Grey & Ponce, 1

Piero Grey
Ignacio Ponce

Mr. Rodriguez

English Composition I

16/04/2024

Listing

Prompt: Should all students at USIL be required volunteer work before graduating?

A: Listing

● College students should volunteer to graduate

○ Experience in your field of work
■ Improves your CV
■ Gives you the chance to apply what you have learned at college in the
real world
■ Allows you to prove if you are really passionate about your career
○ Develop soft skills
■ Reinforces positive habits
■ You can learn from your experienced coworkers
■ Volunteering involves working closely with others
○ Networking opportunities
■ Promote a sense of social responsibility among students.
■ It would expand your networks of professional and community
contacts.
■ It will contribute to the personal and professional development of
students.
○ Community engagement
■ It would foster a sense of social responsibility in students.
■ It would contribute to the development of leadership and teamwork
skills.
■ It would help strengthen ties between the university and the
community.

B. Outline

TS: All USIL students should do volunteer work before graduating because it gives them
experience in their preferred fields of work, it allows them to develop soft skills and it offers
crucial networking opportunities.
SI1: Volunteer work gives students experience in their preferred fields of work.
● Detail:Participating in volunteer activities related to their field of study provides
students with practical, hands-on experience that complements their academic
knowledge.
● Explanation:This practical experience allows students to apply theoretical concepts
learned in the classroom to real-world scenarios, enhancing their understanding and
proficiency in their chosen field.
● Example:For instance, a marketing student volunteering for a local non-profit
organization may gain experience in creating marketing campaigns, conducting
market research, and analyzing consumer behavior, which are all valuable skills in
the field of marketing.
SI2: Volunteer work gives students the opportunity to develop soft skills.
● Detail:Engaging in volunteer work helps students develop important soft skills such
as communication, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving.
● Explanation:These soft skills are highly sought after by employers and are essential
for success in any professional environment.
● Example:For example, volunteering in a community project may require students to
collaborate with diverse team members, communicate effectively with stakeholders,
and adapt to changing situations, all of which contribute to the development of their
soft skills.
SI3: Volunteer work offers students crucial networking opportunities.
● Detail:Volunteering allows students to connect with professionals, community
leaders, and organizations in their field of interest, expanding their professional
network
● Explanation:Requiring volunteer work from USIL students is important because it
allows them to make key contacts in the community.
● Example:Participating in industry events or conferences provides students with the
opportunity to interact with key figures in their field, establishing meaningful
connections for their future career endeavors.

SI4: Volunteer work fosters community engagement, providing students with vital networking
opportunities.
● Detail:Volunteer work encourages students to engage with a variety of community
members, organizations, and businesses, fostering both professional networks and a
sense of community responsibility.
● Explanation:Engaging in volunteer work exposes students to diverse community
issues and challenges, encouraging them to actively participate in finding solutions
and making a positive impact.
● Example:Volunteering at a local food bank provides students with practical
experience in food distribution and enables them to build connections with fellow
volunteers, staff, and community leaders.