Luiza Mae S.

Baeza
11 - Onesta

MIDTERM PERFORMANCE TASK OUTPUT

1st Essay:

PLAGIARISM: LITERATURE'S MURDERER

Plagiarism is known as a blatant offense for copying ideas from others. As the violators disregard
giving credits to the copied work they used for their literature, they disrespect the original authors of that
particular piece. Plagiarism, albeit considered unethical, is still practiced by some people, especially
students writing their essays and other literary works. However, plagiarism can affect how we see pieces
of literature and ideas, merely just a product of pen writing on paper.

Plagiarism kills everyone's creativity and originality. It is truly conspicuous that copying
someone's work as your shows plagiarism. As they practice plagiarism in writing their pieces of literature,
they cage themselves around the works of others, confining their unique ideas to their head. Plagiarism
offers much more ease at composing literary works, but it kills the essence of writing: to express yourself.

If they continue to plagiarize other works, they will have degraded value on composing literary
works. They will not learn how to appreciate ideas presented in the original works because they could
only copy them and label them as their own. Plagiarism erodes the ethics of writing, as well as the
original works' author.

Overall, plagiarism destroys how we must view literary works. Just like other works of art such as
paintings, sculptures, and even musical compositions, literary works require creativity and the true
expression of their creator. These pieces of art need time and effort to build relationships with others and
convey what they want to say to others. Literature allows us to express our lives in different ways. In
opposition, plagiarism is the murderer of literature.
Characteristics of a Good Paragraph in My Essay

Example 1: Unity
The 1st paragraph mainly discusses plagiarism as a blatant offense. It focuses solely on a single idea,
point, or argument that is being discussed.

Example 2: Coherence
In the 2nd paragraph, the ideas are presented clearly. All of the ideas contained in the paragraph are all
about how it kills creativity and unity which is relevant to the main topic.

Example 3: Adequate Development

The 4th paragraph is adequately developed. It describes how plagiarism destroys how we see literary
works. It is explained and supported by different examples and other specific details.

Improving a Paragraph

Paragraph to Edit:

If they continue to plagiarize other works, they will have degraded value on composing literary
works. They will not learn how to appreciate ideas presented in the original works because they could
only copy them and label them as their own. Plagiarism erodes the ethics of writing, as well as the
original works' author.

Improved Paragraph:

They will decrease the worth of composing literary works if they continue to plagiarize other
works. They will not learn to value ideas given in original works because they will only be able to copy
and label them as their own. Plagiarism degrades both the ethics of writing and the author of the original
work.
2nd Essay:

The Effect of Pandemic

We are living in a period of history that has never been seen before. 2020 is a difficult year.
Nobody could have predicted that a global pandemic would cripple economies and kill hundreds of
thousands of people. Because the virus spreads quickly from person to person, early detection is critical
for controlling the infection's spread. The pharmaceuticals industry, solar power sector, tourism, and
information and technology industry are all affected by the disease's cause.

I learned this pandemic that boundaries are absolutely crucial. Setting appropriate limits is an
important type of self-care that is not always simple, as I discovered. I'm still working on it, but I'm
attempting to set limits on how I spend my time and what obligations I can handle. People and activities
that fill my cup are at the top of my priority list.

We're always picking up new skills. The pandemic forced me to learn abilities that I had never
utilized before, such as adaptability. I learnt to make the most of the opportunities that came my way and
discovered new methods to interact and collaborate with others. As I examined my coping tactics and
went through what was and wasn't working for me, it offered me a better perspective on my career route.
It set me on a new path. I learnt more about myself and became closer to the person I want to be as a
result of it all. In the midst of so many new challenges, I learned to be a friend, a professional, and a
student, and I believe I am better for it.

It takes courage to ask for help. I had to learn that asking for help when I needed it was
acceptable, and I had to learn how to ask for it. Family, friends, coworkers, supervisors, instructors,
advisors, and career coaches can all be of assistance. In times of trouble, they are your go-to people.
The tiny things are worth celebrating. During the pandemic, everything seemed to be the same to me on a
daily basis, so I learnt to appreciate the small successes that I had previously overlooked. Sending an
email, informing someone of my whereabouts (emotionally or otherwise), contacting a buddy, and
brewing coffee all became joyful events for me.

Now that the epidemic has been a year, I've been thinking about the lessons I've learnt during this
difficult period. In the universe of COVID-19, it seemed as if each week brought a new set of trials,
adjustments, and forced adaptations. For one thing, I evolved in ways I never expected. On a whole new
level, I learned about myself, my professional life, and the young professional within me.
Characteristics of a Good Paragraph in My Essay

Example 1: Unity
The 1st paragraph particularly discusses the global pandemic. It focuses on how this pandemic affects
each and everyone of us.

Example 2: Coherence
In the 3rd paragraph, the ideas are presented clearly. It is about adaptability to what is happening because
of the pandemic. All of the ideas contained in the paragraph are all relevant to the main topic.

Example 3: Adequate Development

The 4th paragraph is adequately developed. It describes how it takes courage to ask for help. It is
supported by different examples and specifying the things that helped during those times.

Improving a Paragraph

Paragraph to Edit:

I learned this pandemic that boundaries are absolutely crucial. Setting appropriate limits is an
important type of self-care that is not always simple, as I discovered. I'm still working on it, but I'm
attempting to set limits on how I spend my time and what obligations I can handle. People and activities
that fill my cup are at the top of my priority list.

Improved Paragraph:

This pandemic taught me the importance of setting limits. Setting appropriate limits is a crucial
kind of self-care that, as I realized, is not always easy. I'm still working on it, but I'm attempting to create
boundaries for how I spend my time and how many obligations I can take on. Top on my priority list are
people and activities that fill my cup.
3nd Essay:

What makes a great leader in the 21st century?

Living in the 21st century where technology and everything connected to it continuously
advances, people living in the new era also adjusts to the daily progress of the world. With the progress
going on, it is not only about beneficial progress but also issues that continue to arise as we progress.
Which is why as adaptable people, we search for new ways to cope up with the ever progressing world
led by the advanced and responsive leaders. These 21st century leaders withholds the responsibility and
influence to lead and serve the people of today into a community that progresses along with the world.

As leaders of today’s time, it takes a lot of action and effort to prove to be of worthy of being
called a leader. Having the qualified qualities of a leader does not stop there, because it should be shown
and felt by the society you are leading. In addition to this, becoming a leader in the 21st century requires
you the three following things: having the capacity to develop relationships with people that are out of
your comfort zone, how you anticipate or look forward to changes and being courageous enough to step
out of the norms and taking the risk to lead a new path. Stepping out of your comfort/safe zone is the first
step to becoming a great leader because everything follows after that. Stepping out of your comfort zone
and keeping an open mind would greatly help you connect and build relationships with other people that
would benefit and assist you despite the differences in many aspects such as political, cultural,
socioeconomic, etc. Second is how you think ahead and act ahead with what might and would happen
would contribute you to a fast and immediate reaction and aid whatever your community might encounter
in the future. This will help you plan early and prepare early for your team and the community to avoid
impacts that can negatively affect the society. Lastly, living in the 21st century means that every day,
something new is created or improved for the ongoing progress of the society which is why leaders should
be more adaptable and stand out of the norms that hinder them from growing. What may be beneficial in
the past may not be beneficial today or tomorrow so it is important that every leader knows how to create
their own new path to withstand the endless progression of the world.

As the world continues to live in the 21st century full of information, innovation and digitally
trained, every leader must know and understand the big difference of being a leader in the past, compared
to being a leader in today’s era. Keeping in mind the three major qualities would not only change on how
you perceive things, but would also help you grow into a reliable leader fitted in the 21st century. Once
acquiring these qualities, this will reflect on how you serve and lead the people and continue to shape the
society alongside with the flow of advancement. And lastly, quoting Roselinde Torres speech, “Great
leaders are not head down, they see around corners, shaping their future and reacting to it.” And this what
makes a great 21st century leader because anyone can become a leader but not everyone can be an
efficient leader.
Characteristics of a Good Paragraph in My Essay

Example 1: Unity
The 1st paragraph particularly discusses living in the 21st century where there is technology . It focuses
solely on how everything connected to technology continuously advances.

Example 2: Signal Devices

The essay has signal devices, mainly in addition and explaining.

Example 3: Adequate Development

The 3rd paragraph is adequately developed. It describes the world as it continues to live in the 21st
century and being a great leader. It is explained and supported by a quotation by Roselinde Torres.

Improving a Paragraph

Paragraph to Edit:

As leaders of today’s time, it takes a lot of action and effort to prove to be of worthy of being
called a leader. Having the qualified qualities of a leader does not stop there, because it should be shown
and felt by the society you are leading. In addition to this, becoming a leader in the 21st century requires
you the three following things: having the capacity to develop relationships with people that are out of
your comfort zone, how you anticipate or look forward to changes and being courageous enough to step
out of the norms and taking the risk to lead a new path. Stepping out of your comfort/safe zone is the first
step to becoming a great leader because everything follows after that. Stepping out of your comfort zone
and keeping an open mind would greatly help you connect and build relationships with other people that
would benefit and assist you despite the differences in many aspects such as political, cultural,
socioeconomic, etc. Second is how you think ahead and act ahead with what might and would happen
would contribute you to a fast and immediate reaction and aid whatever your community might encounter
in the future. This will help you plan early and prepare early for your team and the community to avoid
impacts that can negatively affect the society. Lastly, living in the 21st century means that every day,
something new is created or improved for the ongoing progress of the society which is why leaders should
be more adaptable and stand out of the norms that hinder them from growing. What may be beneficial in
the past may not be beneficial today or tomorrow so it is important that every leader knows how to create
their own new path to withstand the endless progression of the world.

Improved Paragraph:

It takes a lot of activity and effort for today's leaders to establish that they are worthy of the title
of leader. Having the qualifications of a leader does not end there; it must be demonstrated and felt by the
society you govern. In addition, becoming a leader in the twenty-first century necessitates the ability to
form relationships with individuals who are outside of your comfort zone, the ability to anticipate or
anticipate changes, and the guts to go outside of the norms and take the risk of leading a new path.Taking
the first step toward becoming a great leader is stepping outside of your comfort/safe zone, because
everything else follows. Stepping outside of your comfort zone and keeping an open mind will
tremendously assist you in connecting and forming relationships with those who will benefit and assist
you despite differences in many aspects such as political, cultural, socioeconomic, and so on. Second,
how you think about and act about what might and might not happen will help you react quickly and
effectively to anything your community may face in the future. This will enable you to plan ahead of time
for your team and the community in order to minimize negative consequences for society. Lastly, living in
the twenty-first century implies that something new is developed or improved every day for the
advancement of society, which is why leaders must be more adaptive and break free from the rules that
limit their growth. What was useful in the past may not be beneficial today or tomorrow, thus every leader
must be able to forge their own unique route in order to keep up with the world's never-ending
advancement.