Academic
deep and close reading (#1/8) close reading (#5/5) reading (#3/7)
critical thinking (#2/8) problem solving (#2/5) critical thinking (#2/7) <<< fascinating - critical thinking was #2, unanimously
organized writing (#3/8) clear written communication (#3/5) writing ability (#4 - tie with speaking/7)
homework completion (#4/8) **N/A (showed up as a behav. trait, below) **N/A (showed up as a behav. trait, below)
study skills (#5/8) ability to take & give feedback (#4/8) expertise in one's field (#1/7)
**speaking showed up in exec skills clear spoken communication (#1/5) clear spoken communication (#1/7)
Executive / Behavioral Skills
honesty
solid work ethic
respectful
engaged
self-advocate (speaking up for oneself, politely)
being aware of and adhering to deadlines
taking pride in one's work
syllabus navigation / reading and interpreting technical documents
working well with others
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KEY:
Blue = a "top 5" trait, according to college professors
Green - a "top 5" trait, according to business owners / managers
Red = an "important / respectable adult" trait, according to the Class of 2018