Communicating with peers and instructors

Communicating courteously and professionally with peers

Communicating with peers

Using the right tone

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You’re so wrong.

I can see your point, but I disagree because . . .

That girl doesn’t know what she’s talking about. It’s stupid to think that war is like a disease.

I disagree with Savannah’s view that war is like a disease. Although I understand her argument, I feel that she could have used more convincing support.

Offering sound advice

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Awkward.

I’m not sure what you’re trying to say here. You might want to clarify this sentence by . . .

I don’t understand this paper at all. You don’t make any sense.

I was confused by the main points in your paper. You might want to reread the assignment or ask the instructor for help.

Eliminating confusing slang, idioms, and jargon

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Sup?

What’s up? How are you doing?

You shouldn’t look a gift horse in the mouth.

If someone offers you helpful advice, you should be grateful, not critical or defensive.

IMHO, you need to back this up more.

Can you provide more evidence to support your point?

COMMUNICATING WITH INSTRUCTORS

PROVIDE ENOUGH INFORMATION

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Where’s the quiz at?

When I view the Week 4 materials, I don’t see the quiz on the Revolutionary War that is due at the end of this week. Do I need to do something to access it, or am I looking in the wrong place?

I can’t find my grade.

I can’t find where to check my grade in this class. Can you direct me to the resource where you explain this or let me know how to check my progress? Thank you!

USE PROPER GRAMMAR, PUNCTUATION, AND SPELLING

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How long do I have to repond to other’s.

How long do I have to respond to others’ posts in the discussion forums?

IDK what were suppose to do in the forum.

I’m a little confused about what information we’re supposed to provide in discussion forum Assignment 6.3. Do you want us to provide one example or two?

USE A GREETING AND A COURTEOUS TONE

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Hey, when are you opening next week?

Mr. Smith, when will next week’s work be available to students? Thank you!

So I missed the last two assignments . . .

Professor Gupta, I didn’t complete Assignments 5.1 and 5.2 due to illness. Am I allowed to make them up or is there extra credit available?