Hi everyone!
We survived College Comp II!!!! Honestly, I had fun. This has been one of the greatest classes I've had so far.
*What advice would I now give to someone writing his/her first scientific paper?
-I would definately suggest keeping the KU Handbook with at all times. You never know when you may need to varify citations or proper grammer for example. I would also suggest to keep in close contact with the professor if any questions come up during the writing process. Learn how to organize notes and information. Don't wait til the last minute to do any assignments. Time never seems to be on your side when your writing papers.
*What areas do I feel I strengthened in these last 10wks?
-I feel this class pretty much refreshed everything I learned from Comp I. I was able to exercise my writing knowledge more as well. The paramedic method is definately a life saver!
*What areas do I still need to improve on regarding my writing?
-I always say, Practice makes perfect! I still need to work on my APA a bit. Overall, I think I'm doing ok for a beginner.
*Final thoughts?
-It's been great learing and sharing with everyone. I really appreciated the peer reviews too. Suggestions are wonderful as well. I wish everyone the best in the future courses and careers. Hopefully one day our paths will cross again!
*I'd also like to say Thank You to Ms Perales for all your help, encouragement, and knowledge in this writing experience for all of us. In my opinion, you deserve a 'Teacher of the year' award. Thank you.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Unit 9 Blog How do I feel?
Hey everyone!
I feel exausted! Seriously, research for two papers, basically 20pgs of reports to type, who wouldn't be exausted.
1) Now that my paper is done or almost done, how do I feel? Well, I have mixed feelings actually. I feel by having to do two papers at the same time, I don't fully devote my time and energy to make just one of them papers perfect, the way I want it. It is definately challenging.
2)Do I feel nervous, accomplished or just plain tired? Can I say All the above? That is the honest truth. I'm nervous that I get an A on my papers. I feel a sense of relief that I'm almost finished with this assignment. I am definately tired. Overall, I feel pretty good.
3) How do I feel about writing at this point? Has my idea of writing changed? I feel a little more comfortable with writing now. Although this class pretty much reinforced what I already learned from College Comp I last term. At least I know the different areas I still need to work on.
4) What other topics would I like to research? To be honest, I wish I could do further research on topics I've already done. I don't mean use the same paper and same research over again. What I would like to do is take some of the best parts of the origional paper and combine it with new research that I find interesting and valuable to the topic. But I've found this isn't possible to do.
If anyone has any thoughts, opinions, suggestions please feel free to comment.
Thank you!
I feel exausted! Seriously, research for two papers, basically 20pgs of reports to type, who wouldn't be exausted.
1) Now that my paper is done or almost done, how do I feel? Well, I have mixed feelings actually. I feel by having to do two papers at the same time, I don't fully devote my time and energy to make just one of them papers perfect, the way I want it. It is definately challenging.
2)Do I feel nervous, accomplished or just plain tired? Can I say All the above? That is the honest truth. I'm nervous that I get an A on my papers. I feel a sense of relief that I'm almost finished with this assignment. I am definately tired. Overall, I feel pretty good.
3) How do I feel about writing at this point? Has my idea of writing changed? I feel a little more comfortable with writing now. Although this class pretty much reinforced what I already learned from College Comp I last term. At least I know the different areas I still need to work on.
4) What other topics would I like to research? To be honest, I wish I could do further research on topics I've already done. I don't mean use the same paper and same research over again. What I would like to do is take some of the best parts of the origional paper and combine it with new research that I find interesting and valuable to the topic. But I've found this isn't possible to do.
If anyone has any thoughts, opinions, suggestions please feel free to comment.
Thank you!
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Unit 8 blog Will I continue the blog posts?
Hi everyone! Since this unit is almost over, I'm not sure how often I will be posting blogs on my site. I know I will keep it open. As I move on in future courses I will try to keep posting weekly announcements. At this point in time, I can't say how often I will be updating the information currently on here. My up-coming classes I know will be much more time consuming with more papers to write and more software to learn. I am excited to learn more regarding Medical Transcription. My next term I actually start learning the software involved with Medical Transcription. I really appreciate having the oppertunity to learn how to "blog" which I'm sure will help me in my future career. Since this is one of our last blogs as a class, if anyone has any comments and/or suggestions for this post, please feel free to add them. I wish everyone the best in what ever path we all chose. Good luck everyone, its been fun!
Monday, May 10, 2010
Unit 7 blog
How do you feel about peer reviews? What have your experiences with them been like?
I personally enjoy getting feedback on what I write. I feel learning from peer reviews is a valuable experience. This helps to understand others views on what you've wrote, what you need to improve on or perfect. I have always appreciated constructive criticim. Sometimes I reread my writing over and over, sounds flawless to me but someone else reads it one time and finds errors. Yes, it bothers me a bit, since I feel it sounds perfect to me but then I realize what I need to work on to improve it. On the other hand, I enjoy reading others work and giving suggestions on improvement also. I still have a hard time finding kind words to express what I think needs improvement on theirs. I have no problem giving compliments, lol! So far, I haven't had any negative experiences from peer reviews. Or should I say no one's made me cry yet from criticim, lol. I think it helps alot being able to share are work online since we can't actually see each other (a plus for us shy people). Please feel free to add any thoughts or opinions. Thank you!
I personally enjoy getting feedback on what I write. I feel learning from peer reviews is a valuable experience. This helps to understand others views on what you've wrote, what you need to improve on or perfect. I have always appreciated constructive criticim. Sometimes I reread my writing over and over, sounds flawless to me but someone else reads it one time and finds errors. Yes, it bothers me a bit, since I feel it sounds perfect to me but then I realize what I need to work on to improve it. On the other hand, I enjoy reading others work and giving suggestions on improvement also. I still have a hard time finding kind words to express what I think needs improvement on theirs. I have no problem giving compliments, lol! So far, I haven't had any negative experiences from peer reviews. Or should I say no one's made me cry yet from criticim, lol. I think it helps alot being able to share are work online since we can't actually see each other (a plus for us shy people). Please feel free to add any thoughts or opinions. Thank you!
Saturday, May 01, 2010
Unit 6 Blog
Topic: Organizing information
I have found through these last few weeks, most of the writing techniques we've covered are mainly refresher for me. I appreciate having the oppertunity to work on my writing styles. The feedback I have recieved from classmates has helped me improve my writing as well. I used to have issues regarding note-taking and organization of notes. I feel I've almost perfected that area for myself. This may sound funny but I find researching a paper to be much easier if I'm able to sit and do all my research in a few sittings and combine into the essay at once, rather than in steps. But I have gotten more comfortable with breaking-down a report step-by-step. If anyone else has any ideas regarding feelings on essays, notes, prewriting or any step in the process of the writing process feel free to share. Thank you for everyone's time.
I have found through these last few weeks, most of the writing techniques we've covered are mainly refresher for me. I appreciate having the oppertunity to work on my writing styles. The feedback I have recieved from classmates has helped me improve my writing as well. I used to have issues regarding note-taking and organization of notes. I feel I've almost perfected that area for myself. This may sound funny but I find researching a paper to be much easier if I'm able to sit and do all my research in a few sittings and combine into the essay at once, rather than in steps. But I have gotten more comfortable with breaking-down a report step-by-step. If anyone else has any ideas regarding feelings on essays, notes, prewriting or any step in the process of the writing process feel free to share. Thank you for everyone's time.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Unit 5 Blog
Hi everyone!
Topic- Discuss my personal writing process and see what others have to say about my style.
There are seven pre-writing techniques. My favorite are Freewriting, Brainstorming, Listing and Informal Outlining. From my own writing experiences, depending on the type of writing I am doing determines which technique I follow. If I'm going to be researching non-stop, I'd perfer Freewriting. On the other hand, most of the time I perfer Brainstorming. This allows me to take breif notes while jotting information down. Listing is helpful when I'm organizing my information for each point I'm researching. I use Informal Outlining usually when I'm preparing to combine all the information I have researched. Now I know not every style works for everyone. Again, I feel the technique(s) maybe be influenced by the topic. If anyone has any comments or suggestions, feel free to add. Thank you!
Topic- Discuss my personal writing process and see what others have to say about my style.
There are seven pre-writing techniques. My favorite are Freewriting, Brainstorming, Listing and Informal Outlining. From my own writing experiences, depending on the type of writing I am doing determines which technique I follow. If I'm going to be researching non-stop, I'd perfer Freewriting. On the other hand, most of the time I perfer Brainstorming. This allows me to take breif notes while jotting information down. Listing is helpful when I'm organizing my information for each point I'm researching. I use Informal Outlining usually when I'm preparing to combine all the information I have researched. Now I know not every style works for everyone. Again, I feel the technique(s) maybe be influenced by the topic. If anyone has any comments or suggestions, feel free to add. Thank you!
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Unit 4 Blog
Plagiarism: Accidential and Intentional
We all know what Plagiarism means. Taking credit for someone elses work without citing the origional writer. Even if you summerize or paraphrase a writer without citing them, is plagiarism. Any time quotes are used, one must cite where the information came from (sourse).
Accidential: refers to using someone's words without citing the sourse accurately, not intending to do so. You origionally didn't intend on not giving credit where credit is due. You just forgot to cite or inaccurately cited.
Intentional: refers to using someone elses work, information, sources, even quotes without citing. This is complete dishonesty. This usually happens when one attemps to copy someone elses work they've done.
Whether it is Accidential or Intentional the consequences are the same. And just a reminder or to refresh one's memory: The first time plagiarism occures, you fail the assignment. The second time (if it should occure again) you will fail the class. If plagiarism occures a third time you will be dismissed from school permanently. (The KU Handbook for Writers, Second Edition, pg 238-239 13a-13b)
I am still working on how to properly cite references. As the saying goes 'practice makes perfect'. If anyone has any tips on easy ways to remember citing, feel free to comment.
Thank you all!
Plagiarism: Accidential and Intentional
We all know what Plagiarism means. Taking credit for someone elses work without citing the origional writer. Even if you summerize or paraphrase a writer without citing them, is plagiarism. Any time quotes are used, one must cite where the information came from (sourse).
Accidential: refers to using someone's words without citing the sourse accurately, not intending to do so. You origionally didn't intend on not giving credit where credit is due. You just forgot to cite or inaccurately cited.
Intentional: refers to using someone elses work, information, sources, even quotes without citing. This is complete dishonesty. This usually happens when one attemps to copy someone elses work they've done.
Whether it is Accidential or Intentional the consequences are the same. And just a reminder or to refresh one's memory: The first time plagiarism occures, you fail the assignment. The second time (if it should occure again) you will fail the class. If plagiarism occures a third time you will be dismissed from school permanently. (The KU Handbook for Writers, Second Edition, pg 238-239 13a-13b)
I am still working on how to properly cite references. As the saying goes 'practice makes perfect'. If anyone has any tips on easy ways to remember citing, feel free to comment.
Thank you all!
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Unit 3 Blog completed-http://theresa-medicaltranscription.blogspot.com/
One of my career goals was to be able to work from home. By achieving my degree in Medical Transcription, I will achieve that goal. Working from home will allow more time with family, save on gas plus wear and tear on the car. The possibilities are endless.
I'd like some feedback on Medical Careers that can be conducted from home. I'd like to know the pros's and con's from every one's point of view. If anyone can give me other suggestions besides Medical Transcription which can be worked on from home, please share!
I enjoy, appreciate and value being an online student. Being an online student, your in control of your schedule, even with deadlines and guidelines that must be followed. I don't have any suggestions on how to bring the class closer. I'm satisfied the way it is. Anyone else have any comments regarding the class community?
I amd still exploring the "Blog". Therefore, at this time, I'm still getting comfortable with all of this.
I'd like some feedback on Medical Careers that can be conducted from home. I'd like to know the pros's and con's from every one's point of view. If anyone can give me other suggestions besides Medical Transcription which can be worked on from home, please share!
I enjoy, appreciate and value being an online student. Being an online student, your in control of your schedule, even with deadlines and guidelines that must be followed. I don't have any suggestions on how to bring the class closer. I'm satisfied the way it is. Anyone else have any comments regarding the class community?
I amd still exploring the "Blog". Therefore, at this time, I'm still getting comfortable with all of this.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Welcome!
I am looking forward to meeting everyone, sharing and learning from each other. Good luck to all.
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