https://padlet.com/dr_rebeccalharris/BTA_summer23_620 en-us 2023-06-21 18:15:19 UTC 2026-01-28 08:55:36 UTC hello@padlet.com jimmom21 https://padlet.com/dr_rebeccalharris/BTA_summer23_620/wish/2644512640 My main goal to improve my writing is to add more in-text citations that support my argument with evidence and statistics. This will make my paper stronger by showcasing my research efforts. 
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 
Among all three essays we've written, I believe this has been my strongest. There are several reasons for this, one of which is that I used more in-text citations in my writings, which helped to support my argument much more effectively than I did in my other papers.]]> 2023-07-13 15:31:51 UTC https://padlet.com/dr_rebeccalharris/BTA_summer23_620/wish/2644512640 https://padlet.com/dr_rebeccalharris/BTA_summer23_620/wish/2644578505 One thing that I would like to work on to improve my future BTA essays is in-text citations and providing enough evidence and support throughout my essay. I feel as if these two things will help me become a better writer and strengthen my essay!]]> 2023-07-13 18:25:57 UTC https://padlet.com/dr_rebeccalharris/BTA_summer23_620/wish/2644578505 https://padlet.com/dr_rebeccalharris/BTA_summer23_620/wish/2644649973 My main goal in improving my writing is to support my thoughts with evidence. I feel that will strengthen my argument, improve readability, and add depth/clarity. ]]> 2023-07-13 22:44:30 UTC https://padlet.com/dr_rebeccalharris/BTA_summer23_620/wish/2644649973 https://padlet.com/dr_rebeccalharris/BTA_summer23_620/wish/2644922659 To improve my writing I need to find relevant outside resources that can make a convincing argument for my paper. My reform topic is something new that does not have a lot of information available. This can make it difficult. ]]> 2023-07-14 03:52:08 UTC https://padlet.com/dr_rebeccalharris/BTA_summer23_620/wish/2644922659 https://padlet.com/dr_rebeccalharris/BTA_summer23_620/wish/2645192238 The main thing I need to improve on in my writing is finding sources that back the opposing side of my argument. The reason I need to do this is because I need to be able to counter these arguments in my paper]]> 2023-07-14 13:05:10 UTC https://padlet.com/dr_rebeccalharris/BTA_summer23_620/wish/2645192238 hallca22students https://padlet.com/dr_rebeccalharris/BTA_summer23_620/wish/2645246370 To improve my writing I would like to work on finding good resources and how to smoothly incorporate them into my writing. Whether it be research that supports my argument or argues it, improving my in text citations will help strengthen my writing skills and the argument I am proposing. ]]> 2023-07-14 14:57:32 UTC https://padlet.com/dr_rebeccalharris/BTA_summer23_620/wish/2645246370 https://padlet.com/dr_rebeccalharris/BTA_summer23_620/wish/2645248547 My main goal to improve my writing is to make sure that my in text citations are formatted correct. Also that my arguments are strong and I have evidence to back it up. I feel as though these two/three things will help my essay become strong.

]]> 2023-07-14 15:02:39 UTC https://padlet.com/dr_rebeccalharris/BTA_summer23_620/wish/2645248547 kennedymcnair17 https://padlet.com/dr_rebeccalharris/BTA_summer23_620/wish/2645257719 My main goal is to support all of my opinions with facts. I would like for my reform to be backed up with facts that make it clear that it is the best option. I also think that I could work on the structuring of my essay so that everything is placed in an order that provides maximum clarity. ]]> 2023-07-14 15:23:42 UTC https://padlet.com/dr_rebeccalharris/BTA_summer23_620/wish/2645257719 https://padlet.com/dr_rebeccalharris/BTA_summer23_620/wish/2645292424 What I would like to improve for my future BTA essay is my in text citations. I would also like to find more research to support what I am advocating. I also need to focus on making a better connection to the philosophies or theories of education to incorporate my understanding of what I am reading. ]]> 2023-07-14 17:06:14 UTC https://padlet.com/dr_rebeccalharris/BTA_summer23_620/wish/2645292424 https://padlet.com/dr_rebeccalharris/BTA_summer23_620/wish/2645319145 To improve my writing I will start by making my in-text citations have better information about the source. I need to be able to point out where in the source I found the material. Secondly, I need to make my argument for the reform more clear so that it is easier to see what I wish to change. ]]> 2023-07-14 18:48:47 UTC https://padlet.com/dr_rebeccalharris/BTA_summer23_620/wish/2645319145 https://padlet.com/dr_rebeccalharris/BTA_summer23_620/wish/2645320606 When I start writing, I become overwhelmed with all of the information that I want to say. I can become frustrated because I have many great sources, but I struggle to decide the order in which I want to get my thoughts out. I feel like I waste precious writing time. My plan is to write a brief outline of the information I want to incorporate in this next section of my paper and list the sources and any page numbers along with it. This may take some time, but I know once I start writing, everything will just fall into place.

Accomplishments:
I had really great success by utilizing an outline to approach writing this portion of my BTA paper. As I wrote up the outline, I was able to organize my thinking much easier than when I just tackle a paper and start writing, all the while having to manage multiple sources and page numbers. I didn't have to readjust any of the information after I had it written in my paper because I had already decided which area it fit best in. I definitely recommend this approach as a time saver and really, an all-around sanity saver! ]]> 2023-07-14 18:54:22 UTC https://padlet.com/dr_rebeccalharris/BTA_summer23_620/wish/2645320606 https://padlet.com/dr_rebeccalharris/BTA_summer23_620/wish/2645352353 My main goal that I have set for myself to improve my writing is to try and create a better flow of organization within my entire essay by adding multiple paragraphs instead of one huge paragraph. I will also cite the textbook in my reference page.]]> 2023-07-14 21:16:20 UTC https://padlet.com/dr_rebeccalharris/BTA_summer23_620/wish/2645352353 https://padlet.com/dr_rebeccalharris/BTA_summer23_620/wish/2645389285 Something I mainly need to work on is the quote vs. paraphrase. I paraphrase when writing a lot. So when writing moving forward I need to decide when it's best for mw to use a direct quote or paraphrase. My thoughts are when is numerical statistics or important key concepts I should use direct quotes. And when it a general fact and/or idea that's when I'll paraphrase. ]]> 2023-07-15 00:57:40 UTC https://padlet.com/dr_rebeccalharris/BTA_summer23_620/wish/2645389285 https://padlet.com/dr_rebeccalharris/BTA_summer23_620/wish/2645393489 My main goal for my writing is to include more support to my ideas, rather than just speaking my mind, so that my work is properly resourced and credited. I feel like this would make a huge difference in my overall essay.]]> 2023-07-15 01:19:08 UTC https://padlet.com/dr_rebeccalharris/BTA_summer23_620/wish/2645393489 wagonerchloe https://padlet.com/dr_rebeccalharris/BTA_summer23_620/wish/2645408640 I think one way I could improve my writing for the Becoming a Teacher Advocate paper would be to plan more thoroughly before writing. I could do this by creating an outline, where I flesh out my main ideas, support them with evidence, and create my in-text citations and reference page, all before writing the full paper section. This preplanning would help me avoid the chaos of writing and rewriting, moving chunks of my essay around to make it read "just right" for the audience. Not only would this make my life easier during the writing process, but it would also strengthen my writing by improving the flow and logical order of my paper segments. I hope Sections 2 and 3 will reflect my attempts to plan and strengthen my work. ]]> 2023-07-15 02:14:47 UTC https://padlet.com/dr_rebeccalharris/BTA_summer23_620/wish/2645408640 jcoluccio19 https://padlet.com/dr_rebeccalharris/BTA_summer23_620/wish/2645431159 Something that I need to work on in my writing is to start creating outlines with the things that I want to say. I can do this either on a word document or perhaps even making index cards with the information (the old fashioned way) and then connect them in the order that I think they should go. I am not sure honestly, I know I need to have more in text citations from time to time and need to get better at putting those in as well. Organization I guess is what I need to work on.]]> 2023-07-15 03:42:27 UTC https://padlet.com/dr_rebeccalharris/BTA_summer23_620/wish/2645431159 arenellaava https://padlet.com/dr_rebeccalharris/BTA_summer23_620/wish/2647350288 I am happy to say that I reached my goal of more in text citations and I believe I dove in deeper with connecting my reform to the philosophies it relates too! I took more time researching and strengthened this essay and think I improved in comparison to the previous ones I had written. ]]> 2023-07-18 19:04:48 UTC https://padlet.com/dr_rebeccalharris/BTA_summer23_620/wish/2647350288 hallca22students https://padlet.com/dr_rebeccalharris/BTA_summer23_620/wish/2647379002 I have been able to find many sources that support my argument and I feel that I have incorporated them into my essay so it read smoothly and makes more sense. I have also worked on my in text citations and my reference page. ]]> 2023-07-18 20:38:48 UTC https://padlet.com/dr_rebeccalharris/BTA_summer23_620/wish/2647379002 https://padlet.com/dr_rebeccalharris/BTA_summer23_620/wish/2647499540 I was able to accomplish a lot in my essay. My biggest accomplishment was the ability to decide which quotes to use from my paper. I found many great sources as well. ]]> 2023-07-19 01:10:33 UTC https://padlet.com/dr_rebeccalharris/BTA_summer23_620/wish/2647499540