purposive Flashcards

1
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Requires technology which has become mainstream in business. The use of computers and other gadgets makes communication between the interviewer and candidates simple and effective.

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Online Interviews

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2
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can be done using technological innovations like computers and software
applications.

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Virtual meetings

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3
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Your first paragraph must be very convincing. It tells your reader that you are the best
person for the job. It also emphasizes that you have the set of skills and experience that make you
the ideal candidate for the post.

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The Introductory Paragraph

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4
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____ of your cover letter should show the summary of your qualification,
organized around the job description and person specification. Describe in this section what you
have accomplished, your expertise, and your special skills needed for the job.

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The Main Section

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5
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Your closing paragraph should be written concisely and neatly. It should make clear what
action the reader will be taking after reading your cover letter. But don’t sound arrogant.

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The Closing Paragraph

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6
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A ______, on the other hand, is more detailed and can be more than
two pages. It covers your entire career history. It has a clear chronological order listing the whole
career of the individual.

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cv

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7
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______are the usual meetings that are conducted by people in the same venue
and in person.

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Face to face meetings

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8
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_ is an important aspect of face to face meeting.

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Feedback

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9
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are formal letters used for business-to-business, business-to-client, or client-
to-business correspondence. Business writing should be clear and concise.

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Business letters

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10
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_State who you are, the name of your company or organization, and your position or role. Remind the reader of your relationship to him/her, if necessary.
Use clear, specific language to request the endorsement (clearly describe what it is that you
would like endorsed).

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Preparing Endorsement

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11
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A_follow-up letter is best written after a business meeting, or a job interview, or after making
a great business contract. It provides an avenue for continued communication and connects the
points discussed and agreed during the previous meeting.

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A follow-up letter is best written after a business meeting, or a job interview, or after making
a great business contract. It provides an avenue for continued communication and connects the
points discussed and agreed during the previous meeting.

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12
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Always consider your audience and your company, and choose words, terms, or abbreviations that will deliver your message appropriately and effectively.

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Texting

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13
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is very useful for messages for personal or business purposes. It contains slightly more
content than a text message

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Email

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14
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As “in house” or company’s documents, memoranda, or memos, are one of the most adaptable
document forms used in professional settings. They are usually used for asking and giving
information, company policy, business reports and proposals. They are often used to inform but they
are sometimes to persuade.

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Memos

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15
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refers to a style of expression that researchers use to define the intellectual boundaries of their disciplines and specific areas of expertise.

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Academic Writing

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16
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The analysis of research problems in diverse disciplines is often complex and
multi-dimensional. Hence, it is significant that you use language that fits your audience and
matches your purpose.

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Language.

17
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Unlike journalistic or fiction writing, the overall structure of academic
writing is formal and logical.

A

The Overall View.

18
Q

The overall tone refers to the writer’s voice in a written work. It is what the
readers might perceive as the writer’s attitude, bias, or personality.

A

Academic Tone.

18
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refers to the linguistic choices a writer makes to
effectively convey an idea or a standpoint.

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Academic diction

19
Q

To establish the narrative tone of their work, scholars rely on precise words and
language.

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Punctuation.

20
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represent a pause that is longer than a comma, but shorter than a period in a sentence.

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Semi-colons

21
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should be limited to introducing, announcing or directing attention to a list, anoun or noun phrase, a quotation, or an example/explanation; joining sentences; and expressing time, in titles, and as part of other writing conventions.

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Colons

22
Q

should be limited to connecting prefixes to words like “multi-disciplinary” or when forming compound words or phrases like “on-site” and “right-of-way.”

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Hyphens

23
Q

aims to generate support on an issue. It describes the authors’ or
organization’s position on an issue and the rationale for that position. It is based on facts
that provide a solid foundation for the authors’ argument.

A

POSITION PAPER

24
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follows the introduction. It is in this part
where you develop your thesis and defend it with detailed evidence.

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A Well-organized Body.

25
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The last component of the paper is the conclusion.

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A Strong Conclusion.