
It started to rain; we went to the theater.
It's ok to start party, but effective communicators are promote long before poor communicators.
