In the beginning of the course, I loved reading. I usually read fiction novels that were interesting to me. Books were a source of entertainment as well as relaxation. However, due to my responsibilities I had stopped reading quite as frequently. However, I have never really used peer editing much. Mostly because, I’ve taken online english courses. Before this class, I was enrolled in the English 3a online course. I enjoy reading and online classes seemed like a better fit for me. I usually find it easier to complete english assignments compared to my other classes. I had a positive experience in this online course. It was the first online class I ever took and I was quite surprised at how much I liked it. I liked having the freedom to be able to choose when to work on assignments. This made it easier with my work schedule as well. I was introduced to a lot of things in English 3a. This class had a huge emphasis on critical thinking. I utilized this type of thinking throughout the various essays I wrote throughout the class. In addition to this, these essays were usually spaced out and were about 4-6 pages in length each. These essays followed the more traditional format and were mainly logic based. This suited me and I was …show more content…
The prompts presented in this class were very different from what I was used to writing on. For example, I have never written an essay on one metaphoric image used throughout a novel. However, I have written a paper explaining several different literary devices that the author used. As a result, I was somewhat familiar with the idea behind the essay. However, focusing on only one metaphoric image for five pages was completely new to me. This essay showed me that there are various ways to doing one thing. It was the same idea as essay’s I had done in the past however, it was more detailed. This helped me to be able to explain a literary device in more
In an excerpt of Unteaching the Five-Paragraph Essay," Marie Foley reveals how the Five-Paragraph Essay formula contradicts writing instructor's most basic goals. Foley shows that the formula deters from generating individual thinking. In today's society, essays are used by millions of people in order to express their different ideas. The Five-Paragraph Essay formula was originally developed to help retain the efficiency and clarity of the essay. Foley, however, believes that this process eventually separates the student from his or her written expression and should be used only as a first step tool for beginning student writers. Foley insists that the formula blocks discovery, squelches authenticity and undermines the reader's need for coherence. Foley shows that patterns of organization and more natural thinking can benefit the student.
“Unteaching the Five Paragraph Essay” by Marie Foley demonstrates how a five paragraph essay formula disturbs the thought process of the students and limits what they can write. A five paragraph essay is an introduction with the main idea, with three supporting topics showing the relationship to the main idea, and a conclusion summarizing the entire essay. Foley argues that this formula forces students to fill in the blank and meet a certain a word limit. She noted that this formula was intended for teachers in the education system to teach an overcrowded class how to write. While it is beneficial for the first-time students learning how to write. In the long run, this standard destroys any free style writing, new connections between a topic,
As I chose to take this class and better my writing skills at a college level, I knew this class was going to be difficult. With a total of four essays to write I knew I had to be on my game from the beginning. Throughout durations of this class, I have learned how to become more responsible, plan ahead of time, and how to become a better writer. With each mistake made i have been able to learn and improve. An Ad Analysis, Comparative Analysis, Narrative, and an Argumentative Essay are the four papers we had to write for the course.
Over this past semester I have grown greatly as a writer. At the beginning of the semester I was not very confident in my writing because I did not think I had the skills to create strong pieces of writing. Not only have I grown as a writer, but I now enjoy writing more. I believe I have grown as a writer in many ways. Some of these include; I am now able to extend my wording to fit a page requirement, I am able to format my writing in MLA format, I have learned new writing strategies, and I am able to write in many styles of writing.
One would have not known much about how to write an effective essay until they have clearly edited their previously written essay during the Expository Writing Stations. Anyone who has looked over their writing multiple times and has found ways to enhance and professionalize it will learn to write in a more clear and concise manner than they had done before. The Expository Writing Stations has helped change the students’ understanding of how to write a proper essay by having the the students edit and review one another’s essays, finding some things that they should have put on their own essay to help enhance the writing. Students also find out about what components of their writing sounds and looks clear, and how their writing could have developed. Their understanding of using correct, accurate word choice and evidence has evolved. The following examples of reflections show how one has thoroughly understood the insufficient parts of their essay and
As the dull scent of chalk dust mixes imperceptably with the drone of the teacher's monotone, I doodle in my tablet to stay awake. I notice vaguely that, despite my best efforts in the shower this morning after practice, I still smell like chlorine. I sigh and wonder why the school's administration requires the students to take a class that, if it were on the Internet, would delight Mirsky (creator of Mirsky's Worst of the Web), as yet another addition to his list of worthless sites. Still, there was hope that I would learn something that would make today's first class more than just forty-five wasted minutes... It wouldn't be the first time I learned something new from the least likely place.
I can honestly say I am a horrible reader and a writer at the same time. My goal for this essay was to reflect on what I learned. From analyzing my writing, I can assure that I have problems understanding the question. In order for someone to learn how to be better at something it is by practicing. That’s what this class has taught me. From my first essay having to choose a topic and finding an answer to this problem Martinez, Magdeli” Exloratory.”2017. Which seem like an easy topic that had a lot of work to do To my second essay which I had no idea what I was doing. Since I have never done that type of essay before. That’s what I like about this writing class. Been challenge putting myself in a position that makes me think about the topic.
I have been a San Jose State University student for 4 years now, and over the course of my learning I have grown and learned more than I thought possible. I came to SJSU knowing that English was my least favorite subject; I consistently dreaded writing assignments professors would assign in class. Going through English 1B has taught me to face my fears about writing papers, whether they are short reviews or extensive research papers, I have become more comfortable in writing. I have learned how to write and express myself, how to think for myself, and how to find the answers to the things I don’t know. Most importantly I have learned that revision is essential.
The best part of the class was the peer editing assignments, I found that they were the most beneficial and entertaining assignments in the entire class. The most I learned about my writing was when I read what the peer editors had to say about them. Peer editors were also able to catch mistakes that paper rater was couldn’t. I personally enjoyed editing other people's papers, it was entertaining to read their stories. The only peer editing that I did like was the summary, I don’t think that I had enough time to edit the paper as closely as I wanted
Summer vacation, and school ends for about three months, and then you have as much fun as you can, then back to school… right? Well I had to go to summer school, but it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. Everything was going fine, I had a job after summer school, and that was going fine as well. They say that summer is supposed to be fun and exciting, and it usually is for me and my family. However in July my father started coughing up blood. My father usually doesn’t make it his top priority to go to the doctors, so he waited about four weeks until he really didn’t feel good.
My online learning experience at Walden University is definitely meeting all my expectations for an online Master’s degree. I was often highly frustrated trying to figure out where my assignment etc was located. Walden expectation and standards are very high for their students but for a good reason. Online degrees is what you make of the. As for the instructors they are wonderful. My advisor is always willing to see me through any difficult time that I may be having at the time. The process is going very well for me. I have learned a lot at Walden University, they have a well structured program for experiential learners who want to broaden their knowledge.
There is a point in everyone’s life when they step back and realize “I can’t do this anymore, it’s ruining my life”. Many of my friends have started smoking cigarettes while drinking at a very young age, and continue to use this drug currently and don’t realize the affect it has on their future. While I have been smart enough to avoid smoking, I haven’t been as wise at making decisions when it comes to drinking. The amount of partying I’ve done in college has taken over my life, and has had a huge impact on my grades. Changing my drinking habits and continuing to avoid cigarettes will enable me to be the best I can be for the rest of my college experience.
There are also many conveniences and benefits to taking an online class over a traditional, face-to-face class. Many students benefit logistically, financially, and from the course structure itself. Online classes provide the student with more opportunities to be successful in their coursework. Online courses can be completed based on the student's own schedule, provide for faster and less nervous interactions with instructors, and in many cases, are more educationally beneficial setting alternatives to traditional, face-to-face classes. In fact, Sixty-seven percent of academic professionals evaluated online courses as equivalent to as or better than face-to-face courses (Lytle).
The first reason I like online schooling is because I have a flexible schedule to work on my assignments. Online classes usually give you about one week or so to finish up your assignments and have a good study before any assignment is due. This gives me enough time to plan out my schedule for the week on what I have to study or what other assignments I have to work on. Its also flexible during my work schedule as I work during the mornings as a office administrator and also I have enough time there to finish my work and study. A good reason why the flexible time works for me is because I can set up one to two days out of the week to work on the assignment assign then the
...nditions. Students taking online classes might find it easier to attend family gatherings, traveling, and attended to personal needs. An online class allows the students to work on their own time, to whereas the traditional classes they have to stick with a schedule.