Peer Review Week

I believe peer review is an important part of the writing process. It allows another person to see things you might have missed. My experience with peer review is limited since I have only taken one other writing class but I found it to be positive and encouraging. It is interesting to research a topic that I didn't know anything about so the whole process of searching for pertinent information is eye-opening. Thank you for giving support to me and I will surely do the same for others.

Unit 6 blog

I can't believe it is already the sixth week into the term. I appreciate all the direction we get from our Professor and the writing center. I have struggled with this paper a little bit but I know I can focus and hopefully turn in something I can be proud of. I look forward to reading others papers. Have a happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Writing techniques

I have a couple techniques that seem to help me with collecting ideas for a paper. I like to brainstorm first by listing ideas just to get a place to start looking for my research. Next, I like to freewrite because it allows me to just start formulating my thoughts into sentences after reading selected articles. Have a nice week everyone and good luck!

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood!

I have a pretty good idea that I wouldn't want anyone borrowing or stealing something I worked hard to write. I can totally understand the need to place sanctions on anyone who does commit plagiarism. I learned about Wikipedia from a class I took several years ago and the instructor had someone change her post to represent something untrue. She was very upset as you can imagine. I certainly would not use that as a reliable source for anything since it is opinion-based rather than fact- based and anyone can write in it. Citing our sources gives the author the credit they deserve for taking the time to write their article. Honesty is the best policy in life, I believe. I know for a fact as a beginner, I need help with my words and ideas as a writer but I believe in following the rules. Have a great week everyone!