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Call a Fool a Fool. Brett Becht Sean Beesley Rory Caputo Bobby Jaworski. Be as assertive and confident as you can in your statement and present it as fact. ( Avoid statements that seem opinionated.). DEFINITION. “I feel like…” “It seems as though…” “In my opinion…” “As I see it…”
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Call a Fool a Fool Brett Becht Sean Beesley Rory Caputo Bobby Jaworski
Be as assertive and confident as you can in your statement and present it as fact. • (Avoid statements that seem opinionated.) DEFINITION
“I feel like…” • “It seems as though…” • “In my opinion…” • “As I see it…” • “At least from my point of view…” • “In my opinion…” DON’T EVER USE THESE
I think Hinsdale South is a good school. • It seems like my brother is annoying. • I feel like I’m a better puncher because I box. NONEXAMPLE
“Hinsdale South is the best school in the state.” • “My brother is annoying” • “Boxing makes you a better puncher.” EXAMPLES
http://video.adultswim.com/promos/ceo-bruce-taylor-on-leadership.htmlhttp://video.adultswim.com/promos/ceo-bruce-taylor-on-leadership.html VIDEO EXAMPLE
Now go through your papers and find any opinionated statements or claims that are not presented as fact. • Change them to be more assertive.