In the first writing exercise for Essay 1, I learned that seeking external sources for help isn’t inherently wrong, but relying on them too heavily can be detrimental. This exercise challenged me to thoroughly read and re-read, alternating between my instructions and the sample student’s instructions, carefully taking it step by step. I knew going in that this would be a complex paper, which pushed me to slow down and focus. Normally, I tend to read something once and proceed based on my initial understanding, but this exercise forced me out of that comfort zone. I found myself repeatedly revisiting the student’s instructions, checking the requirements for primary and secondary quotes, comparing them to what was actually written, and noticing issues like the lack of MLA format. Additionally, the professor used this as an example to show the class how relying on AI for writing can lead to incomplete or flawed work, further emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and attention to detail when completing assignments.
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Nan, I really appreciate your description of your process. I know what you mean about reading directions once and relying on your initial understanding. I think I have a habit of doing that too at times. But there are times, like with this assignment, when you can’t possibly do that because there is too much to remember. I’m glad you were taken out of your comfort zone, and I don’t say that to be mean. It means you went to a different zone for a while, and it’s an experience that can really help you grow as a writer and thinker. The false quotes in the student essay are a tell-tale sign of Ai, which often messes up quotes. Finally, I’m glad you mention critical thinking. We all have a choice about who we want to be and whether we want to form our own ideas or let some system form them for us.