At the end......

At the end of this english class, my advice to future students is to start early on your final paper. The final paper of a scientific research paper, is a long drawn out process. I advise them to start the research process as soon as a strong topic and a starting thesis statement is completed. Once some of the research is done, perfecting the thesis statement is easier. I think the more research they have to choose from will make the writing and re-writing process easier. I also, would like to remind them to use the resource writing center and to remember to call onto the instructor for knowledge and clarification.

I think the one thing I learned through this class, is the editing process. I have learned to make the revision process simpler. After I revise and edit I let someone read it to me. Once I hear it second hand, it is easier to know what does not sound clear, and I am to edit my paper. My weakest, or the thing I need to improve on is my time mangement. I should have started my second draft on my paper sooner than I did. I felt that I rushed my final paper. I did the research process early, I just put off my editing and revision process late. I will use the writing skills that I learned in this class throughout my college career.

I have no  real words of wisdom. This class was fun but stressful. There were some great students in this class, and I wish them all well. The instructor is great and very knowledgeable, I also, wish her well.


Colette

Final paper, How do I feel at this point?

Well, now that the paper is ALMOST done, I feel nervous, tired, and a little excited. I am glad that this is the end on the session. I am nervous because I still have a lot more to work on before posting my paper. I am nervous that it will not be in the correct APA format. I am nervous that my paper will not flow when Professor Barb reads it. I am nervous that I will make an "F" on this paper. I am just a nervous nelly when it comes to final papers. I would like to finish strong in this class, and to make a good grade on this paper will be wonderful. I like writing, I like the discussion boards and even some of the projects that we did. I do not however, like to do research papers. I don't like doing the research. I like the actual part of writing when I am writing about me and my experiences. I will give this paper my all, and pray for the best.
Colette

Blogging, Like or Dislike??

Well, I must say I am not into blogging. I did not receive many comments on my blogs throughout this course. I did not make many comments to my classmates blogs, either. This was not very interesting to me. I will not continue to blog once this class is over. If I would have gotten more comments, I think I would have been more interested in blogging. I do not blog or tweet. I do however like facebook, I think because of the games that are on the link.

Writing Process

Well, I did not have any writing "AH-HA's" during my writing process. I had a hard time starting this paper. I had an even harder time writing my conclusion. I think if I was to get the APA format down pat, that I would not have so much anxiety about writing this paper. I wish everyone much luck on their paper. I did not like doing the peer review. I feel that I do not have enough expierence with writing papers to be able to tell someone else what is needed in their paper. I think that is why I put it off to last. I just do not want to hurt anyone's feelings. I, on the other hand, would like the extra eyes on my paper. I however appreciate the comments made by the professor on the paper the most.
Colette

For the last 6 weeks

For the last 6 weeks I have been working full time, going to school, and raising two boys on my own. I work 5 days a week Monday thru Friday. I work 40 to 50 hours a week. My 10 year old is in the 5th grade. Do you know how much homework a 5th grader has? We work on homework for up to 3 to 4 hours a night sometimes. These last 6 weeks has been stressful and entertaining. I love school, and I love the things I am learning. I am shakey on this writing a scientific paper thing. It is hard to ensure that I argue my topic and not just make it informative. I will continue to work on my paper.
Colette

No Kids

So my kids went off to stay with my sister for a couple of days. I can't believe that both the 10 and 4 year old left. I am used to my 10 year old going off to spend the night with one family member or the next. I was totally shocked that my 4 year old left my side rather quickly. Is the days of me referring to him as "my baby" over with, is he a big boy now????? Am I ready to make the transition from having to 1 big boy and 1 little boy, to 2 big boys?? He has been telling me he is a big boy for a while now, I guess it is true. So now I am the mother of 2 big boys. Oh goodness, such a big step for me and little family. I did enjoy the quiet time to finish up my first draft of my paper. I think I could have used a whole week of quiet time to work on this paper, it was challenging.
Colette

The Writing Process-easy or hard for you?

Why do I feel that getting started on a research paper is so hard? I like doing the research, I also like the writing process once I get started. I think I have a mental block that occurs at the beginning of the paper. I get so anxious just thinking about writing a paper. I thought I choose a good topic, one that I could relate to. As I research more and more on the subject, I am finding that it is a little harder to find more information on the topics in my thesis statement. I guess what I can do is probably change my thesis statement around a little more. I will continue to work on this project because there is an outline due this week and a first draft due next week. Good luck to all my classmates with this project. The final paper is due at the end of this session and worth 400 points.

Colette

Boys and glasses don't mix.

 I am talking about raising boys. I thought that it would have been easier to raise boys, I guess I didn't have a choice in the matter. My four year old has been wearing glassses for a little over a year now. I thought that he would get used to them by now. He has managed to break the entire left arm off the frame of the glasses on the back up pair. So now, guess who will be standing close to the television, but telling me "I can see mommy, look, see?" I guess I am off to the optimologist tomorrow.

Colette

Managing a heavy work load at work.

Well, I guess I was bamboozelled. LOL. I went of vacation for one week. When I returned back to work, I found out there were a few changes. Yes, people quit, some demoted, some promoted, luckly I still had my job. The part I was had on was the part where the extra work was divided among one person, ME. I almost got very upset, but took a few minutes to compose myself and accept the challenge. I think what don't kill me only makes me stronger. I just think I should have consulted before being volunteered to do the extra work without my consent. I guess I will just continue to do my best, because anything else would be uncivilized.

Blogging

I have never been a blogger. This is very exciting to be able to consider myself a "blogger". I have just returned from being on vacation. I took a trip to my baby sisters house in Houston, Texas. I had a great time, but glad to be home. I will have to get back into a routine with work, school, and kids. I hope I get the schedule back to normal soon.

vacation

Don;t get me wrong, Iove the idea of vacationing. I just don't like the packing, and repacking and repacking. I love the part of being away from work the most. Oh, well I guess I better get back to vacationing.