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!

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!

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.