Continuing Academic Success Raul Alvarez Gen 200 February 2 2015 University of Phoenix Continuing Academic Success Some people don't go directly to a traditional college right after high school, or like me, some do and find out it's not for them. After having years in the work force without a degree, we know that if wewant to move up in our careers or obtain our dream job; a college degree is preferred. However, once we return to school, we're not in a student mentality anymore. Especially
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of the writing process. Instead of just going with the flow and writing whatever, I began to start thinking about what I wanted to communicate and why during the class period which each prompt was given. Additionally, I began to improve with the editing portion on of the writing process. I began to revise my papers more effectively, rereading them several times, putting them through www.paperrater.com and www.grammarly.com, and visiting the writing center. This semester I have gone to the writing
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Covered Introduction to effective writing skills Writing thesis statement and topic sentences Definition , exemplification and classification Description Cause and effect Interpreting diagrammatic information Comparing and contrast Proofreading and editing Text Used 1. 2. Main Text: Oshima, A & Hogue. ( 1997). Introduction to Academic Writing. New York: AddisonWesley, Longman Zimmerman. (2003).English for Science. Singapore: Prentice Hall Additional Text Brannan, B. (2003). A Writer’s
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Self – Reflection As the curtains drop and the semester approaches its end, the opportunity of evaluating one’s self explicitly arises. I firmly believe in the notion, “Where there is a will, there is a way.” Throughout the course of this semester, I wrote three pieces of work, which contributed towards my development both as a writer and as a communicator. Writing in Freshman Composition gives me an opportunity to express myself through not only speech but also the power of words, thereby
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such as main components, multimedia devices (hardware) and Internet, web-resources (software). In the second section you have to deal with word processor and its various uses for developing writing skills such as composing,/drafting, writing, revising, editing, spelling check. The third unit deals with email communication and how it helps in developing communicative skills especially writing skills. Since this unit is mostly practical oriented, it will be useful if you have access to a computer with
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English class by far was my least liked class in all my middle school and high school education and never would I have thought that what I once disliked as a student would be of such importance to my future career. Being able to write, read, and understand, simply becomes the basics to learning and getting through college, and I, myself am still acquiring the necessary skills to become a better writer. In fact, one of the goals I plan to accomplish through my college education is to become a better
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writing assignment! Your grade may be adversely affected if you do not follow all of these requirements. Email or call your instructor if you have questions. The required literary essays for this course demand careful planning, drafting, revising/editing, and correct documentation. The following resources and requirements provide instruction on writing, research, and avoiding plagiarism. Carefully review them before writing your literary essays. Plagiarism Plagiarism encompasses more than
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The first time that I began writing the English academic essay is three years ago. In order to apply for universities in America, I should take the SAT test. In the test, the hardest part for me is writing. At that time, I realized that writing is never easy for an international student. It is a big challenge to write an academic paper by using the second language. The argument, thesis, word choices and grammar always bother me. However, I know that writing is the most important skill for a college
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that the only way I will be able to understand is to ask the questions that I need to ask an order to full understand what is needed or wanted from me. Business Writing Graphic Organizer REVISING – Once the document has been composed. We then prepare the document with newly edited text. REVISING – Once the document has been composed. We then prepare the document with newly edited text. COMPOSING – Creating or making one whole document by putting together all the elements or parts. COMPOSING
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Writing is a combination of skill that is best taught by breaking up the writing process. By focusing on the process of writing, almost everyone learns to write successfully. The five steps in the writing process are pre writing, making a draft, revising, editing, and publishing. (University of Phoenix, 2014). When the writer goes through the step by step process the mystery is alleviated and it becomes easier for the writer to compose a
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