Segue English 0099 is a course designed to accompany English 1101. The program is set up to help students develop and enhance their writing ability. This class was beneficial because it helped me in English 1101 and in my other courses. Segue allowed me to become a more confidant writer. I was informed of many resources that are provided by Georgia Gwinnet College (GGC) to help me improve my writing, such as the Academic Enhancement Center (AEC). Staying awake and participating in class allowed me to learn how to draft and prepare an essay before I start writing it. I was able to learn many helpful skills in Segue that will benefit me in the rest of my college carrier. Attending class every time it meets, brainstorming prior to writing …show more content…
It is extremely beneficial if you brainstorm and draft before you start crafting your paper. Before attending Segue I just started writing my papers without creating a developed outline. This was a challenge for me because my thoughts were not organized and I did not know how to structure my entire paper. An important tool to use throughout this course is the Rules for Writers book. This book teaches you how to craft a thesis and how to use MLA and APA format. Whenever I had a question about the writing process or structure I would look it up in this book before I asked my professor. Before I started planning my final research paper I began with a fast write. My Segue professor taught me this strategy so that I could write down all my thoughts on a given prompt. After this step I was able to plan an outline and eventually craft a draft before writing my final paper. This experience taught me a valuable lesson because I felt confidant when I turned it in for a …show more content…
The AEC is located in B building on the second floor. This is an amazing tool to use because it is essentially a writing center. My Segue professor mentioned that GGC hires professional tutors to help students with their writing. One of the good parts about going to the AEC is that you do not have to pay, since this resource is already included in your tuition. If you want to have a tutor look over your paper in the writing center, you can either make an appointment or drop in. I remember when I was writing my annotated bibliography I went to the AEC twice so that a tutor could revise my paper before I turned it in. The tutor pointed out grammatical errors and helped me stay focused on the prompt. After assisting the writing center I went back home and made all the necessary corrections. Having my paper checked prior to turning it in was one of the best decisions I made, while I was enrolled in the Segue and English