Reflecting on my experience writing Essay 1, I learned that following specific instructions was crucial. For example, I now understand that when the assignment asked for a thesis statement about an idea in the Rader article, it was necessary to focus solely on that specific requirement. This meant carefully analyzing the Rader article to identify a clear and focused idea to center the thesis statement around. Additionally, I realized the significance of providing in-text citations for all attributed quotes, as demonstrated in the student’s essay. Understanding the importance of properly attributing sources and using citations has not only improved the credibility of my work but has also helped me avoid unintentional plagiarism. These realizations have changed my approach to writing assignments. I now pay closer attention to the details outlined in the instructions to ensure that my work meets the specific criteria, and I am more diligent in incorporating proper citations to support my arguments and ideas.
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Zaria, can you be specific about what you did not comprehend? What assumptions about expectations did you make? What specific points did you not address? What directions did you deviate from? This post does not tell us anything about your actual experience with this specific assignment. This is a general statement that could be applied to any assignment in any class.
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Hi Zara, you were very specific and clear in where you fell short in writing essay. Yes, it is very important for us to understand and follow the instructions so that we can be successful in our writing assignments. I can see that your understanding has opened up and you are starting to realize the importance of the various components that are necessary to have a great essay. I wish you much success in writing essay 2.
Thanks for the update, Zaria.