Surprisingly, college-level writing in the first semester was quite different, but the fundamental idea was similar; that is, to put me in another person`s shoes. Throughout ENGL 1301 assignments, I realized that there were specific steps to make my rhetorical analysis essay. To start with the paraphrasing part, I learned…
English 111 has taught me many different experiences that I can carry with me into my other classes that I have to take. The experiences that I went through can help me better myself for my future essays or research papers. It not only can help me, but it can help my friends, family, and future classmates if they need help with writing their essays. Even though I learned more about grammar, in text citations, and bettering my thesis statements, they still need some improvement.…
Yet, during for years, I have embarked myself in a solitary confinement where a cubicle, a laptop, books and reading glasses have become my regular companions. Fortunately, the hard-work pays off every semester with a higher GPA than the prior, which puts a grin on my face and returns the heart to a steadfast beating. From passing every single course to honors seminar and last achieve a cum laudem status on my transcript are part of my transition in academia toward a professional career. What appears to be the greatest obstacle in my schooling once was writing. Then, I decided to add English as…
The world has developed throughout the centuries, especially in today’s society. Technology has made a difference in history, the way we compile information and communicate. We cannot deny the fact that we live in a world that is based on technology. I have encountered different situations with technology just as my 1301 English classmates. For instance, the device I’m using to compose this elaborative essay has helped me do so in an effortless manner.…
Introduction: The curriculum for English 1320 calls for a primary textbook that teaches students writing techniques along with helping students improve their writing skills. The primary textbook used for this class is Ancient Rhetorics for Contemporary Students (ARCS). This textbook goes into great detail about the writing techniques used by the great writers of the past, but the problem lies in that this book provides no help in actually teaching the students different ways to improve their writing. This book overall seems as if it only provides definitions and overall it is difficult to understand.…
I should clarify and make it clearer for them to understand what I meant. The writing in English 1302 helps me a lot on writing in the POLS 1301. This course actually requires a lot writing, synthesizing and analysis the content. I use the skills I got in English 1302 to write these paper which gives me good grade.…
Reflective Essay In my English 111 class I had Mrs. Sykes and I experience a lot of changes while being in her class. For example; how I developed myself as a student, my expectations of college changed and my type of writing also has changed. Thanks to Mrs. Sykes now I know a lot of academic information that I can apply to my next classes in the future.…
However, as I progressed through English 1302, I realized that my I was developing new skills that begun to transform the way I wrote. Peer reviews helped me most this semester because having a new set of eyes allowed me to see the mistakes that…
The fourteenth century was the last century before mayhem rang throughout the Catholic Church. In the beginning of the fifteenth century, the Church had become overrun with un-eligible bishops, priests, leaders, and weak popes. With the leaders of the Church so corrupted, many seized this opportunity to expose the workings of the Church and to challenge its doctrine. Although the pope responded to these challenges, a reformation occurred.…
As soon as one graduates from high-school and moves on to attend a College or University, students will eventually get the taste of a college level course. When moving onto college, students must be enrolled in an English class. Whether it is remedial or a college level, they must take it. Some people might be startled by how different college English can be, because the way one has to write is very different compared to what they have done previously in their high-school English class. This transition can be difficult and sometimes frustrating for many new students because the material we learn is different in many ways.…
I have been ashamed of how awful my writing was and wished I could able to improve in the futures. I began my college English class from INRW 0420 to ENGL 1301 to experience English skills and develop my…
English 1301 I was never a big fan of the English language or writing in general. One reason being is that it was always difficult for me to understand its numerous rules complexity. Up until now, I never fully understood and respected the subject. However, this class has finally helped me to understand many of its basic grammar rules, discover new writing techniques, and to appreciate how wonderful the world of writing truly is.…
As an English learner, I have experienced many challenges during the learning process, yet I haven’t given up my hope. Writing had always been one of my difficult challenges, but the desire inside of me learning new things always push me to accept the challenges. In fact, learning a new language stays always challenging to every person. However, English 111 class has taught me many things that I never thought I will do it. The first assignment that we did a reading response to Anne Lamott’s “Shitty First Draft” has taught me that people learn from their mistakes, and nobody is perfect.…
What I Have Learned in English 101 I have learned a great deal in my second UA Early College class, English101. My writing skills have significantly developed and I have become a more experienced writer. In this class, I have learned to use MLA formatting, writing strategies and processes for different audiences and purposes, a variety of rhetorical strategies and processes for analyzing, and how to revise my work with attention to purpose, development, style, grammar, punctuation. Before this class I was unfamiliar with MLA and how to do a works cited page.…
With every new class I have ever taken, came new experiences, new knowledge, and self improvement. Which have all made me into a better student and molded me as a person. Not all classes do this to every student it consist of the student’s willingness to learn, and the teacher’s interest in their students learning. In English 1302, I have improved my analyzing skills, my communication skills, and I am working on correct grammar. One of my favorite assignments from this semester that really helped me refresh and improve my analyzing skills was the song/poem essay.…