Acquiring quality verbal and written communication skills is an asset to my personal and career success. During the course of this semester in English102 I have been challenged to write to the best of my growing ability while following the strict MLA format and guidelines. Since it has been over ten years since I have taken the prerequisite for this course, English101, I was filled with a lot of self-doubt. I did not believe that I would be able to finish this course with a passing grade. This course has helped me reacquire and maintain quality written communication skills, which will be used to strengthen my verbal communication skills. These skills have given me a greater confidence in my writing and communication abilities. Acquiring quality
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English courses provide the basic skills needed for writing and verbal communication in other college courses. The style and format used for writing in this course will attribute to success in the necessary writing during future courses needed to earn my degree. Since quality written communication skills lead to quality verbal skills, these skills will also be beneficial for college interviews. Once I obtain an Associates degree in general studies, I plan to move forward towards a Bachelor’s degree and eventually a Masters of Social Work degree. Acceptance into the programs needed for my degree will depend on an interview process amongst various other factors. The quality verbal communication skills I have learned through this course will benefit me during the interview process. Superior written and verbal communication skills are necessary for a successful college …show more content…
Even from the beginning of searching for employment these skills are necessary. The first impression made on a potential employer is the cover letter and resume. The quality of written communication skills that I have learned in this course will guide me in constructing a cover letter that is compelling and professional. I am also able to write a resume that is clear, organized, and free of spelling and grammatical errors. Once hired, social work requires extensive written documentation. This written documentation can range from emails, to case specific reports, to referrals between agencies. Social work can sometimes involve legal preparation as well, which would require immaculate writing and verbal communication skills to uphold in the court
English courses provide the basic skills needed for writing and verbal communication in other college courses. The style and format used for writing in this course will attribute to success in the necessary writing during future courses needed to earn my degree. Since quality written communication skills lead to quality verbal skills, these skills will also be beneficial for college interviews. Once I obtain an Associates degree in general studies, I plan to move forward towards a Bachelor’s degree and eventually a Masters of Social Work degree. Acceptance into the programs needed for my degree will depend on an interview process amongst various other factors. The quality verbal communication skills I have learned through this course will benefit me during the interview process. Superior written and verbal communication skills are necessary for a successful college …show more content…
Even from the beginning of searching for employment these skills are necessary. The first impression made on a potential employer is the cover letter and resume. The quality of written communication skills that I have learned in this course will guide me in constructing a cover letter that is compelling and professional. I am also able to write a resume that is clear, organized, and free of spelling and grammatical errors. Once hired, social work requires extensive written documentation. This written documentation can range from emails, to case specific reports, to referrals between agencies. Social work can sometimes involve legal preparation as well, which would require immaculate writing and verbal communication skills to uphold in the court