Class Review for Reflective Essay by Brianne Friel

Instructions:

frielbrianne — 2024-12-09 12:02:10 UTC

Double-click anywhere on the screen, type your name as subject, type something you learned about writing academic essays this semester, and hit "publish." You can edit, delete, and change the color. We will discuss the responses as soon as everyone has contributed at least one note.

Author tagging

2024-12-09 16:18:11 UTC

We learned how to cite authors throughout our essays and where to specially place the author tags.

Nadia

2024-12-09 16:18:20 UTC

I learned that academic writing is very different from high school writing and how I wasn't truly prepared for college level writing, yet how I've grown with how I format and how I write.

Ivan Hendrayadi

2024-12-09 16:18:21 UTC

I learnt how to use a semi colon to combine sentences as well as formatting my papers in MLA format (although I'm still confused on how to cite sources in my paper)

Olivia Pressick

2024-12-09 16:18:26 UTC

Embedding evidence/quotes into a paper

Angelina Trainum

2024-12-09 16:19:08 UTC

This semester, I learned more about MLA formatting and how to effectively organize an academic paper.

Mya S.

2024-12-09 16:19:33 UTC

I have learned to be more patient with myself. I did this by taking my time and not to rush things by planning things through and using the writing process more efficiently.

Madison Lyons

2024-12-09 16:19:42 UTC

This class has helped me get much better at fully reading assignment sheets before getting started on the assignments. It's not only helped me in this class but also in my other classes.

Arena Del Rio

2024-12-09 16:19:54 UTC

I learned more about researching and writing papers with different perspectives/formats. The way we wrote the Cause/Effect paper was different from how we approached the Narrative.

Noah Carrasco

2024-12-09 16:20:39 UTC

This semester, I learned a lot and am still learning about the discipline skills necessary to be successful in a setting where you have a lot more freedom to slack

Allyah Lim

2024-12-09 16:20:46 UTC

Something I learned about writing academic essays this semester is the use of a semicolon alongside how to properly format in MLA on word.

Papa Akoto

2024-12-09 16:20:49 UTC

I learn how to use headers for each page on my essays. I also learn how to reduce the length of my sentences.

Amber Locatis

2024-12-09 16:21:17 UTC

I learned that creating a formal outline is extremely helpful for organizing my thoughts and creating an overall structure for the essay that is easy to follow and makes the most sense for the reader.

Gaby

2024-12-09 16:21:20 UTC

I learned the proper way to fix comma splices in sentences by using FANBOYS. I still have a bit of a hard time trying to use them, but its a learning process.

2024-12-09 16:21:34 UTC

This semester I learned how to manage my time to write an essay by following steps such as writing a brainstorming and writing an outline. I also learned how to cite sources which I used to find confusing and difficult. In addition, I believe I have improved to combine my ideas using semi colon, transition words, subordinators, and coordinators.

Kaleb

2024-12-09 16:22:20 UTC

I learned the importance of creating a formal outline. It helps organize thoughts and ideas, structure the essay, and brainstorm topics.

Ashley Amaya

2024-12-09 16:22:34 UTC

I have learned many things in this class. I have learned how to use a semi colon properly, how to cite sources in three places, how to write three essays with only one topic, brainstorming, organizing, and how to write a formal outline!

Maggie

2024-12-09 16:23:23 UTC

This semester I have learned how to write and form sentences and thoughts better. I also learned to read assignment sheets and rubrics completely before starting an assignment.

Se'Nia Gayle

2024-12-09 16:26:11 UTC

Something I've learned the right way in when you use a semi colon. I've also learned how to use proper MLA Format.

Janelle Orellana

2024-12-10 15:59:04 UTC

I learned many things this semester about academic writing. I realized just how lenient high school writing was, and did not enforce proper academic writing skills. I learned how to properly structure my sentences and use correct grammar in my essays.

Khang

2024-12-10 16:11:31 UTC

I have improved on placing sentence structure properly. How to organize paragraphs and become better at MLA format

Yusuf A

2024-12-10 16:13:43 UTC

This semester I learned to cite authors, how to use headers, and how to write an outline.

Moises

2024-12-10 16:17:52 UTC

This semester i learned how to properly cite sources, and also new ways to go on about writing an essay. One that really helped is not worrying about the title in the beginning, also revising