Unit 10

What advice would you now give to someone writing his/her first scientific paper?
My advice is to choose a good topic one that interests you so you don't get bored or frustrated when writing your paper. Also, turn it in to the writing center well before it's due so you can make the proper adjustments based on the feedback you get.

•         What areas do you feel you strengthened in the past 10 weeks?

I honestly do not feel I strengthened any areas.

•         What areas do you feel still need improvement in regards to writing?

All areas especially citations. It is so hard, I still can not understand how to do proper citations.

•         Any final thoughts or statements to make before we wrap up?

I wish everyone the best!

Unit 9

With your paper done or almost done, how do you feel

•         Do you feel nervous, accomplished, or just plain tired?

I'm two out of the three, nervous and tired! I'm glad it's almost over but nervous about the overall outcome like the grade I will end up with.

•         How do you feel about writing at this point? Has your idea of writing changed throughout the course?

 I feel the same as I did when I took Comp I about writing...I still don't like it and struggle with it. It's not exciting like medical terminology or something like that but it's required.

•         What other topics would you like to research?

I personally do not have any other topics that I would like to research but that's just me.

I do hope everyone does well on their research paper!

Unit 8

For the past few weeks, I've been dealing with a very sick child. She developed an upper respiratory infection along with a mild case of conjunctivitis (pink eye), that is highly contagious! I tried my very best to keep things clean b/c I am a very clean person but I got everything she had...doubled! I got the flu and conjunctivitis in both my eyes! So I could not work, I just moved at the end of the year so my rent is higher and I'm literally scrambling trying to keep my head above water academically and this term is nearly over! How have things been going for everyone else? Take care everyone and beef up on your vitamins, especially your C's so you don't get sick this time of season!

Unit 8

Discuss any issues you have had throughout the process.
Well I've fallen behind just recently, with the change of weather my daughter has been sick and we both came down with the flu! Fortunately, I was off from my day job but I didn't have the energy to do much except try to take care of my daughter and help her get better.

•         How do you feel about the comments, or lack of comments, that have been made to your blog posts?

Honestly, I've just been trying to make sure I do the blog posting.

•         Do you plan to continue your blog even after the course?

I've never seen the point academically or much less in general so I will not be blogging after this course. During the course of my program if it is required that is the only reason for me to blog.

I hope everyone is doing well, take care!

Unit 7

How do you feel about peer reviews?
I personally don't mind having peer reviews as long as my peers are respectful. Constructive criticism is just that not to demean anyone but to encourage them and point out something that they may not have thought of. Just to add to that person, not take away from them.
 What have your experiences with them been like?
I've had pretty good experiences with my peers so far.

Discuss any “Ah Ha” moments you have had during the writing process or in your research.

I haven't had one of those yet. I hope that I do to help me with my research paper!

Is there anything that you have found shocking or intriguing in the process or your research?

I've found the information shocking. Stress is a major factor in everyone's life but the way it effects the body can be in a good and bad way. I always that stress effected the body in a negative way.

Have a great week everyone!

Unit 6

Well everyone, I'm sure I'm not the only one that has been dealing with this the last six weeks but I've been trying to keep my head on straight basically! It has seemed like 24 hours is just not enough time in the day anymore and I wish I could duplicate myself so someone could go to work for me (both jobs), take my classes, move my stuff for me into my new apartment and a duplicate me to take care of my daughter while the original me can just get some rest!! I've been trying to keep up with everthing and sometimes I haven't been able to. Is anyone else spinning their wheels like I am out there?
I hope the ideas that I've had will be influential for later research because that would save a lot of time! I think this term for this class I've put in a lot of effort to try and do this research paper so I hope it will all come together in the end and I get a decent passing grade! TTYL class!

Unit 5

Discuss your personal writing process and see what others have to say about your style.
I prefer to do informal writing because it's quick and easy. It doesn't need any particular form because it's like writing an email or memo so there is no real structure like there is with a letter or resume.

•         If there was one thing about your academic challenges, what would it be? 

I have a problem with focus. I don't focus on one thing at a time. I tend to jump around when doing my classwork because I get bored easily and then I start thinking about what I need to do for another class or something else.

•         How is school influencing your life at or up to this point?

At this point it hasn't really influenced my life persay. There have been some small tidbits that I can use and incorporate it into my work life like when I take my keyboarding class. My other class is software applications so learning how to use Microsoft will really help me with my job but also with my career in this field. This class will help me to be able to speak professionally for future reference when starting my business and writing up proposal letters. What do you guys think?