This term I have learned:
-I use commas far too often. I didn't realize this until this course but it turns out that I put a comma where I would pause when speaking. This is grammatically incorrect.
-MLA format changes! WHO KNEW??
-My proof-reading needs work. I need to pay more attention.
-Essay writing is a pretty good method of internalizing knowledge. I'm now pretty well versed on why Nursing is a good opportunity, what I should aim to take away from a college composition course, and how to study-even though none of these was the focus of the class
-How to write citations. From Scratch.
I completely agree with you on citations. I had never had to write a citation before this class. I always used online tools because that is what I was told to do. I discovered that while they are somewhat accurate they have many flaws and it is much better to write them from scratch. This class has provided me with the knowledge of how to do that properly and I am now much more confident in my ability to source outside resources.
ReplyDeleteI really like that you understood one of the side purposes of the writing assignment about arguing for your major. Yes, I wanted you to practice writing argumentative essays, but I also wanted you to learn more about your own major. After all, you've signed up for four more years of it.
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