Again, I didn't find everything but here is what I got:
I. Applying Knowledge of Rhetorical Contexts
A. Circumstance
I learned that it is important to narrow the research topic that I chose, to look for karios (by the way that was also a new word I learned), and to figure out the purpose and audience for my research papers
B. Purpose
I think the reading helped me the most with creating my conclusion paragraph of my essay.
C. Topic
D. Audience
These things are important so as to not bore the reader and to make my paper interesting enough that I will want to write it
E. Writer
Writing the essay was a course goal so i guess it helped with that aspect of it. It helped me better understand how to conclude a paper, which is part of the writing process.
II. Refining Effective Processes
A. Invention
B. Drafting
Well this week we had to write up a draft so we are most of the way toward that goal. I learn by doing so as i was writing the proposal i learned how to write one.
C. Feedback
learned how to peer edit, something I haven't really done much before. I also got peer edited which will help me make my paper better to :)
D. Revision
E. Presentation
this weeks work helped me achieve my goal of turning a good research proposal. Since I have never written one before it really helped me learn how to wright one.
III. Researching Critically
A. Primary and secondary sources
I also think the part about identifying the type of research to be done will help my papers in the future.
B. Note taking
This weeks topic, conducting research, has really helped prepare me for my paper
C. Summary and paraphrase
It helped me to assess weather my resources were credible or not. This information is always important to know when writing a paper. If your resource isn't credible then is your paper? I would think not. I will use this is future papers to make sure my resources are crediable so my paper is through and crediable.D. Documentation of sources
We had to do some research, site our sources, read about MLA (can I say boring? ;) ) a
E. Information literacy
IV. Writing Persuasively
A. Logical appeals
B. Ethical appeals
C. Emotional appeals
D. Authority
E. Evidence
V. Applying Conventions
A. Citation style
B. Format
In addition, the grammar assignment helped me to focus on the flow of my sentences so that my paper will be better in the end.
D. Structure
My course competency this week was to figure out the organization of my paper. The web we did really help organize my thoughts. The reading also helped as it showed me where I needed to do a little more research.
E. Mechanics
Saturday, December 12
D#14 HW#5 writing project reflection course compenticies
I couldn't find all of the topics in my writing reflections but here is what i did find:
I. Applying Knowledge of Rhetorical Contexts
A. Circumstance
The first thing I did in completing this project was to brainstorm.
B. Purpose
C. Topic
The first step I did when completing this assignment was to think of a topic I wanted to know more about.
D. Audience
E. Writer
II. Refining Effective Processes
A. Invention
I then wrote what ever came to mind. I then went through and put alike paragraphs together and made sure the sentences when together.
B. Drafting
I then organized my research into a workable essay.
C. Feedback
I didn't revise my worked biased on turnitin.com because i only had a 1% match and that was a technical term so I felt I didn't need to revise because of that.
D. Revision
I then revised and edited it then turned it in.
E. Presentation
I then revised a third time and added a title
III. Researching Critically
A. Primary and secondary sources
Next, I researched the topic and wrote the review of research to make sure my resources were credible.
B. Note taking
C. Summary and paraphrase
Then I did a short annotation for each.
D. Documentation of sources
Then I reread through all my annotations and picked the sources that seamed most relevant. I then wrote longer annotations for each of the 8 sources I picked.
E. Information literacy
IV. Writing Persuasively
A. Logical appeals
B. Ethical appeals
C. Emotional appeals
D. Authority
E. Evidence
V. Applying Conventions
A. Citation style
The thing I focused in this paper was using sources in my writing. I usually just write what is on my mind so it was different haveing to use most information from sources.
B. Format
C. Structure
I then went through and put alike paragraphs together and made sure the sentences when together.
E. Mechanics
I think it helped me be more careful because when i revised, and even while writing i was specifically looking out for my spelling.
I. Applying Knowledge of Rhetorical Contexts
A. Circumstance
The first thing I did in completing this project was to brainstorm.
B. Purpose
C. Topic
The first step I did when completing this assignment was to think of a topic I wanted to know more about.
D. Audience
E. Writer
II. Refining Effective Processes
A. Invention
I then wrote what ever came to mind. I then went through and put alike paragraphs together and made sure the sentences when together.
B. Drafting
I then organized my research into a workable essay.
C. Feedback
I didn't revise my worked biased on turnitin.com because i only had a 1% match and that was a technical term so I felt I didn't need to revise because of that.
D. Revision
I then revised and edited it then turned it in.
E. Presentation
I then revised a third time and added a title
III. Researching Critically
A. Primary and secondary sources
Next, I researched the topic and wrote the review of research to make sure my resources were credible.
B. Note taking
C. Summary and paraphrase
Then I did a short annotation for each.
D. Documentation of sources
Then I reread through all my annotations and picked the sources that seamed most relevant. I then wrote longer annotations for each of the 8 sources I picked.
E. Information literacy
IV. Writing Persuasively
A. Logical appeals
B. Ethical appeals
C. Emotional appeals
D. Authority
E. Evidence
V. Applying Conventions
A. Citation style
The thing I focused in this paper was using sources in my writing. I usually just write what is on my mind so it was different haveing to use most information from sources.
B. Format
C. Structure
I then went through and put alike paragraphs together and made sure the sentences when together.
E. Mechanics
I think it helped me be more careful because when i revised, and even while writing i was specifically looking out for my spelling.
D#14HW#4 writing reflection
The first step I did when completing this assignment was to think of a topic I wanted to know more about. Next, I researched the topic and wrote the review of research to make sure my resources were credible. I then organized my research into a workable essay. I then revised and edited it then turned it in. These steps worked really well from me so I don't think I would change anything and I definitely would use the same strategy for the next paper.I am most proud that I finally finished this project because I was struggling with where to start. But I finally got it written so that is what I am most proud of. I didn't really have any concerns with this paper I am pretty confident in it. The only thing i might have needed to do was site my sources differently but next time I'll ask about it before I turn it in. Turnitin.com didn't give me any reports so i cant comment on that. The thing I focused in this paper was using sources in my writing. I usually just write what is on my mind so it was different haveing to use most information from sources. One of the course outcomes is to wright a research paper and I feel I achieved that fully.
D#14 HW#2 editing stratigies
This is one of the strategies I used from the owl at Purdue website: "Examine the overall construction of your paragraphs, looking specifically at length, supporting sentence(s), and topic sentence. Individual paragraphs that are significantly lacking length or sufficient supporting information as well as those missing a topic sentence may be a sign of a premature or under-developed thought."
This strategy worked pretty well for me. I looked at each paragraph individually and I was able to pick out what was important and what was not. Also i was able to add a bit to a few of the paragraphs. Peer editing was another strategy that I used because it worked well last time. Peer editors are able to find things you missed. The final strategy that I used was to read my paper out loud. It helps if you hear your writing because you can hear any mistakes you have made.
This strategy worked pretty well for me. I looked at each paragraph individually and I was able to pick out what was important and what was not. Also i was able to add a bit to a few of the paragraphs. Peer editing was another strategy that I used because it worked well last time. Peer editors are able to find things you missed. The final strategy that I used was to read my paper out loud. It helps if you hear your writing because you can hear any mistakes you have made.
Friday, December 11
D#13 HW#5 grammer assignment #5
This week i chose to work on my people tense. I am known for useing alot of "you"s in my paper. I know that is not good writing that instead you are supposed to use "one" or people or something to that nature. I also chose my research paper because i want a good grade on it. I used the daily writing tips web site which said to put one inplace of you and to make sure its himself or herself that goes along with "one" and not "themselve."
Orig:Because this disease is being reported in such high numbers, one might wonder what is the government doing to protect the people. For one, the US government has “has prohibited importation of ruminants and most ruminant products from countries affected by BSE.” In 1997, the FDA “implemented a ruminant-to-ruminant feeding ban for meat and bone meal as a precautionary measure,” after a case of BES was reported in the state Washington. Also that year, importation of live ruminants and most ruminant products were banned from other European countries. Likewise, since May 1990, the United States implemented a surveillance program that is based on sampling brains of cattle with suspicious neurologic symptoms. In March of 2009, Tom Lutey wrote an article for the Tribune Business News stating that the government was trying to push new beef laws that would require testing on all cattle, as well as a law that would make it tougher for sick cows to become someone’s dinner (Tribune Business News).
Revised:
Because this disease is being reported in such high numbers, one might wonder what is the government doing to protect her. For one, the US government “has prohibited importation of ruminants and most ruminant products from countries affected by BSE.” In 1997, the FDA “implemented a ruminant-to-ruminant feeding ban for meat and bone meal as a precautionary measure,” after a case of BES was reported in the state Washington. Also that year, importation of live ruminants and most ruminant products were banned from other European countries. Likewise, since May 1990, the United States implemented a surveillance program that is based on sampling brains of cattle with suspicious neurologic symptoms. In March of 2009, Tom Lutey wrote an article for the Tribune Business News stating that the government was trying to push new beef laws that would require testing on all cattle, as well as a law that would make it tougher for sick cows to become someone’s dinner (Tribune Business News).
Orig:Because this disease is being reported in such high numbers, one might wonder what is the government doing to protect the people. For one, the US government has “has prohibited importation of ruminants and most ruminant products from countries affected by BSE.” In 1997, the FDA “implemented a ruminant-to-ruminant feeding ban for meat and bone meal as a precautionary measure,” after a case of BES was reported in the state Washington. Also that year, importation of live ruminants and most ruminant products were banned from other European countries. Likewise, since May 1990, the United States implemented a surveillance program that is based on sampling brains of cattle with suspicious neurologic symptoms. In March of 2009, Tom Lutey wrote an article for the Tribune Business News stating that the government was trying to push new beef laws that would require testing on all cattle, as well as a law that would make it tougher for sick cows to become someone’s dinner (Tribune Business News).
Revised:
Because this disease is being reported in such high numbers, one might wonder what is the government doing to protect her. For one, the US government “has prohibited importation of ruminants and most ruminant products from countries affected by BSE.” In 1997, the FDA “implemented a ruminant-to-ruminant feeding ban for meat and bone meal as a precautionary measure,” after a case of BES was reported in the state Washington. Also that year, importation of live ruminants and most ruminant products were banned from other European countries. Likewise, since May 1990, the United States implemented a surveillance program that is based on sampling brains of cattle with suspicious neurologic symptoms. In March of 2009, Tom Lutey wrote an article for the Tribune Business News stating that the government was trying to push new beef laws that would require testing on all cattle, as well as a law that would make it tougher for sick cows to become someone’s dinner (Tribune Business News).
D#13 HW#4 peer review
http://summer-english102blog.blogspot.com/2009/11/d12-hw8-rough-draft.html
http://missrodas.blogspot.com/2009/11/d12-hw8-draft-of-wp3.html
I learned alot of information from my class mates blogs. I liked how Marissa used personal testimony and how she made her argument hard to argue with. I didn't get any reviews on my draft because there are only two other people keeping up with this class and they have already finished their work.Turnitin.com also had no comments for me. I will however go and revise my own draft as I need to add to it to make it longer and I need to make sure it flows well.
http://missrodas.blogspot.com/2009/11/d12-hw8-draft-of-wp3.html
I learned alot of information from my class mates blogs. I liked how Marissa used personal testimony and how she made her argument hard to argue with. I didn't get any reviews on my draft because there are only two other people keeping up with this class and they have already finished their work.Turnitin.com also had no comments for me. I will however go and revise my own draft as I need to add to it to make it longer and I need to make sure it flows well.
D#13 HW#2 paragraph analysis
What is the point of the paragraph?
1. to invite the reader in.
2. to give some background on the subject
3. to give the history on the subject
4. proof for my argument
5-6 proof against my argument containing counter arguments that support my argument
7. to restate why it how my topic relates to my audience and to answer the big question i have been building to
8. to restate my theses and call to action/conclude
How does the paragraph function in the argument?How does the paragraph function in the paper as a whole?
1. helps draw the reader in
2-3. introduces my argument and why it is important and how it relates to my audience.
4-6. the arguements for and against my topic, proof for my argument
7-8 to restate my argument and to get the readers to agree with me then finish with a call to action
How does the paragraph relate to the paragraph above? How does the paragraph relate to the paragraph below? How does the paragraph transition to the paragraph above? How does the paragraph transition to the paragraph below?
Paragraph 1 is the start of the whole paper so it introduces the whole paper as well as paragraph two which explains what paragraph 1 started talking about. Leads in to paragraph 3 which gives the background on the issue. Paragraph 2 transitions by taking the subject in the last sentence of paragraph 2 and inserting it into sentence one of paragraph 3. Paragraph four gets in to the arguements which is the main subject of the paper. It transitions with the word "because". Paragraphs 5 and 6 both give reasons against my arguements as well as my counter arguements to those objections. They use the transition words "even with" and "another." Paragraph 7 is transitioned into by a "however" and it gives the answer to the big question people are wondering. Finally paragraph 8 in transitioned with an "ultimately" and concludes the paper highlighting the main points as well as giving a call to action and finishing with a source quote.
1. to invite the reader in.
2. to give some background on the subject
3. to give the history on the subject
4. proof for my argument
5-6 proof against my argument containing counter arguments that support my argument
7. to restate why it how my topic relates to my audience and to answer the big question i have been building to
8. to restate my theses and call to action/conclude
How does the paragraph function in the argument?How does the paragraph function in the paper as a whole?
1. helps draw the reader in
2-3. introduces my argument and why it is important and how it relates to my audience.
4-6. the arguements for and against my topic, proof for my argument
7-8 to restate my argument and to get the readers to agree with me then finish with a call to action
How does the paragraph relate to the paragraph above? How does the paragraph relate to the paragraph below? How does the paragraph transition to the paragraph above? How does the paragraph transition to the paragraph below?
Paragraph 1 is the start of the whole paper so it introduces the whole paper as well as paragraph two which explains what paragraph 1 started talking about. Leads in to paragraph 3 which gives the background on the issue. Paragraph 2 transitions by taking the subject in the last sentence of paragraph 2 and inserting it into sentence one of paragraph 3. Paragraph four gets in to the arguements which is the main subject of the paper. It transitions with the word "because". Paragraphs 5 and 6 both give reasons against my arguements as well as my counter arguements to those objections. They use the transition words "even with" and "another." Paragraph 7 is transitioned into by a "however" and it gives the answer to the big question people are wondering. Finally paragraph 8 in transitioned with an "ultimately" and concludes the paper highlighting the main points as well as giving a call to action and finishing with a source quote.
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