Proofreading Course Reflection

do I go about writing a one to two-page reflection on a computer program reviewing and critiquing my writing assignment based on a programmed algorithm? First, I would have to say I am insulted and discouraged to be asked to run my paper through a proofreading program. I thought upon completing this course I would finally learn to be free from relying on Word’s proofing. But, changing an apple for an orange does not teach me to be a better writer. Proofreading programs teach bad habits like relying

Reflective Report Doing the modules in this course has given me an entirely new perspective on written university work. There are all sorts of strategies that can be employed to help with the improvement of the marks a student can get for each assignment and examination. Before studying about the different elements that must come together for a written university document to be deemed standard and good, there were so many points where I did not fully apply myself. Lack of knowledge is the main thing

island and in composition 102. This course demands that explorations of personal values, attitudes, and thoughts to effectively examine the issues that are critical. As an unexperienced writer, this course was quite challenging, due to lack of formal writing experience. Furthermore, the nontraditional classroom was an additional cause for concern. Being unfamiliar with the 21st century electronic instruction forged a tug of war “keep the course or drop the course”. After deep consideration, it was

for writing was not utilizing a person or program to proof read my papers. So it became, during a session of self-deprecating humor with a friend I made mention of a hard fought after average grade that he remarked of using an Internet proofreading service. Of course, I loosely took it under advisement, however, I mostly scoffed it off I already spent too much time on the papers. But nonetheless, I looked into the service without success of finding the unicorn free proofreader that would change my

110 multiple times now, has made it easier to adapt to the concepts. Completing the course of English 110 for my final time has given me a new mindset on English. I have developed as a writer over the course and was able to learn a few different strategies. The five student learning outcomes (SLO) are Rhetorical Situation and Genre, Writing as a Social Act, Writing as a Process, Grammar and Usage, and Reflection. These are the specific concepts I now better understand and have showed progress in

Coming into a college writing course, I did not expect it to be easy. Throughout high school essays were very easy to write due to teachers cutting way too much slack and handing out easy grades. Writing has always been difficult for me, but I feel this is because I have not been challenged yet to demonstrate my full writing ability. I had yet to develop my own voice as a writer. Throughout this course, I was met with many challenges to bring out the true writer inside of me and because of this,

If it contains many grammatical errors and lacks structure it can be perceived that you are not a very good writer. For years, I thought I didn’t need any formal education. That was a big mistake that is now in the process of being corrected. This course has started to help me communicate more efficiently as a business professional and be more effective in my academic studies. Knowing the writing process and carefully developing good writing habits are critical for growth as a writer. Over the past

It made me cite the sources using the Modern Language Association format. And the last sort of essay was a reflection essay, in which I looked back at the semester to see how I have grown as a writer in certain areas, also to see how I can improve in the future as a writer. My skills on using various writing techniques were improved this semester. The course taught me the difference in summarizing and paraphrasing. Summarizing is pulling out the main points of something a person

November 15, 2014 October10, 2014-ENTRY 15 : Course Reflection Reflect: This course never interested me. I really was never interested to take this course as there was no need for it. I considered myself who could write well as needed in my job. For the field I am in, I did not think I would need more than I already knew, rather I felt it was waste of time. For me to stay focused and remain enthusiastic was the biggest challenge. As I started doing this course , I began to enjoy little bit. I am a very

Over the past four months, I have made great strides as a writer. The area where I have seen the most growth is in my use of the writing process. Prior to my enrollment in this course, I would sit down and write all my papers in one sitting. This class has taught me how to lay out a plan for my papers. I have learned how to effectively brainstorm/research, draft, and revise my writings before I complete them. Also I have learned to not just stop there, instead I am now going back and reflecting on