This blog is designed for Kristin Krogh's English 43 course in Fall 2012. This resource will provide announcements, reminders, and updates about the course. Students will also be required to contribute to the blog through their writing and vokis.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Five Tips for Writing Papers
Jessica found this great link about writing essays. This could be of great use to you in English 49, 101, and in many other courses (like history, psychology, and sociology).
Check it out here.
This is a good learning tool for writing reports. It is very informative, and can help any students become better writers. I’m definitely be using this website to improve my report writing skills.
I love finding articles like this myself. Sometimes, when you find these articles, they maybe put another form and the light goes on for you. Anything to help improve I am right there with you. April C
In class I feel like I could write a whole essay or paragraph to the "Boo, Humbug!" article, and I picked a side for my essay or paragraph. I will be careful not go off topic and stay with the point. I also thought about what I'm going to write in my essay.
I just bookmarked the website on my iphone (: it is going to be really helpful it gives you many great ideas and everything is well detailed.
I liked the Start early, have a plan
It’s a whole lot better to plan out your entire paper before you write rather than just diving in and figuring it out as you go along. “Plan how you are going to do your research, set aside a time to study. Create a calendar so you know where you are headed. Check it often. Start early, gather information, organize it and write the paper,” said one respondent.
because its always good to have a plan and not wait until the last minute. When you wait last minute you make many errors !
Having a plan is half the battle. Once you have an outline you can follow, a lot of the work is done for you. The writing becomes more straightforward and less scary that way! Good point!
i agree with creating an outline, because i use that technique all the time when i have to prepare for a writing project or if i am trying to just collect and organize information. it just makes things for organized and more clear.
I agree with the tips. I think when writing a good paper you need efficient time to prepare so you can add context, depth and evidential proof to your paper. It would be nice if you did always have one month to prepare for a paper, but sometimes isn’t always the case. April C.
I think by having these steps in your mind as soon as you get a writing assignment will help you already be on top of things and not have a lot of pressure on yourself or stress. These 5 steps will help you in any class for any paper. Cyrus I
When I was writing my narrative paragraph, I feel like I have to write a 3 page essay or something. Once I start to write, I can't stop and wrap it up. So the narrative was a bit tough for me. But very helpful tips, thanks!
That's a common problem for people with the narrative. It's a story, so it feels like you can just talk and talk and talk. This is where you get to really practice your prioritizing skills and your organization!
The best tip is proof reading. So many times I have written a paper or an email and after I turned it in, found mistakes. Uggg! We all do it. There is always room for improvement on this subject. April C
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This is a good learning tool for writing reports. It is very informative, and can help any students become better writers. I’m definitely be using this website to improve my report writing skills.
ReplyDeleteLisandro
Great! It can help with those history papers I know you have been working hard on!
DeleteI love finding articles like this myself. Sometimes, when you find these articles, they maybe put another form and the light goes on for you. Anything to help improve I am right there with you. April C
DeleteIn class I feel like I could write a whole essay or paragraph to the "Boo, Humbug!" article, and I picked a side for my essay or paragraph. I will be careful not go off topic and stay with the point. I also thought about what I'm going to write in my essay.
ReplyDeleteMichael S.
That's true, Michael! Sometimes it can be hard to limit yourself to a paragraph! That a good sign that you are ready to progress on to essays.
DeleteI just bookmarked the website on my iphone (: it is going to be really helpful it gives you many great ideas and everything is well detailed.
ReplyDeleteI liked the Start early, have a plan
It’s a whole lot better to plan out your entire paper before you write rather than just diving in and figuring it out as you go along. “Plan how you are going to do your research, set aside a time to study. Create a calendar so you know where you are headed. Check it often. Start early, gather information, organize it and write the paper,” said one respondent.
because its always good to have a plan and not wait until the last minute. When you wait last minute you make many errors !
-Zully V
Having a plan is half the battle. Once you have an outline you can follow, a lot of the work is done for you. The writing becomes more straightforward and less scary that way! Good point!
Deletei agree with creating an outline, because i use that technique all the time when i have to prepare for a writing project or if i am trying to just collect and organize information. it just makes things for organized and more clear.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely!
DeleteThis has helped me write the current narrative paragraph
ReplyDeleteGaryA
That's great to hear!
Deletethis link is kind of helpful for writing...but as for me i'm still struggling with how to get the ideas to write...
ReplyDeleteChanel P.
That's great, guys! I'm glad you found it helpful :) There are lots of resources online, so I'll keep sending them your way!
ReplyDeleteThese are very helpful tips.Its always good to know more than only the ones taught in class.
ReplyDeleteyea dude i learned something different through that link
Deletepatrick B
I agree with the tips. I think when writing a good paper you need efficient time to prepare so you can add context, depth and evidential proof to your paper. It would be nice if you did always have one month to prepare for a paper, but sometimes isn’t always the case. April C.
ReplyDeleteI think by having these steps in your mind as soon as you get a writing assignment will help you already be on top of things and not have a lot of pressure on yourself or stress. These 5 steps will help you in any class for any paper. Cyrus I
ReplyDeleteWhen I was writing my narrative paragraph, I feel like I have to write a 3 page essay or something. Once I start to write, I can't stop and wrap it up. So the narrative was a bit tough for me. But very helpful tips, thanks!
ReplyDelete-Hareer Amiri
That's a common problem for people with the narrative. It's a story, so it feels like you can just talk and talk and talk. This is where you get to really practice your prioritizing skills and your organization!
Deletei like this link. the skills tells guides to use it as if it was and outline. it prepares your to have an excellent paper
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Deletethis link really help out with skills it really prepares so you can have a good paper
ReplyDeleteThese tips really helped me out. I was able to apply them to my writing!
ReplyDeleteHaving time to write a paper is very important. I can tell the difference between my freestyle paper and my sit down and brainstorm paper.
ReplyDeleteThe best tip is proof reading. So many times I have written a paper or an email and after I turned it in, found mistakes. Uggg! We all do it. There is always room for improvement on this subject. April C
ReplyDeleteI found it very informative and Ill be using this again! I also agree with April that proof reading is key.
ReplyDeletecrystal welker
Ugh... this is very good to know! As I've never written a research paper. This is also bookmarked for future use. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteMelody
Even though I'm still improving my writing, this article has helped me do so.
ReplyDeleteDesalle J.