...I took my time reviewing the feedback provided on my first submitted essay for English 101. I noticed several positive areas in my writing. The first area is having the ability to provide readers with good, well placed examples throughout the essay. The second area of strength is grammar. This is an area that can use improvement however, it is at an advancing level. The best part about receiving feedback is being given a chance to learn from a mistake. A few areas I learned I need to focus on improving would be to state a clear and concise thesis statement letting my readers know exactly what my main point is and what to expect in my paper. I also need to avoid using a passive voice. By writing in a passive voice my essay was wordy and at times...
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...I am currently a junior in the University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, Texas. I have attended a small little school in Snyder, Texas called the Western Texas College before coming here, and I have received my associates in Applied Science and Petroleum Technology. I am taking English 1301 for the third time this Summer II course, since English has never been my strongest subject besides the fact that I know it is important to know. At first, I was a bit skeptical about taking English 1301 this summer in an unknown university, but upon entering Ms. Sanchez’s English 1301 class, it opened my eyes. I had a whole new perspective in not only reading, but also on everyday life situations. The first two times I took English 1301, I was not fully understanding the concept of the text I was reading. When walking into class on the first day of school this summer,...
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...During this course English 331 Public Speaking, I was able to develop and improve my public speaking skills. Also, throughout this course numerous research projects were done by using technology in individual and group work activities. Moreover, through this class were done many written reports and essays. This was a great opportunity for the student to practice and improve her writing skills. Furthermore, during this class the student learned about the English language and professional protocol for public speaking. These areas are essential for my development both personally and professionally. At the beginning of the class the student was terrified for all oral presentations this course contain. This was not a class the student will select on her own to take. Ever since the student’s spoken abilities was not the best, she did not feel confident about deliver worthy speech during the presentations. Correspondingly, to be in front an audience was a terrified position the student must face and overcome. Furthermore, the anxiety, distress, and frightened feeling can impact negatively the student’s personal and professional life; since as a teacher the student need to be in front of an audience every...
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...of my reports. Heading (Strength #1) The first strength that I have worked on, and have been successful in, is the introduction of the report. In the first draft of the first report we have worked on my introduction was very week. It seemed to jump around and not get to the point, causing the reader to loose interest in the report. Now I have been working on the introduction section, making my statements get to the point, but still grab the readers attention. Heading (Strength #2) The second strength I have gained is producing a good conclusion. Whenever I use to end a report it seemed like I would fall right off and not end strong. After the peer editing tips I have found a good way to shape up my conclusions. I end them with a reflection of my introduction, but make sure I leave the reader wanting more or making them realize they have learned something. This task can be a tough one to handle because you can’t please everyone, and everybody has different views about everything. Once I found a way to control my sentences and make them flow, my conclusions started to improve. Heading (Needs Work) The two areas where I need improve on in the writing process is revising and editing, and quoting and paraphrasing sections in my reports. Heading (Needs Work #1) When it comes to revising, and editing my reports I seem to fly past this important task when I finish my reports. After each report I struggle when it comes taking the time to sit down and reread the report...
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...At the beginning of course English Composition 1, I received grades that were below 90% on each of my writing assignments. However, toward the end of this semester, I turned that around and worked to get better grades. I looked over all the comments that I received on my writing assignments and then I tried to fix those mistakes. My hard work paid off and I began to earn grades in the 90s, and grades that were above 100%. Throughout this semester, I have improved my writing skills and applied those skills to improve my grade in this course, which turned from 81% to 95%. On my first essay that was about self-identification, I earned myself 85%, which was very much unsatisfactory. There were many flaws in my essay that earned me a disappointing...
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...I have learned a lot from English 2010 this semester. The writing projects that we were asked to do was very valuable experiences. I learned to write in different styles. I learned to research my subject material, and cite those sources. I learned to manage my time in a way that enabled me to complete all of these projects in a timely manner, while trying to stay on top of my other courses, as well as working around my full-time work schedule. It hasn’t been easy, that’s for sure. There are only so many hours in a day and a week to get those things done that we need to. The assignments that I added to my portfolio were ones that I really liked to work on. It was great to experience a personal interview with an Olympic athlete, and having to find the time to work out an interview with someone whose time is so valuable was a wonderful way to learn about the interview process. I also added my collaborative assignment to my portfolio. This was a harder project to work on because I have never had to write a paper with someone else, let alone with someone that I have never met. I found that being a working student, and having a partner that also works as well as raises a child, it is difficult to find the time to communicate with another party in order to figure out the process that you are going to work through to create a document together. Bottom line…it can be done, and I think that I have a better understanding of what it takes to get this type of task accomplished. Overall...
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...English 100 Reflective essay I learned in this class that i could improve more on writing essays, that I need to proofread so i won't have as many errors and that I can improve a lot on how I word my sentences. When I started class I knew that i could write an essay but i didn't think i needed any improvement. On my first essay i learned that i could improve a lot on writing essays. In my first essay I didn't use MLA because i had never used it before. I also used cite my sources wrong sometimes and just copy and paste what link i used to find my information but not give credit to the author correctly. After taking this class I learned how to correctly cite my sources and use MLA format in my essay to help them. In my argumentative essay...
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...This English class required me to focus on four different learning outcomes: writing, reading, researching, and reflecting. The writing learning outcome included creating an effective and flexible writing process to evaluate various rhetorical situations. The reading learning outcome included reading complex sources from a variety of Medias to also evaluate rhetorical situations. The researching learning outcome included searching for print and electronic sources and imply their information to ideas and integrate them into the writing projects. The reflecting learning outcome required me to look back at previous works and decide what changes can be made and how future works will be improved. This English course successfully improved my...
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...This self-reflection is about a circumstance that occurred between me and a lorry driver where there was a language barrier between us. Throughout this reflection, I will be referring to the Gibbs (1988) reflective model to underpin and reinforce my discussion and reflection on this occasion. Description: This incident occurred on a Saturday morning at a food store of a large intentional business. I was the only warehouse operative on until that afternoon. After unloading the lorry, I noticed the paperwork was missing important information. I asked the driver about this and to get the information required to fill out the paperwork. However, the driver main language was Polish and couldn’t speak any English. But, I could not speak any polish as well. This then caused the incident as both of us could not understand each other or get the information that we require. Feelings: At the time of the incident, I was mainly confused towards the lorry driver. This is because, I didn’t know that lorry driver could not understand English, so I was confused...
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...of communication amongst the health care professionals and how a good nursing documentation is an integral part of nursing. It will also demonstrate how reflection enabled me to make sense of and learn from this experience, as well as identify any further learning developments needed to improve my practice and achieve the level of competency needed for when I qualify as an assistant practitioner. While discussing the knowledge underpinning practice, evidence based literature will be reviewed to support my discussion and for the purpose of reflection the essay will be written in the first person. Spouse, J, et al (2008). Jonhs, C (2009) defined reflection as learning through our every day experiences, towards realising one’s vision of desirable practice as a lived reality. He also added that it is a critical and a flexible process of self inquiry and transformation of being and becoming the practitioner you desire to be. However, Ghaye, T et al. (2000) stated that for the health care professionals to develop a more reflective posture, they must fully embrace both the principles and the practices of reflection. It is about becoming more aware of how we learn and how this affects what we think, feel and do. There are different models for reflection; some are more complex and detailed than others. To help me with my reflection, I have chosen Gibbs (1988) reflective cycle as a guide: The names of the patient, staff members and health care setting will be changed to protect...
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...Learning through reflection 2 Reflection is an active process whereby the professional can gain an understanding of how historical, social, cultural and personal experiences have contributed to professional knowledge and practice (Wilkinson, 1996). Duffy (2007) believes that reflective practice is an active deliberate process of critically examining practice where an individual is challenged and enabled to undertake the process of self-enquiry to empower the practitioner to realize desirable and effective practice within a reflexive spiral of personal transformation. Learning is derived from experience but it doesn’t just happen. For it to take place you not only need to engage in reflection you must also record it. By thinking about what you are doing and why you are doing it is what turns your experiences into meaningful learning. If you are to become a reflective practitioner you have to use that learning to increase your professional knowledge and skills to the benefit of not only yourself but also to your patients / clients. Why Reflect Reflection is really a process that begins with looking back on a situation, pondering over it, learning from it and then using the new knowledge to help you in future similar situations. Reflection, which is learning through experience, is not a new concept. As humans, we naturally reflect on our surroundings and experiences. However, the conscious, deliberate and ordered process of using reflection as a learning tool...
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...GE 2218 Third Reflection Paper “Write your own script for your play” this is the most impressing point I have learnt form Mr. Ki ‘ s success on his career, which is also the major principle for his career management. In this talk, Mr. Ki shed light on the meaning of success from different perspectives and dimensions. I can tell from his career that he is satisfied with what he did in the past and what he is doing now. There are two essential factors I can draw from his experience, reinvent your career and refine your life. For the points that he raised in this talk, I quite endorsed his unique perception on career that it is divided into three phases. “ Work for success”, “ work for significance” and “ work for legacy”. Apart from myself, I guess most of the people value ones’ success by wealth and positions. Mr. Ki , however, adds to that life structure, purpose, identity and significance. Exemplified by Mr. Ki ‘s career, he retreated from his respected working position just at the prime of his career simply because he wanted to do something meaningful, not only to his life but also to the whole society. So he transfers his prowess to help and engage in social enterprise project. Reinventing one’s career is equally important in a sense that it helps put your career into perspective, and achieve a balance of life, just like what Mr. Ki mentioned, the second career, the parallel career and the social career. Besides, always reflect on you experience as well as have a full...
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...Examples of Reflective Writing Example 1 I arrived on the ward at 7:30 ready to begin a 12-hour shift. After receiving handover, my mentor assigned me the job of bathing Mr B with the help of a healthcare assistant. Mr B has Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), a progressive disease of the nervous system with rapid deterioration due to spongiform encephalopathy. He is not expected to live to Christmas, even though he is only 19 years old. He is mentally aware of what is going on but is physically unable to demonstrate activities of daily living, including eating and drinking, has limited communication skills and is doubly incontinent. He is unsafe on his feet so mobilises with a wheelchair. I approached Mr B’s bed and asked his consent to take him for a bath. While the bath was running we began helping him to undress. He looked rather nervous. At the thought of myself being in his position, being the same age as him, I began to feel embarrassed too. I thought that I could not possibly be a professional individual if I let my embarrassment and sympathy get in the way of my nursing care. We assisted Mr B into the bath and started his wash. I knew he was uncomfortable and wanted to be able to wash himself, but was unable to do so. I was finding it difficult to look him in the eye, especially when it came to washing his genitalia. I tried to ease this by making conversation, but in a way this made matters worse. After the bath we dried Mr B, dressed him and returned him...
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...------------------------------------------------- University of Phoenix Material Academic Success Answer each question below in at least 75 words per question, reflecting on your current abilities, and identify resources to strengthen your skills. Refer to the videos, readings, and other weekly assignments to help you compose your answers. Question | Your reflection | How would you define academic readiness? | I would define academic readiness as your own understanding of your study. Also what your own goals are and what your plans are to obtain them. As well as what your self discipline is | What concerns, if any, do you have with academic writing and reading? | My concerns mostly is the writing part of it all. I love to read, I just have a hard time putting things on paper. But. I know I will learn through all these exercise | What two university resources will you use to strengthen your writing and reading skills (refer to your Student Resources Worksheet)? | I believe the two resources that will best benefit me will be writepoint and guides. | What is your personal learning style (refer to the Ch. 1 Aplia homework)? | My personal learning style is like more hands on mode3. | What are two obstacles you might need to overcome (refer to your Life Factors and personality assessments)? | One of my biggest obstacle is time management. Plus another would be financial. | What strategies can you use to overcome these obstacles and be successful? | One strategy would...
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...Date: 27th October, 2014 Title: Morrisons breaks pledge on low prices Link: http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/business/Retail_and_leisure/article1475669.ece The ethical issue was related to credibility of a company. It was about Morrisons the supermarket increased prices of some products marked with “I’m cheaper” sign after promising to cut prices permanently on over 1000 goods six months ago. The supermarket claimed the rise in prices was only a reflection of “commodity inflation” and still “lower than they would have been” without the “I’m Cheaper”cuts. No doubt by increasing the price of goods, the supermarket could compensate the losses from the inflation in supply costs. This do help to maintain profitability of the supermarket and strengthen the confidence of its investors. Also, even though the prices had been raised, they were still lower than the general prices of these goods. The promise of enduring price cut was kept. It was a win-win situation in the eyes of Morrisons. One of the problems arose in this issue was the reputation of Morrisons towards the customers was deeply affected. Although action of increasing the prices due to inflation was justifiable, Morrisons still broke part of its vow of long-lasting price cut. A credibility gap between Morrisons and customers might have been develop as a result. Moreover, the intention of the supermarket was to maintain its profitability while the issue of the news had leaded to a fall in its share price of 0.46...
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