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Based on my peer review I think I should start checking my essay more throughly. Whats being corrected I can easily fix myself, because it’s simple things such as commas is wrong places or spelling errors. A thing I could add to my essay revise check list is to double check my narrative point of view I’ve noticed I switch from first person to second a lot often than I would like. Also I could add double checking my subject and verb agreement, because I know I don’t always pick the right verb to go with the subject.

Unfortunately I didn’t have a plan for completing essay number three early. I completed it on time but, revising was last minute and I didn’t really have time to properly execute corrections. For next time though I hope to start revising after my peer reviews are done. That way I can take everything that’s been corrected and add it in, considering corrections are right of course. I will also add in my new items on the revising check list, and properly go through it for corrections.

The most helpful thing about this course would be that we have to constantly write in order to get better. When writing essays we also get feedback from peers and it helps get others perspective for your writing. I think I still need the most help in writing introductions and topic sentences. Coming up with ideas is easy, but trying to stretch it out to meet a word count is difficult for me. Being so straight forward I find it unnecessary to constantly stretch out and explain an idea. We did the thesis and topic sentence structure activity in class and that helped a lot with developing the beginning of a paragraph. But I would hope to do an activity that would help me be able to stretch out my topic sentences that way I meet the sentence requirements.

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When completing the midterm I found following some of the steps on my check list was surprisingly helpful. Being  in a quiet environment without having to worry about other activities helped me concentrate and complete my essay before the time ended. I wasn’t able to use all of the steps like getting rid of my phone or eliminating all internet distractions, but making an outline and proof reading aloud really helped me write. I decided to follow some new steps like don’t wait till last minute to write, and double checking the rubric which were very helpful. For the final I’m going to try and make sure I follow the most helpful and important steps that I used for the midterm.  I unfortunately kept my phone with me, but for the final it will be out of sight and mind.

I’m not a big fan of timed essays, I feel the cause too much stress and causes a student to work less efficiently. When doing essays for class you can properly space what you’re going to do when over the course of the day. It’s not rushed and you can properly edit and find mistakes. although timed testing does cause you to work faster and not to worry about other distractions. Ultimately timed writing is a stressful process.

I’m not to fond of the writing test being on black board, it’s very easy to get distracted and easily stress. To ensure my success I will make sure I am in complete silence and am away from any distractions such as my cell phone. Also, make sure any prior engagements are done, like other assignments for classes. Then make sure I’m properly  fed and all personal needs are taken care of. Lastly, make sure my computer is charged and my internet connection is good because I don’t want my test cutting off in the middle.

I will defiantly try and use my check list, some steps I might step over. Such as getting a peer review and having a first and final draft for there isn’t much time for either. I will have an outline prepared first, which helps develop and thesis and topic sentences. I will re read once I am finished, and even read again out loud just in case I am missing something. From chapter five there are several tips I can use, such as not using first or second person. Also, each paragraph should contain one idea and begin with a topic sentence.