In the novel “My Antonia” by Willa Cather, it is debatable whether characters Jim or Antonia learned more throughout their relationship. Personally, I believe that Jim learned more throughout their relationship. Considering that Jim is the narrator of the story, we get to see his inner thoughts, and never have confirmation of Antonia’s feelings, we just know what Jim thinks she has learned. Most first-person narrators can be considered unreliable, because we will never be certain on the feelings and thoughts of other characters. We are experiencing Jim’s story in the novel.…
MLA format was expected to be known through all my past classes and I’ve been so accustomed to using it, I didn’t expect to be surprised reading through Purdue Owl. On the contrary, I did learn a few interesting things that I haven’t been implementing when formatting my essays. When citing my sources, usually my main focus would be the Works Cited page, however the in-text citations have equal importance. Often times, I would save my citations for last, causing me to miss a few points that were maybe hidden, for example a paraphrase rather than an obvious quote. Purdue Owl broke down every element to how to properly cite an essay which was a great refresher.…
It is important to learn and utilize proper APA formatting of in-text citations and references as a student of Bethel University because this gives the author(s) the proper recognition that they deserve. It shows your professor(s) that you understand clearly what the topic is saying. It is also a part of the integrity that Bethel holds with the utmost respect and dignity. It is also important because it helps avoid plagiarism. Plagiarism can lead to several consequences like; a zero in the course or being expelled altogether from the university.…
APA style refers to the writing guidelines set forth by the American Psychological Association. Like other style manuals, APA outlines the format for which someone is to write a professional paper and cite resources. APA style is used most often for subjects in the social and behavioral science fields, and following the guidelines can help you write a professional…
Many students weren’t introduced to MLA or APA formatting before being admitted into college. Therefore, they must spend extra time…
A wise man by the name of Mortimer Alder once said, “The purpose of learning is growth, and our minds, unlike our bodies, can continue growing as we continue to live.” We never outgrow the ability to learn, so we should continue to strive to learn something new daily. During the past semester while taking Composition II, I learned a myriad of things that are going to help me in my future such as how to properly cite in MLA format, how to not plagiarize, and how to become more organized. Before this class, I never knew the right way to write MLA format papers or cite. However, during this class I learned what information needed to be included in the citations as well as the format the citation had to be in.…
Pro Point Two, by having set standards on format, students are able to learns skills such implementing citations and research into their writing. The Texas FFA places many requirements on the manuscripts submitted for contests, for example requiring all manuscripts to use APA for style and references. If students do not use APA formatting or execute it effectively they will loose points or receive no points for that section of the grading. While the qualifying contests in the FFA require that students use APA formatting, many open public speaking contests require MLA formatting when registering manuscripts. This leads to the most competitive students in the public speaking circle either writing multiple versions of their speeches with appropriate formatting or, as I did, constantly revising the…
English 1105 has been an important learning experience for me and my writing processes. After a response paper, discussion boards, and formal essays, my writing style and process has changed drastically from how it was prior to this class. Each assignment that was required has shaped me as a writer. The response paper helped me to analyze the content of an argumentative work and put into words how I felt about each aspect. Although not time consuming assignments, the discussion boards have provided opportunities to discuss issues with classmates openly and argumentatively.…
Undergraduate Student Quick Reference Guide [online version]. Retrieved from https://vcampbethel.blob.core.windows.net/public/SLS_CustomContentFileUploads/Resources/sql2_bethel_cpsModule_635/User_169201410171122270582_Undergraduate_Student_Guide_-_Sept_2013.pdf Jennifer, Your discussion post regarding the APA format is informative and well written. In writing my initial response regarding APA formatting I didn't consider the history of scholarly writing, how APA formatting created a standardized format for scholarly writing, and how the uniformity achieved from APA formatting benefits the reader. I also liked your point regarding how APA formatting allows a writer to responsibly use information found in other sources.…
I had no idea what APA format was or how to cite properly. However, the APA citations links that my professor provided were very useful and helped me be successful with the rest of my essays. The videos guided me step by step and were very simple to understand other different type of formats such as MLA, and Chicago. Another resource that was very helpful, were the online class discussions. Online discussions not only helped me interact with my classmates, but helped me broaden my knowledge about the material.…
A young freshman in college is anxiously checking her schedule for her first semester. She examines her paper carefully and sees she is taking English 112. She stopped and asked herself why she would take English 112? She ponders for a reason to take this writing class after she already took at least four English classes in her high school years, plus English 111. She felt she already ‘knew’ how to write.…
AP Language and Composition would be tremendously beneficial in my high school career, but it would also be valuable in my future career in college. Having AP English on my transcript would help prestigious colleges such as Stanford consider me as a viable student to attend their college. This AP class will benefit me beyond high school for college applications and college class work, which all demand the ability to properly execute a sophisticated written piece. This preparation for extended education includes different aspects of writing, such as being able to properly cite a source, outline an educated essay, write analysis on specific evidence, or write an opinionated literary piece without being exclusive. All these skills are taught in depth, enabling students to cover vast realms of different writing scenarios.…
My experiences working with APA and MLA have been useful. I have learned to properly communicate a message using these formats. I did not know much about these formats until English Composition I—my Professor started us on APA for a couple of weeks and that made the MLA learning process much easier. Writing in these documentations has opened my horizons and has educated me to speak about a project with more of a choice. I am majoring in Pre-Nursing…
Well, I consider myself to be a decent writer, even though writing is not my strong point. Therefore, as I have come to the completion of my degree, I have learned numerous writing skills along the way. I learned the MLA style, when I started taking my basics in college and the APA style for my upper division courses. At times I get confused on the formats as I consider them to be similar in some ways. Furthermore, they differ and each has its own different style of quoting and citation in articles, books, phrases, etc.…
Written language is a trait known to be only possessed by mankind. Although other species may have audible forms of communication, man is able to record and document his thoughts, feelings, or events that have unfolded in a way that can be viewed multiple times without him having to use his voice over and over. Literacy is a skill that adults in the United States are expected to have; but the level of your literacy says a lot about you and can have a tremendous impact on what career you end up in. For this reason, this college English class is a requirement for all those seeking a degree. Not only did I learn how to think of subjects and topics more objectively, but I learned a multitude of different modes and strategies I can employ in my writing.…