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| examples of objective writing: Measure What Matters John Doerr, 2018-04-24 #1 New York Times Bestseller Legendary venture capitalist John Doerr reveals how the goal-setting system of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) has helped tech giants from Intel to Google achieve explosive growth—and how it can help any organization thrive. In the fall of 1999, John Doerr met with the founders of a start-up whom he'd just given $12.5 million, the biggest investment of his career. Larry Page and Sergey Brin had amazing technology, entrepreneurial energy, and sky-high ambitions, but no real business plan. For Google to change the world (or even to survive), Page and Brin had to learn how to make tough choices on priorities while keeping their team on track. They'd have to know when to pull the plug on losing propositions, to fail fast. And they needed timely, relevant data to track their progress—to measure what mattered. Doerr taught them about a proven approach to operating excellence: Objectives and Key Results. He had first discovered OKRs in the 1970s as an engineer at Intel, where the legendary Andy Grove (the greatest manager of his or any era) drove the best-run company Doerr had ever seen. Later, as a venture capitalist, Doerr shared Grove's brainchild with more than fifty companies. Wherever the process was faithfully practiced, it worked. In this goal-setting system, objectives define what we seek to achieve; key results are how those top-priority goals will be attained with specific, measurable actions within a set time frame. Everyone's goals, from entry level to CEO, are transparent to the entire organization. The benefits are profound. OKRs surface an organization's most important work. They focus effort and foster coordination. They keep employees on track. They link objectives across silos to unify and strengthen the entire company. Along the way, OKRs enhance workplace satisfaction and boost retention. In Measure What Matters, Doerr shares a broad range of first-person, behind-the-scenes case studies, with narrators including Bono and Bill Gates, to demonstrate the focus, agility, and explosive growth that OKRs have spurred at so many great organizations. This book will help a new generation of leaders capture the same magic. |
| examples of objective writing: Teaching Academic ESL Writing Eli Hinkel, 2003-10-17 Teaching Academic ESL Writing: Practical Techniques in Vocabulary and Grammar fills an important gap in teacher professional preparation by focusing on the grammatical and lexical features that are essential for all ESL writing teachers and student-writers to know. The fundamental assumption is that before students of English for academic purposes can begin to successfully produce academic writing, they must have the foundations of language in place--the language tools (grammar and vocabulary) they need to build a text. This text offers a compendium of techniques for teaching writing, grammar, and lexis to second-language learners that will help teachers effectively target specific problem areas of students' writing. Based on the findings of current research, including a large-scale study of close to 1,500 non-native speakers' essays, this book works with several sets of simple rules that collectively can make a noticeable and important difference in the quality of ESL students' writing. The teaching strategies and techniques are based on a highly practical principle for efficiently and successfully maximizing learners' language gains. Part I provides the background for the text and a sample of course curriculum guidelines to meet the learning needs of second-language teachers of writing and second-language writers. Parts II and III include the key elements of classroom teaching: what to teach and why, possible ways to teach the material in the classroom, common errors found in student prose and ways to teach students to avoid them, teaching activities and suggestions, and questions for discussion in a teacher-training course. Appendices to chapters provide supplementary word and phrase lists, collocations, sentence chunks, and diagrams that teachers can use as needed. The book is designed as a text for courses that prepare teachers to work with post-secondary EAP students and as a professional resource for teachers of students in EAP courses. |
| examples of objective writing: Writing Irresistible Kidlit Mary Kole, 2012-12-04 Captivate the hearts and minds of young adult readers! Writing for young adult (YA) and middle grade (MG) audiences isn't just kid's stuff anymore--it's kidlit! The YA and MG book markets are healthier and more robust than ever, and that means the competition is fiercer, too. In Writing Irresistible Kidlit, literary agent Mary Kole shares her expertise on writing novels for young adult and middle grade readers and teaches you how to: • Recognize the differences between middle grade and young adult audiences and how it impacts your writing. • Tailor your manuscript's tone, length, and content to your readership. • Avoid common mistakes and cliches that are prevalent in YA and MG fiction, in respect to characters, story ideas, plot structure and more. • Develop themes and ideas in your novel that will strike emotional chords. Mary Kole's candid commentary and insightful observations, as well as a collection of book excerpts and personal insights from bestselling authors and editors who specialize in the children's book market, are invaluable tools for your kidlit career. If you want the skills, techniques, and know-how you need to craft memorable stories for teens and tweens, Writing Irresistible Kidlit can give them to you. |
| examples of objective writing: Preparing Instructional Objectives Robert Frank Mager, 1975 Previously published as Preparing Objectives for Programmed Instruction. |
| examples of objective writing: Hills Like White Elephants Ernest Hemingway, 2023-01-01 A couple’s future hangs in the balance as they wait for a train in a Spanish café in this short story by a Nobel and Pulitzer Prize–winning author. At a small café in rural Spain, a man and woman have a conversation while they wait for their train to Madrid. The subtle, casual nature of their talk masks a more complicated situation that could endanger the future of their relationship. First published in the 1927 collection Men Without Women, “Hills Like White Elephants” exemplifies Ernest Hemingway’s style of spare, tight prose that continues to win readers over to this day. |
| examples of objective writing: Time to Refresh Karen Brown Tyson, 2018-08-10 Are you facing tough times? Life's challenges are unavoidable but fear not. Don't let doubt or uncertainty consume you. Award-winning author Karen Brown Tyson has great news for you - You can be Better After the Battle.With Better After the Battle: Finding God's Strength to Overcome Turbulent Times, you will gain strength from God and the power to survive and thrive in turbulent times. Learn how to tap into your courage and faith so that during life's battles, you come out stronger, wiser, and better on the other side.Whether in the depths of a financial struggle, dealing with job loss, facing relationship issues, or fighting a health crisis, know that God has a customized plan and a clear path forward just for you. The journey may not be easy, but rest assured, God uses our tests and trials for our own good. You will emerge stronger after every battle.Join us on this incredible journey of faith, resilience, and triumph. Together, we will conquer the challenges and discover the incredible blessings that await us. Embrace the power of God's plan and step into a future filled with hope and victory. |
| examples of objective writing: Understanding by Design Grant P. Wiggins, Jay McTighe, 2005 What is understanding and how does it differ from knowledge? How can we determine the big ideas worth understanding? Why is understanding an important teaching goal, and how do we know when students have attained it? How can we create a rigorous and engaging curriculum that focuses on understanding and leads to improved student performance in today's high-stakes, standards-based environment? Authors Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe answer these and many other questions in this second edition of Understanding by Design. Drawing on feedback from thousands of educators around the world who have used the UbD framework since its introduction in 1998, the authors have greatly revised and expanded their original work to guide educators across the K-16 spectrum in the design of curriculum, assessment, and instruction. With an improved UbD Template at its core, the book explains the rationale of backward design and explores in greater depth the meaning of such key ideas as essential questions and transfer tasks. Readers will learn why the familiar coverage- and activity-based approaches to curriculum design fall short, and how a focus on the six facets of understanding can enrich student learning. With an expanded array of practical strategies, tools, and examples from all subject areas, the book demonstrates how the research-based principles of Understanding by Design apply to district frameworks as well as to individual units of curriculum. Combining provocative ideas, thoughtful analysis, and tested approaches, this new edition of Understanding by Design offers teacher-designers a clear path to the creation of curriculum that ensures better learning and a more stimulating experience for students and teachers alike. |
| examples of objective writing: Legal Reasoning and Objective Writing Daniel L. Barnett, Jane Kent Gionfriddo, 2016-02-29 Legal Reasoning and Objective Writing: A Comprehensive Approach is a textbook for the objective writing segment of a first-year legal writing class, written by two professors who have collaborated for many years, and who between them have over 50 years of experience teaching legal analysis and writing. The book, which is written in a conversational manner to engage students and put them at ease so that they grasp difficult concepts easily, uses a variety of short examples throughout the chapters as well as sample documents in the appendices with comprehensive annotations keyed to relevant portions of the book. Each chapter and accompanying optional closed-memo problem provide students with a sophisticated yet concrete step-by-step method to learn the analytical, organizational, and presentational skills necessary to convey legal analysis effectively. The accompanying optional introductory problem and related assignment materials use a flipped-class approach to guide students through the memo project independently, allowing teachers to adapt the problem to fit a variety of teaching sequences. |
| examples of objective writing: Michael Allen's Guide to e-Learning Michael W. Allen, 2016-10-03 Explore effective learning programs with the father of e-learning Michael Allen's Guide to e-Learning: Building Interactive, Fun, and Effective Learning Programs for Any Company, Second Edition presents best practices for building interactive, fun, and effective online learning programs. This engaging text offers insight regarding what makes great e-learning, particularly from the perspectives of motivation and interactivity, and features history lessons that assist you in avoiding common pitfalls and guide you in the direction of e-learning success. This updated edition also considers changes in technology and tools that facilitate the implementation of the strategies, guidelines, and techniques it presents. E-learning has experienced a surge in popularity over the past ten years, with education professionals around the world leveraging technology to facilitate instruction. From hybrid courses that integrate technology into traditional classroom instruction to full online courses that are conducted solely on the internet, a range of e-learning models is available. The key to creating a successful e-learning program lies in understanding how to use the tools at your disposal to create an interactive, engaging, and effective learning experience. Gain a new perspective on e-learning, and how technology can facilitate education Explore updated content, including coverage regarding learner interface, gamification, mobile learning, and individualization Discuss the experiences of others via targeted case studies, which cover good and not so good e-learning projects Understand key concepts through new examples that reinforce essential ideas and demonstrate their practical application Michael Allen's Guide to e-Learning: Building Interactive, Fun, and Effective Learning Programs for Any Company, Second Edition is an essential resource if you are studying for the e-Learning Instructional Design Certificate Program. |
| examples of objective writing: Site Reliability Engineering Niall Richard Murphy, Betsy Beyer, Chris Jones, Jennifer Petoff, 2016-03-23 The overwhelming majority of a software system’s lifespan is spent in use, not in design or implementation. So, why does conventional wisdom insist that software engineers focus primarily on the design and development of large-scale computing systems? In this collection of essays and articles, key members of Google’s Site Reliability Team explain how and why their commitment to the entire lifecycle has enabled the company to successfully build, deploy, monitor, and maintain some of the largest software systems in the world. You’ll learn the principles and practices that enable Google engineers to make systems more scalable, reliable, and efficient—lessons directly applicable to your organization. This book is divided into four sections: Introduction—Learn what site reliability engineering is and why it differs from conventional IT industry practices Principles—Examine the patterns, behaviors, and areas of concern that influence the work of a site reliability engineer (SRE) Practices—Understand the theory and practice of an SRE’s day-to-day work: building and operating large distributed computing systems Management—Explore Google's best practices for training, communication, and meetings that your organization can use |
| examples of objective writing: Netherspace Andrew Lane, Nigel Foster, 2017-05-23 Fans of Elizabeth Moon and Anne Leckie will love this first thrilling adventure in an epic space opera trilogy—set in a future where alien technology comes at a steep price: human life. Aliens came to Earth 40 years ago. Their anatomy proved unfathomable and all attempts at communication failed. But through trade, humanity gained technology that allowed them to colonize the stars. The price: live humans for every alien faster-than-light drive. Kara’s sister was one of hundreds exchanged for this technology, and Kara has little love for aliens. So when she is drafted by GalDiv—the organization that oversees alien trades—it is under duress. A group of colonists have been kidnapped by aliens and taken to an uncharted planet, and an unusual team is to be sent to negotiate. As an ex-army sniper, Kara’s role is clear. But artist Marc has no combat experience, although the team’s pre-cog Tse is adamant that he has a part to play. All three know that success is unlikely. For how will they negotiate with aliens when communication between the species is impossible? |
| examples of objective writing: Solomon Kane Ramsey Campbell, 2011-06-28 Solomon Kane is a sixteenth century anti-hero created by renowned sword and sorcery author Robert E Howard (creator of Conan the Barbarian). When Solomon Kane meets the Devil's Reaper, he postpones his fate by renouncing violence - a vow that is soon tested by the forces of evil. Compelled to once again strap on his weapons, he embarks on an epic journey of redemption. |
| examples of objective writing: Politics and the English Language George Orwell, 2021-01-01 George Orwell set out ‘to make political writing into an art’, and to a wide extent this aim shaped the future of English literature – his descriptions of authoritarian regimes helped to form a new vocabulary that is fundamental to understanding totalitarianism. While 1984 and Animal Farm are amongst the most popular classic novels in the English language, this new series of Orwell’s essays seeks to bring a wider selection of his writing on politics and literature to a new readership. In Politics and the English Language, the second in the Orwell’s Essays series, Orwell takes aim at the language used in politics, which, he says, ‘is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind’. In an age where the language used in politics is constantly under the microscope, Orwell’s Politics and the English Language is just as relevant today, and gives the reader a vital understanding of the tactics at play. 'A writer who can – and must – be rediscovered with every age.' — Irish Times |
| examples of objective writing: Introduction to Teaching Physical Education Jane M. Shimon, 2019-02-07 Introduction to Teaching Physical Education: Principles and Strategies—already a popular text for students considering majoring or minoring in physical education—is now even stronger in this new second edition. Three strengths that set the second edition of this book apart from its competitors are its sole focus on physical education, the depth and breadth of physical education topics it covers, and its affordability. It features the essential content that students need to build a strong base of instructional skills and an understanding of the field—and it does so in an engaging manner to get students excited about teaching physical education. Introduction to Teaching Physical Education, Second Edition, delves into the theoretical, practical, and inspirational aspects of teaching physical education. Students can explore the field’s history, purpose, and concepts as well as learn teaching skills, examine instructional scope and sequence, and learn about the responsibilities of a teacher. They’ll also learn about teaching duties, motivation and behavior management strategies, assessment, lesson planning, technology and online resources, and careers in the field. Updates and New Material Introduction to Teaching Physical Education is updated to reflect the significant changes that have occurred in the field over the past few years, including SHAPE America’s National Standards and Grade-Level Outcomes for K–12 Physical Education, the SHAPE America Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) guidelines, and more. To keep up with the changes in the field, author Jane Shimon has revised or added new material: New Teachers Talking Teaching tips from national and district Teachers of the Year from around the country A new section addressing attentional focus and teaching cues New content on student engagement, differentiated instruction, and inclusion New material on technology, particularly regarding the use of mobile devices in physical education Extended information on writing lesson objectives and on the use of formative assessments Introduction to Teaching Physical Education offers sidebars to enhance students’ understanding of key concepts, and it provides boldfaced key terms throughout the chapters as well as a glossary at the end of the book. The text also supplies end-of-chapter discussion questions and cross-references to activities found on the book’s web resource. Students will be spurred to think about the content through Reflect elements scattered throughout the chapters. Book Organization Introduction to Teaching Physical Education is organized into four parts. Part I outlines the history of physical education, including the two main systems that served as the profession’s foundation; influential concepts and people; and current advancements. It also discusses the purpose of physical education and highlights the many teaching and nonteaching duties of physical educators. Part II presents the details for teaching physical education, including the steps to organizing and instructing in the classroom and the gymnasium. It also looks at motivational theories and how to prevent misbehavior and positively manage student behavior. In part III, students learn about planning lessons and assessing outcomes. They examine scope and sequence, learn how to develop appropriate objectives and quality lesson plans, and explore assessment and rubric design. Part IV affords students insight into current technology issues that can be used to enhance physical education, and it explores the career options available. Ancillaries Introduction to Teaching Physical Education offers several ancillary materials: A web resource featuring chapter overviews, definitions of key terms, and supplemental materials such as worksheets, lesson plan templates, and short situational studies An instructor guide with a sample course syllabus, chapter overviews, key terms, discussion questions, learning activities, and more A test package with more than 200 true-or-false and multiple-choice questions A PowerPoint presentation package with more than 200 slides, including select illustrations and tables Complete, Concise, and Engaging Introduction to Teaching Physical Education, Second Edition, will help students gain the knowledge and skills they need as they pursue their entry into the teaching profession, providing them with a springboard to advance in their coursework. This complete but concise text supplies the perfect introduction to the physical education field, covering the essentials in an engaging and informative way as students learn to apply the principles of teaching physical education. |
| examples of objective writing: Writing Patient/Client Notes Ginge Kettenbach, Sarah Lynn Schlomer, Jill Fitzgerald, 2016-05-11 Develop all of the skills you need to write clear, concise, and defensible patient/client care notes using a variety of tools, including SOAP notes. This is the ideal resource for any health care professional needing to learn or improve their skills—with simple, straight forward explanations of the hows and whys of documentation. It also keeps pace with the changes in Physical Therapy practice today, emphasizing the Patient/Client Management and WHO’s ICF model. |
| examples of objective writing: A Taxonomy for Learning, Teaching, and Assessing Lorin W. Anderson, David R. Krathwohl, 2001 This revision of Bloom's taxonomy is designed to help teachers understand and implement standards-based curriculums. Cognitive psychologists, curriculum specialists, teacher educators, and researchers have developed a two-dimensional framework, focusing on knowledge and cognitive processes. In combination, these two define what students are expected to learn in school. It explores curriculums from three unique perspectives-cognitive psychologists (learning emphasis), curriculum specialists and teacher educators (C & I emphasis), and measurement and assessment experts (assessment emphasis). This revisited framework allows you to connect learning in all areas of curriculum. Educators, or others interested in educational psychology or educational methods for grades K-12. |
| examples of objective writing: Writing Without Bullshit Josh Bernoff, 2016-09-13 Joining the ranks of classics like The Elements of Style and On Writing Well, Writing Without Bullshit helps professionals get to the point to get ahead. It’s time for Writing Without Bullshit. Writing Without Bullshit is the first comprehensive guide to writing for today’s world: a noisy environment where everyone reads what you write on a screen. The average news story now gets only 36 seconds of attention. Unless you change how you write, your emails, reports, and Web copy don’t stand a chance. In this practical and witty book, you’ll learn to front-load your writing with pithy titles, subject lines, and opening sentences. You’ll acquire the courage and skill to purge weak and meaningless jargon, wimpy passive voice, and cowardly weasel words. And you’ll get used to writing directly to the reader to make every word count. At the center of it all is the Iron Imperative: treat the reader’s time as more valuable than your own. Embrace that, and your customers, your boss, and your colleagues will recognize the power and boldness of your thinking. Transcend the fear that makes your writing weak. Plan and execute writing projects with confidence. Manage edits and reviews flawlessly. And master every modern format from emails and social media to reports and press releases. Stop writing to fit in. Start writing to stand out. Boost your career by writing without bullshit. |
| examples of objective writing: Making Content Comprehensible for English Learners Jana Echevarría, MaryEllen Vogt, Deborah Short, 2017 This book introduces and explains the SIOP® (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) Model, a comprehensive, coherent, research-validated model of sheltered instruction, no implemented in districts throughout all 50 states and in multiple countries and territories. The SIOP Model improves teaching effectiveness and results in academic gains for students.--From the back cover. |
| examples of objective writing: Keturah and Lord Death Martine Leavitt, 2016-11-04 National Book Award Finalist A young woman makes a bargain with Death himself—and only true love can set her free—in this spellbinding young adult fantasy romance for fans of Robin McKinley. For most of her sixteen years, beautiful Keturah Reeves has mesmerized the villagers with her gift for storytelling. But when she becomes hopelessly lost in the king’s forest, her strength all but diminished, she must spin the most important of tale of life. With her fate hanging in the balance, she charms Death himself—a handsome, melancholy, and stern lord—with a story of a love so true that he agrees to give her a one-day reprieve. Now, she must find her true love in the next twenty-four hours, or else all will be lost. Keturah searches desperately while her village prepares for an unexpected visit from the king. But Lord Death’s presence is never far, hovering over all as mysterious happenings start to alarm her friends and neighbors. If she is to save her soul and the souls of the people she adores, Keturah must confront Lord Death one last time . . . |
| examples of objective writing: Six Sigma For Dummies Craig Gygi, Bruce Williams, 2012-09-17 The fast and easy way to understand and implement Six Sigma The world's largest and most profitable companies—including the likes of GE, Bank of America, Honeywell, DuPont, Samsung, Starwood Hotels, Bechtel, and Motorola—have used Six Sigma to achieve breathtaking improvements in business performance, in everything from products to processes to complex systems and even in work environments. Over the past decade, over $100 billion in bottom-line performance has been achieved through corporate Six Sigma programs. Yet, despite its astounding effectiveness, few outside of the community of Six Sigma practitioners know what Six Sigma is all about. With this book, Six Sigma is revealed to everyone. You might be in a company that's already implemented Six Sigma, or your organization may be considering it. You may be a student who wants to learn how it works, or you might be a seasoned business professional who needs to get up to speed. In any case, this updated edition of Six Sigma For Dummies is the most straightforward, non-intimidating guide on the market. New and updated material, including real-world examples What Six Sigma is all about and how it works The benefits of Six Sigma in organizations and businesses The powerful DMAIC problem-solving roadmap Yellow, Green and Black—how the Six Sigma belt system works How to select and utilize the right tools and technologies Speaking the language of Six Sigma; knowing the roles and responsibilities; and mastering the statistics skills and analytical methods Six Sigma For Dummies will become everyone's No. 1 resource for discovering and mastering the world's most famous and powerful improvement tool. Stephen Covey is spot-on when he says, Six Sigma For Dummies is a book to be read by everyone. |
| examples of objective writing: Essays and how to Write Them Avar William Holmes Forbes, 1910 |
| examples of objective writing: Atomic Habits James Clear, 2018-10-16 The #1 New York Times bestseller. Over 20 million copies sold! Translated into 60+ languages! Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving--every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results. If you're having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn't you. The problem is your system. Bad habits repeat themselves again and again not because you don't want to change, but because you have the wrong system for change. You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. Here, you'll get a proven system that can take you to new heights. Clear is known for his ability to distill complex topics into simple behaviors that can be easily applied to daily life and work. Here, he draws on the most proven ideas from biology, psychology, and neuroscience to create an easy-to-understand guide for making good habits inevitable and bad habits impossible. Along the way, readers will be inspired and entertained with true stories from Olympic gold medalists, award-winning artists, business leaders, life-saving physicians, and star comedians who have used the science of small habits to master their craft and vault to the top of their field. Learn how to: make time for new habits (even when life gets crazy); overcome a lack of motivation and willpower; design your environment to make success easier; get back on track when you fall off course; ...and much more. Atomic Habits will reshape the way you think about progress and success, and give you the tools and strategies you need to transform your habits--whether you are a team looking to win a championship, an organization hoping to redefine an industry, or simply an individual who wishes to quit smoking, lose weight, reduce stress, or achieve any other goal. |
| examples of objective writing: The Fundamental 5 Mike Laird, Sean Cain, 2011-05-08 The Fundamental Five: The Formula for Quality Instruction, shares with teachers and school leaders the five practices that every teacher can, and should, use to dramatically improve instuctional rigor and relevance, and student performance. |
| examples of objective writing: Creative Curriculum Teaching Strategies, Gryphon House, Delmar Thomson Learning, 1988-01-01 The Creative Curriculum comes alive! This videotape-winner of the 1989 Silver Apple Award at the National Educational Film and Video Festival-demonstrates how teachers set the stage for learning by creating a dynamic well-organized environment. It shows children involved in seven of the interest areas in the The Creative Curriculum and explains how they learn in each area. Everyone conducts in-service training workshops for staff and parents or who teaches early childhood education courses will find the video an indispensable tool for explainin appropriate practice. |
| examples of objective writing: The Elements of Style William Strunk Jr., 2023-10-01 First published in 1918, William Strunk Jr.'s The Elements of Style is a guide to writing in American English. The boolk outlines eight elementary rules of usage, ten elementary principles of composition, a few matters of form, a list of 49 words and expressions commonly misused, and a list of 57 words often misspelled. A later edition, enhanced by E B White, was named by Time magazine in 2011 as one of the 100 best and most influential books written in English since 1923. |
| examples of objective writing: 501 Writing Prompts LearningExpress (Organization), 2018 This eBook features 501 sample writing prompts that are designed to help you improve your writing and gain the necessary writing skills needed to ace essay exams. Build your essay-writing confidence fast with 501 Writing Prompts! -- |
| examples of objective writing: Why They Can't Write John Warner, 2020-03-17 An important challenge to what currently masquerades as conventional wisdom regarding the teaching of writing. There seems to be widespread agreement that—when it comes to the writing skills of college students—we are in the midst of a crisis. In Why They Can't Write, John Warner, who taught writing at the college level for two decades, argues that the problem isn't caused by a lack of rigor, or smartphones, or some generational character defect. Instead, he asserts, we're teaching writing wrong. Warner blames this on decades of educational reform rooted in standardization, assessments, and accountability. We have done no more, Warner argues, than conditioned students to perform writing-related simulations, which pass temporary muster but do little to help students develop their writing abilities. This style of teaching has made students passive and disengaged. Worse yet, it hasn't prepared them for writing in the college classroom. Rather than making choices and thinking critically, as writers must, undergraduates simply follow the rules—such as the five-paragraph essay—designed to help them pass these high-stakes assessments. In Why They Can't Write, Warner has crafted both a diagnosis for what ails us and a blueprint for fixing a broken system. Combining current knowledge of what works in teaching and learning with the most enduring philosophies of classical education, this book challenges readers to develop the skills, attitudes, knowledge, and habits of mind of strong writers. |
| examples of objective writing: Taxonomy of Educational Objectives Benjamin Samuel Bloom, David R. Krathwohl, 1984 Taxonomy-- 'Classification, esp. of animals and plants according to their natural relationships...'Most readers will have heard of the biological taxonomies which permit classification into such categories as phyllum, class, order, family, genus, species, variety. Biologist have found their taxonomy markedly helpful as a means of insuring accuracy of communication about their science and as a means of understanding the organization and interrelation of the various parts of the animal and plant world. |
| examples of objective writing: The Bridge of San Luis Rey Thornton Niven Wilder, 2022-12-19 The story is based on a fictional disaster that occurred in Peru on July 20, 1714. A rope bridge woven by the Incas on the road between Lima and Cuzco collapsed when five people were crossing it. They all fell into the river from a great height and were killed. Brother Juniper, a Franciscan friar who was about to cross the bridge himself, witnessed the tragedy. Being deeply pious, he saw in what happened a possible divine providence. Did the dead deserve to have their lives cut short in such a terrible way? The monk tries to learn as much as he can about the five victims, finding and questioning people who knew them. As a result of years of investigation, he compiles a voluminous book with all the evidence he has gathered that the beginning and end of human life are part of God's plan... The Bridge of San Luis Rey won the 1928 Pulitzer Prize for the Novel, and remains widely acclaimed as Wilder's most famous work. In 1998, the book was rated number 37 by the editorial board of the American Modern Library on the list of the 100 best 20th-century novels. Time magazine included the novel in its TIME 100 Best English-language Novels from 1923 to 2005. |
| examples of objective writing: Gronlund's Writing Instructional Objectives Norman Edward Gronlund, Susan M. Brookhart, 2009 Enhanced by numerous examples, a guide to writing instructional objectives as intended learning outcomes explains how to state objectives in terms of the type of performance needed by the students to show that the goals of the instruction have been achieved. |
| examples of objective writing: Instructional Technology and Media for Learning Sharon E Smaldino, Deborah L Lowther, James D Russell, 2015-10-08 Note: The Enhanced eText features are only available in the Pearson eText format. They are not available in third-party eTexts or downloads, such as CourseSmart.For courses in Instructional Media and Technology, and Computers in EducationA core text for Introduction to Educational Technology coursesHow to integrate a complete range of technology and media formats into classroom instruction using the ASSURE model for lesson planning.This text shows specifically and realistically how technology and media enhance and support everyday teaching and learning. Written from the viewpoint of the teacher, it demonstrates how to integrate a complete range of technology and media formats into classroom instruction using the ASSURE model for lesson planning. Ideal for educators at all levels who place a high value on learning, the book is helps readers incorporate technology and media into best practice, to use them as teaching tools and to guide students in using them as learning tools. Examples come from elementary and secondary education.The new Eleventh Edition keeps readers up to pace with the innovations in all aspects of technology, particularly those related to computers, Web 2.0, social networks, and the Internet. The updating throughout reflects the acceleration trend toward digitizing information and school use of telecommunications resources, such as the Web. It also addresses the interaction among the roles of teachers, technology, coordinators, and school media specialists, all complementary and interdependent teams within the school.This text provides the ideal teaching and learning experience through: The ASSURE Model of lesson planning and the ASSURE Classroom Case Studies. A number of helpful pedagogical aids that provide reinforcement and ensure understanding. A focus on today's most up-to-date expectations and innovations. |
| examples of objective writing: The Goose Girl Shannon Hale, 2010-05-03 'Hale's writing is beautiful, with a vivid eye for detail' Daily Telegraph Anidora-Kiladra Talianna Isilee, Crown Princess of Kilindree, spent the first years of her life listening to her aunt's incredible stories, and learning the language of the birds. Little knowing how valuable her aunt's strange knowledge would prove to be when she grew older. From the Grimm's fairy tale of the princess who became a goose girl before she could become a queen, Shannon Hale has woven an incredible, original and magical tale of a girl who must understand her own incredible talents before she can overcome those who wish her harm. Shannon Hale has drawn on her incredible gift for storytelling to create a powerful and magical grown-up fairytale. |
| examples of objective writing: COM Programming by Example John Swanke, 2000-01-06 Use MFC, ActiveX, ATL, ADO and COM+ to develop COM applications Implement client/server applications with ease with this example-oriented approach to the details and implementation of COM technology in network applications. If there was ever a subject th |
| examples of objective writing: Guide to Writing Resource Objectives and Strategies British Columbia. Forest Practices Branch. Strategic Planning and Policy Section, British Columbia. Ministry of Forests. Strategic Planning and Policy Section, 1998 How to write objectives and strategies for all types of resource management plans, with suggested guidelines and illustrated examples. Emphasis is on landscape planning levels under the Forest Practices Code. |
| examples of objective writing: Write Screenplays that Sell Hal Ackerman, 2003 Professional screenwriting technique is the first subject covered by a virtuoso in teaching the art of story structure, substance, and style, while offering a treasure trove of information on the writing of quality, saleable screenplays. |
| examples of objective writing: State of the Arts Gene Edward Veith, 1991 Art permeates our culture, yet many have lost all criteria for making aesthetic judgments. This resource chronicles biblical foundations of art as well as the role of Christians in the artistic arena. |
| examples of objective writing: Screenwriting From the Soul Richard W. Krevolin, 1998-09-15 How often have you gone to the movies and come out of the theater thinking, I could have written that! Many of us believe we have what it takes to turn out a Hollywood blockbuster, if only we had the right tools to help us do it. Screenwriting from the Soul is that tool. It simplifies the process, and at the same time acknowledges that writing, especially screenwriting requires a great deal of patience, stamina, and faith. There are many books on the art of screenwriting, but none approaches the subject from the unique perspective of a dialogue between expert and novice. Screenwriting from the Soul is geared to instruct the user in the practicalities, discipline, and emotional resources required to produce that winning screenplay. Written with wit and style in the form of an ongoing series of letters between a highly experienced, successful, but tired professor and a screenwriting novice, Screenwriting from the Soul is a heartfelt exploration of the screenwriting world that will become a mainstay of writing program curriculums across the world. It goes far beyond the textbook market to appeal to anyone who has ever wanted to write, or understand Hollywood and the creative process. This master guide helps the reader to: · gain new insights and knowledge about screenwriting and the filmmaking industry · gain the necessary skills, techniques, discipline, and mindset to produce successful screenplays · touch upon the crucial spiritual aspects of the craft |
| examples of objective writing: A Practical Guide to Writing Goals and Objectives Frances Steenburgen-Gelb, 1981 Designed to assist the elementary teacher or special education teacher at any level in diagnosing individual needs, writing objectives for individual needs, and measuring individual progress. |
| examples of objective writing: Preparing Instructional Objectives Robert Frank Mager, 2012-10-01 A Bob Mager classic Before you prepare instruction, it is important to be able to clearly state what the desired outcomes of that instruction should be. In the largest selling book ever written on this subject, Bob Mager gives you the tools to do that by describing the characteristics of well-stated objectives and showing you how to write objectives that match the instructional results you are seeking to achieve. Preparing Instructional Objectives is your systematic guide to identifying, selecting, and writing well-stated objectives that create the foundation necessary to reach your instructional goals. The book will help you master the essential elements of writing a well-stated objective, including how to: * Describe performances you expect to achieve, * Identify the conditions under which you expect the performance to occur, and * Set criteria for acceptable performance. The book also includes a new Objectives Checklist to help you distinguish good objectives from those that need work. |
| examples of objective writing: How to Write and Use Instructional Objectives Norman Edward Gronlund, 1995 This leading book is a concise and practical resource to writing and using objectives. This adaptable guide tells and shows how to state instructional objectives as intended learning outcomes, and how to use them in teaching and assessment. Expanded coverage in key areas, along with thorough updates, makes it the essential how-to-do-it book regarding instructional objectives. Describes and illustrates how to state instructional objectives in performance terms that clearly define desired learning outcomes (intellectual, affective, and performance skills) and expected student performance. Demonstrates how to use them in planning, teaching, learning, and assessment. |
Writing Learning Objectives - AAMC
Steps for Writing an Objective 1. Write each objective beginning with the phrase “After participating in this session , attendees should be able to . . . .” 2. Choose a verb that matches …
Writing objectively - Massey University
The following examples illustrate ways to use the first person in your writing while sounding objective (i.e., making it clear that you are not just expressing an unsupported personal view …
Writing objective progress notes - workbook - nds.org.au
Be aware of objective and subjective writing 1. Sort out the objective cards from the subjective cards. 2. Match each objective card with the subjective card that best reflects possible …
Academic Writing Style: Objectivity - The University of …
Writing in an objective or impersonal way enables you to sound more convincing or persuasive to academic audiences. The remainder of this guide provides strategies to write objectively. …
Writing and Using Content and Language Objectives - Colorín …
The content objective tells what students will learn during the lesson. Example: Today you will learn about the causes of the American Revolution. The language objective tells how the …
List of Verbs for Formulating Educational Objectives - AAPA
One key question to ask when writing learning objectives is: What will the learner be able to do or expected to do once learning has occurred? Examples of specific useful action words include: …
Objective Language - The University of Adelaide
After a thorough examination of the literature, an academic writer comes to a careful judgment. The convention of 'objective' writing is that arguments use impartial language, which is not …
Acceptable Verbs for Writing Objectives - NSGC
Acceptable Verbs for Writing Objectives The following is a list of suggested verbs which may be used in the development of our objectives. The 2001 revision of Bloom’s Taxonomy classifies …
WRITING INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES - University of South …
Examples of appropriate verbs for use with each of the three domains follow. The following key verbs will help to write good objectives and also establish a relative "taxonomic level" for each …
Guide to Writing Effective Performance Objectives, Self …
Writing effective performance objectives starts with understanding what performance objectives are and how the align with and support your organization’s goals, objectives, and priorities....
How to Write Program Objectives/Outcomes - University of …
Goals are statements about general aims or purposes of education that are broad, long-range intended outcomes and concepts; e.g., “clear communication”, “problem-solving skills”, etc. …
Writing Learning Objectives Office of Educational Quality …
Tips for writing learning objectives: 1. Focus on student performance, not teacher performance. 2. The ABCD method of writing Learning objectives a. A is for Audience — who are the …
GUIDE TO OBJECTIVE WRITING - University of North Dakota
Objectives-writing tips are provided, along with how to avoid common mistakes. The approved learned capability verbs are: list, state, summarize, generate, demonstrate, classify or define, …
Writing objectively - University of South Australia
When writing academic assignments, you are often asked to write objectively. That is, you are expected to present evidence and arguments, but at the same time, to maintain some distance.
Writing Learning Objectives: Beginning With The End In Mind
A learning objective or behavioral objective, if you prefer, is much more specific than a goal. According to Mager, the ideal learning objective has 3 parts: 1. A measurable verb 2. The …
Writing Goals and Objectives - sbccd.edu
•Learn how to write goals and objectives. Goals. •Overarching principle that guides decision making. •Characteristics of a Sound Goal. •Reflects the big picture. •Cleary serves the …
Writing Objectives | Penn State Learning Design Community …
Below are some example objectives which include Audience (A), Behavior (B), Condition (C), and Degree of Mastery (D). Note that many objectives actually put the condition first.
Writing Course Objectives - CGCC
Here are examples of a good terminal learning objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: – Select appropriate ingredients for a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Writing Learning Objectives - Harvard Medical School
Learning objectives are clear, concise statements that define the expected goal of a curriculum, course, lesson or activity, and describe observable skills or knowledge that will be acquired by …
Writing Objectives - Moving to the Future
These materials include definitions for different types of objectives and a detailed process for writing objectives. Please note, however, that not every agency uses these same definitions, …
Writing Learning Objectives - AAMC
Steps for Writing an Objective 1. Write each objective beginning with the phrase “After participating in this session , attendees should be able to . . . .” 2. Choose a verb that matches …
Writing objectively - Massey University
The following examples illustrate ways to use the first person in your writing while sounding objective (i.e., making it clear that you are not just expressing an unsupported personal view …
Writing objective progress notes - workbook - nds.org.au
Be aware of objective and subjective writing 1. Sort out the objective cards from the subjective cards. 2. Match each objective card with the subjective card that best reflects possible …
Academic Writing Style: Objectivity - The University of …
Writing in an objective or impersonal way enables you to sound more convincing or persuasive to academic audiences. The remainder of this guide provides strategies to write objectively. …
Writing and Using Content and Language Objectives
The content objective tells what students will learn during the lesson. Example: Today you will learn about the causes of the American Revolution. The language objective tells how the …
List of Verbs for Formulating Educational Objectives - AAPA
One key question to ask when writing learning objectives is: What will the learner be able to do or expected to do once learning has occurred? Examples of specific useful action words include: …
Objective Language - The University of Adelaide
After a thorough examination of the literature, an academic writer comes to a careful judgment. The convention of 'objective' writing is that arguments use impartial language, which is not …
Acceptable Verbs for Writing Objectives - NSGC
Acceptable Verbs for Writing Objectives The following is a list of suggested verbs which may be used in the development of our objectives. The 2001 revision of Bloom’s Taxonomy classifies …
WRITING INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES - University of South …
Examples of appropriate verbs for use with each of the three domains follow. The following key verbs will help to write good objectives and also establish a relative "taxonomic level" for each …
Guide to Writing Effective Performance Objectives, Self …
Writing effective performance objectives starts with understanding what performance objectives are and how the align with and support your organization’s goals, objectives, and priorities....
How to Write Program Objectives/Outcomes - University of …
Goals are statements about general aims or purposes of education that are broad, long-range intended outcomes and concepts; e.g., “clear communication”, “problem-solving skills”, etc. …
Writing Learning Objectives Office of Educational Quality …
Tips for writing learning objectives: 1. Focus on student performance, not teacher performance. 2. The ABCD method of writing Learning objectives a. A is for Audience — who are the …
GUIDE TO OBJECTIVE WRITING - University of North Dakota
Objectives-writing tips are provided, along with how to avoid common mistakes. The approved learned capability verbs are: list, state, summarize, generate, demonstrate, classify or define, …
Writing objectively - University of South Australia
When writing academic assignments, you are often asked to write objectively. That is, you are expected to present evidence and arguments, but at the same time, to maintain some distance.
Writing Learning Objectives: Beginning With The End In Mind
A learning objective or behavioral objective, if you prefer, is much more specific than a goal. According to Mager, the ideal learning objective has 3 parts: 1. A measurable verb 2. The …
Writing Goals and Objectives - sbccd.edu
•Learn how to write goals and objectives. Goals. •Overarching principle that guides decision making. •Characteristics of a Sound Goal. •Reflects the big picture. •Cleary serves the …
Writing Objectives | Penn State Learning Design Community …
Below are some example objectives which include Audience (A), Behavior (B), Condition (C), and Degree of Mastery (D). Note that many objectives actually put the condition first.
Writing Course Objectives - CGCC
Here are examples of a good terminal learning objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: – Select appropriate ingredients for a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Writing Learning Objectives - Harvard Medical School
Learning objectives are clear, concise statements that define the expected goal of a curriculum, course, lesson or activity, and describe observable skills or knowledge that will be acquired by …
Writing Objectives - Moving to the Future
These materials include definitions for different types of objectives and a detailed process for writing objectives. Please note, however, that not every agency uses these same definitions, …
