As I go over all the concepts that this course has taught me I can see a positive effect it has made on my work. Although this course has been short, there has been much it has offered me for my writing. By applying this new knowledge to my work, it has given each of my papers better quality and guidelines to go by. Noticing the improvement of my work by following the steps we have gone over, has made me feel better as a writer and researcher. My introduction should include the thesis that would give a general idea of what the paper is discussing. This paragraph will include a small outline of what the reader will be looking forward too. To begin with, each of my papers has incorporated a thesis statement to allow my reader to see the topic …show more content…
Depending on the information I have researched and the details I have found has helped me to conclude on the specific type of order I should use in my paper. By studying and having a better understanding of the different types of orders a paper can be composed of, has given me a good guideline to go by when arranging all my information. The order gives my reader less confusion so that everything is put into proper progression. A great concept this course has gone into depth about is researching. In my paper title “Being a Christian,” I didn’t have much to research on but by using my prior knowledge, experience and some help from my Pastor and family I had much to offer my paper. When conducting my research, I can remember to cite any sources that I have used so that I do not plagiarize. I have learned that plagiarism isn’t taken lightly under any circumstances. Learning to use my handbook has also helped me so that I provide the accurate information for each of my sources. Through this course, my handbook has been my best friend and will continue to be whenever I write a paper. Bearing such a valuable book has helped me to avoid plagiarism and has helped me with the correct format each of my papers should contain. The audience has been something
This reflective essay will lay emphasis on one of the learning needs I have developed during my two week taster placement in hospital. Reflection helps an individual build upon their skills and makes room for self-criticism as he or she can contemplate upon actions and make relevant changes (Taylor, 2000). I will be applying the “What”, “So what” and “Now what” model of reflection by Driscoll (2000) in this piece of work because it is a more coherent and comprehensible approach to follow when writing a reflective account and is also an easier guide to writing reflections. The learning need I chose to reflect on from my learning plan is having a better understanding of diabetes and the 6 basic medications used in treating the condition since it is a common illness on the ward I am have been allocated on for my first placement. The timescale set for achieving this objective was by the end of my two week placement that is from 27th January to 9th February and I achieved it with the help of a host of factors. In this assignment, all the names of the patients and wards have been omitted and indicated with letters and numbers for confidentiality reasons as stated in the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of conduct (2008). The paper will primarily touch on the type 2 diabetes and furthermore on the achievement on my learning need.
In this course, I have acquired skills that have helped me improve my writing. For example, doing the rhetorical analysis and logical fallacies in class. The rhetorical analysis have helped my writing because I can identify the writing strategies and purpose of what the author is acknowledging his/her audience. The logical fallacies have helped me reason the valid or invalid in an argument. Additional, I can identify the logical fallacies in a writing. In class, we also discussed about the sentence core and the workshops. The sentence core exercise has made an impact in my writing, because my sentences were extremely long therefore, I am still working on minimizing my sentences and making them short and clear. The workshops are helpful to me
You have a strong thesis statement and you thoroughly discuss your thesis points within your paper. Your first two paragraphs should be made into one paragraph for a better introduction.
Another thing that I learned from taking this course is how to build a better writing and reading skills. Acknowledging reading and writing skills will help me to succeed in my other university courses.
In this section of the outline, draft a possible introductory paragraph. Remember that the introduction should identify the subject of your analysis and provide the overall purpose for writing. Because the thesis statement normally serves as the transitional point between the introduction and body, draft your tentative thesis as the last sentence of the introduction.
As I planed to take this class, I thought this course would be like all other general education courses. I believed that it would be of little use to me. However, after attending the first class, my view has changed completely. I applied each and every theory to my life.
In conclusion, this class has truly been an invaluable learning experience for me. From finally figuring out how to correctly use the MLA format to effectively eliminating my procrastinating habits, the class has given me multiple opportunities to grow as a writer. I have developed an organizational pattern of success for me to write successfully in the future and have gained the confidence I desired to aggressively handle future written assignments. This class has allowed me to improve in areas I was already competent in and has made me address the areas where I was weak. Learning how to use the research tools available is an amazing skill that will be highly marketable no matter which career I decide to pursue. The foundation I have built by attending this class will enable me to be an expert in communicating with others in writing.
As a first year college student this course has taught me many core aspects to writing and critical thinking. Writing has not been one my strongest points in education, but I feel this course has helped me make strides in writing in many ways. This course has enlightened me on various aspects of writing and has taught me many different ways of writing quality essays. A few things that this course has taught me is how construct an acceptable thesis statement, how to prove my points in body paragraphs, and how to properly cite sources. Although I have learned an immense deal of writing skills within this course there some things I feel I can improve upon, such as, introductions and properly heading papers.
With the professors’ assistance, I was able to identify the meager strengths in my writing. Although I am rarely satisfied with my writing, the professor typically commented positively on my introductions. This was greatly pleasing, for I have always thought them to be my weakest point. In the majority of my writing, the introductions were a result of extensive revisions. For example, the introduction of my Argumentative Essay was partially written in class, but I was not completely satisfied with it. To improve the introduction, I added several things, such as the example of the McDonald’s commercial. In truth, I believe that these introductions are overanalyzed, where they should be simplified. To choose an acceptable introduction, I have a somewhat long process. If time allows it, I write the introduction, along with the conclusion, last. Since middle school, this was my process. The introduction is much easier to write once the rest is complete and one has the general ‘feel’ of essay. Less than meager, this was the only strength I could personally identify within...
The first part of the paper is your introduction. You should begin with a broad statement which refers to your topic and then narrow to the specifics of your particular focus. Next you offer any relevant background information and define any specific terminology that you may use in the paper. This is also the time to introduce and define your arguments without specifically referring to any support from the texts. Finally, you should conclude this paragraph with your Thesis Statement which also includes your main arguments. (i.e. Hence, The Scarlet Letter is a romance novel because it contains a strong sense of beauty in the world, a vivid imagination that can construct fantastic dream worlds, an interest in ancient legends and traditions, and a deep sympathy with obscure or humble people.)
I had to find good sources about this topic and at some points I could not locate any good topics for my arguments. Then my instructor brought up the library website for Fresno State and it gave scholarly sources for my research paper which was what I most needed. So if you ever need to find scholarly sources that perhaps are already cited, you can look it up in the Fresno State library website. Even if they don’t have it online you can request it or go in to visit the library and they will help you find good sources. You also have to give yourself enough time to read those articles. In this case, I was looking at research studies on how Google affects the cognition. There were several long pages about this research done on many people and how it affected them. I had to read and locate important statements made by these researchers, get the facts that will help back up my claims. Also look at other news websites that may have talked about the issue topic you will be talking about because they can have important things or opinions to say about that research. In my case, the topic of Google affecting people’s cognition was spoken about in 9News website and they showed videos testing out the “Google Effect”, that researchers studied. The news opinion gave me a strong evidence to which how other newscasts view this issue. So be prepared to read and research plenty of articles and websites when doing a research paper to have a strong
This course taught me a new Style of writing, and an easier way to Invent my papers, as well as giving the liberty to Arrange it however I wanted, as well as choose an Audience to write to.
I am not the kind of person who talks or writes much. Putting my thoughts on papers is something I have always struggled with doing. I believe this class will help me improve on transferring my thoughts to paper, in an organized fashion. I look forward to becoming a better writer because of this class.
I have learned a great deal in this course, and about my self. Just from writing this paper I can see the difference in how I think, and how I have change just in a semester. I will continue to progress in these two goals and use the S.M.A.R.T goal step up for future goals and improvements.
This lesson is designed to review and reinforce a few important concepts about plants (e.g. Needs, parts, sequence of planting) and to also guide the students through applying a few scientific inquiry (e.g. Making observations, experimentation, discussion, reflection, reporting results etc.). The students have previously planted corn and bean seeds and today’s lesson has provided the students a chance to see the results of the planted corn and bean seeds. Additionally, seeds have been planted under and growing under the following conditions: without water, and without soil. The students see the results of these seeds planted under these conditions for the past week. Two plants in particular have already been grown their growth has been