THE SECRETS TO SUCCESSFUL NEGOTIATIONS

The art of negotiation is vital in all walks of life in the modern world be it business, politics or private life. Successful negotiation requires skill and know-how. Do your research and write an essay in which you discuss the secret to successful negotiations. All the material provided for this task involves listening.

Animations to familiarize yourself with the issue:

·         “Negotiation” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FeM6kp9Q80

·         “Conflict negotiation : what if they use dirty tricks” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hojfxVJLwhs

Introduction:

·         “The 4 steps in negotiation process” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3T0FaGPe4R4

·         “Introduction to negotiation tactics” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31EA3-4BudU

Videos to watch and make notes on:

·         “Negotiating tactics” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lp4r0Q8Pj7Q   

·         “7 Mistakes people make when they negotiate” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BldEUM1Ha94

Lectures to watch and listen to and make notes on:

·         “Conducting effective negotiations” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCmvMDrCWjs

GEORGE FRIEDMAN AND ROBERT D. KAPLAN ON THE EVOLUTION OF WAR; LISTENING INTO WRITING ACTIVITY

Access the video the link to which is provided below to view a discussion between George Friedman and Robert Kaplan, analysts for Stratfor, on the evolution of war. Listen carefully or listen and follow from the tape script, make notes and use your notes to write an essay on how warfare is changing.

http://www.stratfor.com/video/george-friedman-and-robert-d-kaplan-evolution-war

PROCESS ESSAY: HOW TO MAKE A SUCCESS OF A RELATIONSHIP

TOPIC FOUR: Write an essay in which you discuss how to make a success of a relationship (or marriage).

Thesis statement: Making a success of any relationship involves both practical and psychological considerations.

Now decide on the following:

-          How many paragraphs you need to write

-          The topic sentence(s) for the developmental paragraph(s)

-           What to include in the developmental paragraph(s)

You have 40 minutes to write your essay. Remember all you have learnt and follow the rules.

PROCESS ESSAY WITH PLAN: HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE PROFICIENCY

Write a four paragraph essay describing the process of preparing for the proficiency. In your introduction, you can use the following notes:

-          Fulfilling a dream, entering BU

-          BU English medium university; one year prep.

-          Proficiency, to determine level and competence

-          Proficiency include: Listening, Reading and writing

-          Not easy;  prepare carefully

-          Thesis statement: There are various things a student needs to do both in class and after class in order to pass the proficiency.

Your development needs to be two paragraphs and you should start each with a topic sentence.

Developmental paragraph one, topic sentence: There are various things a student needs to do in class in order to pass the proficiency.

Then use the following notes:

-          Regular attendance

-          Being alert and focused

-          Concentrating (not daydreaming, talking etc.)

-          Asking questions

-          Learning the lesson in class

Developmental paragraph two, topic sentence: There are also various things a student needs to do after class in order to pass the proficiency.

Then use the following notes:

-          Doing homework when assigned ; state reason, add explanation and/ or example

-          Doing revision regularly; state reason, add explanation and/or example

-          Doing extra listening, reading and grammar ; state reason, add explanation and/ or example

Last of all write your conclusion. You may use the following notes:

-          Preparing for the proficiency not hard

-          Requires diligence and perseverance

-          With right approach, success easy

PROCESS ESSAY: HOW TO RISE IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR

TOPIC SIX: Write an essay in which you discuss how to rise in the private sector.

Thesis statement:  Rising in the private sector necessitates both luck or opportunity and certain personality features.

Now decide on the following:

-          How many paragraphs to write

-          The topic sentence(s) for the developmental paragraph(s)

-          What to include in the developmental paragraph(s)

You have 40 minutes to write your essay. Remember all you have learnt and follow the rules.

PROCESS ESSAY: HOW TO BE A SUCCESS AT SECONDARY SCHOOL

TOPIC FIVE: Write an essay in which you discuss how to be a success at secondary school.

Thesis statement: Becoming a success in school is basically a matter of self confidence.

Now decide on the following:

-          How many paragraphs you need to write

-          The topic sentence(s) for the developmental paragraph(s)

-          What to include in the developmental paragraph(s)

You have 40 minutes to write your essay. Remember all you have learnt and follow the rules.

PROCESS ESSAY: HOW TO BECOME A GOOD PARENT

TOPIC THREE: Write a four paragraph essay on how to become a good parent.

Thesis statement: Being a good parent involves addressing both a child’s physical needs and his emotional needs.

Developmental paragraph one; topic sentence: Being a good parent requires addressing a child’s physical needs.

Points to consider: Feeding, clothing, caring for the child and the like.

Developmental paragraph two; topic sentence: Being a good parent also means addressing a child’s emotional needs.

Points to consider: Love, sympathy, support and the like.

PROCESS ESSAY: HOW TO ACHIEVE HAPPINESS IN LIFE

Topis two: write a process essay discussing how to achieve happiness in life

Thesis statement: Both certain life style factors and various personal factors contribute to happiness in life.

Developmental paragraph one; topic sentence: It can’t be denied that certain life style factors contribute to happiness in life.

Points to consider: A good job, an important professional position, standard of living, quality of life and the like.

Developmental paragraph two; topic sentence: It is also true that certain personal factors contribute to happiness.

Points to consider: Health, a positive attitude, a sense of humour and the like.

PROCESS ESSAY: HOW TO BECOME A SUCCESSFUL SPORTSMAN

TOPIC ONE: Write a four paragraph essay discussing how to become a successful sportsman.

Thesis statement: Becoming a successful sportsman depends on both certain physical factors and certain psychological factors.

Developmental paragraph one; topic sentence: Becoming a successful sportsman is closely linked to certain physical factors.

Points to consider for this paragraph: Diet, training, living a regular life without excesses and the like.

Developmental paragraph two; topic sentence: Becoming a successful sportsman is also closely associated with certain psychological factors.

Points to consider for this paragraph: Diligence, perseverance, determination, support from family and friends and the like.

TEXT RELATED GUIDED PROCESS ESSAY: THE GERMAN DIOXIN SCARE

The following set of notes have been compiled from two texts concerning the recent dioxin scandal in Germany (and consequently in the rest of Western Europe). Use these notes to write a half page summary of the two short texts on the BBC website (bbc.co.uk/news). When you have completed your summaries, your teacher will give you a copy of the original texts which you will then be able to read and compare to your own piece of writing. The names of the texts are as follows:”Dioxin scare: German feed fat contains 77 times limit” and “Q&A: German dioxin scare”.  Before you start read the notes carefully and decide how you should reorganize them to produce a chronological and well thought out paragraph – as you would when writing any good summary. You will also need to use the passive voice throughout to emphasize the process and its effects.

THE NOTES

Levels of dioxin: 77 times permitted level

                              Permitted level: 0.75 nanograms /kg

                              Feed: 58 nanograms /kg

Plant (Harles und Jentzsch): Fats

                                                 For use in industrial processes (paper making for instance)

                                                 And for use in: animal feed (to enrich it)

Mix up:  Fatty acids for industrial processes into vegetable feed fat

                Fatty acids contain dioxin

Delivered to: 25 animal feed makers

 Feed fed to: Chickens and pigs

Poisoned poultry, pork and eggs:  First in Germany

Later, exported to: The Netherlands, Britain

There: Into mayonnaise, cakes and the like

March last year: High levels of dioxin noted by H&J

Government: Nothing until December 2010

Feed company: Not registered to avoid controls

Dioxin: Toxic, cancer, harm to pregnant women, developmental problems, damage to immune system, interfere with hormones

Spread throughout EU: Hard to determine

Because: Food production and processing systems integrated

Authorities: Not to worry; consumers would have to eat vast quantities to be sick