Peer Reflection
• What feedback did I get from my peers and my instructor throughout this process?
I am pleased to have received so much great feedback and constructive critiques over the course of the session. I appreciated the opinions voiced but regret that I had not competed my rough draft at the time of the posting. Thus, limiting the feedback that I could receive. The recent peer review generated similar suggestions from the two classmates who graciously read my post. They echoed earlier comments from Professor Bradley and other classmates about the merits of my chosen topic. Further, stating my thesis statement was clear, introduction and conclusion well written and the body (what little was there), strongly supported the thesis. The consensus was my revision efforts should focus on conciseness and brevity in general. Thoughtful suggestions were provided regarding specific paragraphs.
• What things should I consider as I revise and …show more content…
The attention turns to grammar, proof reading, spelling, word usage and APA formatting. For me it is done systematically utilizing old school methods such as reading out loud. Reading what is written not what you thought you wrote. This is best done after a time away from the paper. I have also found new school methods of online grammar checkers and proofreaders most valuable. My favorite online resources are Grammarly, PaperRater and the Citation Machine.
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• How will I manage my time during Modules 13 and 14 to ensure I submit the best research paper I can?
Given time management has become a challenge for reasons outside of the scope of this class, it is imperative that I work smarter not harder. In the days, ahead I am tasked to compete the revision and editing processes while focusing on developing a more concise paper without losing the impact of my thesis argument. I have identified specific areas of focus from the Purdue Owl to best direct my efforts. They are as
I am pleased to have received so much great feedback and constructive critiques over the course of the session. I appreciated the opinions voiced but regret that I had not competed my rough draft at the time of the posting. Thus, limiting the feedback that I could receive. The recent peer review generated similar suggestions from the two classmates who graciously read my post. They echoed earlier comments from Professor Bradley and other classmates about the merits of my chosen topic. Further, stating my thesis statement was clear, introduction and conclusion well written and the body (what little was there), strongly supported the thesis. The consensus was my revision efforts should focus on conciseness and brevity in general. Thoughtful suggestions were provided regarding specific paragraphs.
• What things should I consider as I revise and …show more content…
The attention turns to grammar, proof reading, spelling, word usage and APA formatting. For me it is done systematically utilizing old school methods such as reading out loud. Reading what is written not what you thought you wrote. This is best done after a time away from the paper. I have also found new school methods of online grammar checkers and proofreaders most valuable. My favorite online resources are Grammarly, PaperRater and the Citation Machine.
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• How will I manage my time during Modules 13 and 14 to ensure I submit the best research paper I can?
Given time management has become a challenge for reasons outside of the scope of this class, it is imperative that I work smarter not harder. In the days, ahead I am tasked to compete the revision and editing processes while focusing on developing a more concise paper without losing the impact of my thesis argument. I have identified specific areas of focus from the Purdue Owl to best direct my efforts. They are as