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Which sentence sounds better
Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 10:37 pm
by OrdinarilySkilled
Which of these sounds better? Or do neither make sense...
Furthermore, as it was my curiosity combined with my unfamiliarity with the type of programming that fueled the work ethic and resolve that led to my successful project, I believe my strong interest in IP law and my non-traditional background will come together to have a similar impact on my career as a law student.
Furthermore, as it was my curiosity combined with my unfamiliarity with the type of programming that led to my successful project, I believe my strong interest in IP law and my non-traditional background will come together to fuel a strong work ethic and determination during my career as a law student.
Re: Which sentence sounds better
Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 10:44 pm
by saltoftheearth
the latter sounds better
Re: Which sentence sounds better
Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 10:45 pm
by Knock
The skills that led to my successful project will also serve me well in law school. My strong interest in intellectual property law, along with my non-traditional background, will result in a profound work ethic and unbridled determination during my time in law school.
But i'd keep working on it -- both your originals seem awkward and don't make much sense (maybe because I haven't read the rest of your essay).
Re: Which sentence sounds better
Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 10:45 pm
by Pablo Ramirez
Both terrible; second one better.
Re: Which sentence sounds better
Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 10:46 pm
by Pablo Ramirez
Knockglock wrote:The skills that led to my successful project will also serve me well in law school. My strong interest in intellectual property law, along with my non-traditional background, will result in a profound work ethic and unbridled determination during my time in law school.
And this one fits right in. Equally terrible.
Re: Which sentence sounds better
Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 10:47 pm
by saltoftheearth
Pablo Ramirez wrote:Knockglock wrote:The skills that led to my successful project will also serve me well in law school. My strong interest in intellectual property law, along with my non-traditional background, will result in a profound work ethic and unbridled determination during my time in law school.
And this one fits right in. Equally terrible.
do not use this word
Re: Which sentence sounds better
Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 10:48 pm
by Knock
saltoftheearth wrote:Pablo Ramirez wrote:Knockglock wrote:The skills that led to my successful project will also serve me well in law school. My strong interest in intellectual property law, along with my non-traditional background, will result in a profound work ethic and unbridled determination during my time in law school.
And this one fits right in. Equally terrible.
do not use this word
Lol, don't use my sentence -- I was just trying to play around with it and see if I could make it better.
Re: Which sentence sounds better
Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 10:51 pm
by OrdinarilySkilled
Haha, I'm just going to go with:
I, like, worked hard and shit. I'll do it again if you want.
Re: Which sentence sounds better
Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 10:54 pm
by Ford Prefect
For the sake of brevity:
My work ethic and resolve led to a successful project; these, together with my strong interest in IP law and my non-traditional background, will lead to success in law school.
Re: Which sentence sounds better
Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 11:04 pm
by 2ofspades
mdallavis wrote:For the sake of brevity:
My work ethic and resolve led to a successful project; these, together with my strong interest in IP law and my non-traditional background, will lead to success in law school.
Close, but not so dry. Here:
Just as my curiosity with the programming drove me to succeed with my project, so too will my interest in intellectual property and my non-traditional background enable my success as a law student.
Re: Which sentence sounds better
Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 11:05 pm
by Knock
2ofspades wrote:mdallavis wrote:For the sake of brevity:
My work ethic and resolve led to a successful project; these, together with my strong interest in IP law and my non-traditional background, will lead to success in law school.
Close, but not so dry. Here:
Just as my curiosity with the programming drove me to succeed with my project, so too will my interest in intellectual property and my non-traditional background enable my success as a law student.
I like this one.
Re: Which sentence sounds better
Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 11:10 pm
by Ford Prefect
Knockglock wrote:2ofspades wrote:mdallavis wrote:For the sake of brevity:
My work ethic and resolve led to a successful project; these, together with my strong interest in IP law and my non-traditional background, will lead to success in law school.
Close, but not so dry. Here:
Just as my curiosity with the programming drove me to succeed with my project, so too will my interest in intellectual property and my non-traditional background enable my success as a law student.
I like this one.
I agree. I just love semicolons.
Re: Which sentence sounds better
Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 11:31 pm
by Marionberry
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Re: Which sentence sounds better
Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 11:38 pm
by St.Remy
Marionberry wrote:"I grinds like a muhfucka."
OP should of course find a way to work this sentence into his PS as well.