Looking back at my argument essay on the reliability of Wikipedia I think I did really well. Rereading the paper and taking in my instructors comments I realize there were a few things that I could have done to make the paper better, however, overall I am very pleased with it.
I thought I stayed very true to my audience with one minor slip up that wasn't really that important in my opinion. I also really like how I decided to organize it. At first, I didn't like how it read but now as I look back I realize it was the best way to go, with each of my sections distinctly different but transitioned appropriately. Overall I am very pleased with how my paper turned out.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Academic writing has never been my favorite thing. To me writing is something that comes easy when I know what I want to say. I love to write and love how it makes me feel when I write something that I really like and am proud of. However, in academic writing I don't quite get that feeling. It's so stiff and orderly., there is no room for any realness.
I do like how academic writing challenges me though. I have never gotten used to the structure of academic writing so it seems awkward to me. It pushes me to experiment and expand my writing ability. Even if it is against my will.
I do like how academic writing challenges me though. I have never gotten used to the structure of academic writing so it seems awkward to me. It pushes me to experiment and expand my writing ability. Even if it is against my will.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Researching
When researching often the first place I go to is Google. I try to find websites that relate directly to what I am researching and are as credible as I can manage so that my information is not just random bits taken from different sites. I also spend a bit of time in the library looking for real books on my topic of research if I need more information to fill out or clarify my paper.
This is very similar to how I would look up something just for my own benefit. I would not probably go to the library however unless I found it absolutely necessary.
I believe my academic research is pretty effective. It gets me information that normally thoroughly covers my topic. It is kind of stressful sometimes though, when resources become scarce and I am running of time and information.
This is very similar to how I would look up something just for my own benefit. I would not probably go to the library however unless I found it absolutely necessary.
I believe my academic research is pretty effective. It gets me information that normally thoroughly covers my topic. It is kind of stressful sometimes though, when resources become scarce and I am running of time and information.
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