Listed below are some examples of frequently used transitional words or phrases to use as
signposts in business writing.
To signal
Addition or
Amplification:
Contrast:
Example:
Conclusion:
Time or Place:
Examples
And, furthermore, besides, next, moreover, in addition, again, also,
similarly, too, finally, second, subsequently, last
But, or, nor, yet, still, however, nevertheless, on the contrary, conversely,
on the other hand, although
For example, for instance, such as, thus, sequence, first, second, third,
next, then
Therefore, thus, finally, in conclusion, consequently, as a result,
accordingly, then
At the same time, simultaneously, above, below, further on, so far, until
now
Create example sentences to illustrate three (3) of the following:
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Back-and-forth references
Section previews
Establish a common context
Explain your purpose for writing
Make your structure explicit
Effective closing
Share your example sentences with your class. Offer suggestions to at least two classmates of
how their signpost sentences could be stronger.
LP7 Assignment: Ethical Decision Making – Potters Box
This assignment will assess the competency 7. Apply law and ethics in the workplace.
Competencies: C.X.1, C.X.3.
Directions:
Jahi McMath was admitted for a tonsillectomy to treat sleep apnea but developed complications
after the procedure. The 13-year old girl was later declared brain dead and the hospital wanted to
take her off life support. The mother of the child is fighting the hospital to keep her daughter on
life support. Who gets to decide when to end life support when a person is brain dead? Watch the
video to learn more about the case. After watching the video, use the four steps in the Potter Box
to make the determination of ethical decision making in this situation. Summarize your rationale
for each step in the process in a one page summary. Use the Potter Box diagram and definitions
in your textbook as a guide to determining the ethical decision in this case.
Potters Box contains four steps:
1. Definition
2. Identification
3. Guidance
4. Loyalties
Submit this assignment to your instructor via the dropbox “LP7 Assignment: Ethical Decision
Making – Potters Box.” This assignment is worth 40 points.
Scoring Guide (40 Points)
Rating Scale
10Work meets or exceeds criterion at a high level of competence.
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8 Work reflects an understanding of criterion with minor misunderstandings/misconceptions.
7 Criterion partially met, but one or more important concepts/skills are missing or flawed.
Work reflects an attempt to meet criterion, but significant
6
misunderstandings/misconceptions are apparent.
5-0 Criterion not met or work is absent.
Criteria
1. Defines the first (definition) step in the Potters box as it relates to the case scenario.
2. Defines the second (identification) step in the Potters box as it relates to the case scenario.
3. Defines the third (guidance) step in the Potters box as it relates to the case scenario.
4. Defines the fourth (loyalties) step in the Potters box as it relates to the case scenario.
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