Essays

Before I started GSW 1110, I was anxious and was not confident in my writing. I struggled with contractions and repetitiveness, causing me to doubt my ability to succeed in this course. But despite my worries, I was able to succeed throughout the semester, due to all of the skills I have learned and refined. Being an effective researcher and critical thinker are a few of the many skills this class has taught me. More technical skills like editing and mechanics were also demonstrated for me. This…

Self-Reflective Essay College was nothing I expected and the transition from high school to college was tough. During my senior year of high school, I took easier classes unlike everyone else who took harder ones to prepare themselves for college. In my classes, I never had to study or worry about the workload, but in college it was way different. I wasn’t sure how to study for exams, so I struggled at the beginning of the semester. I also came to this school not knowing anybody, which was hard…

Three Bases for Evaluating Essay Writing The three bases for evaluating writing are unity, coherence and support. These fundamentals must be present for effective writing. Unity is parallel structure and overall flow. Coherence is clarity throughout the essay, and support/evidence provide the specific details that support and validate the main idea of an essay. These fundamentals of writing must all be present in any genre of writing. Unity in writing ensures effective and cohesive structure…

One challenge I faced during my experience with KEC was choosing my own topic of enquiry for the critical essay (EP2). This meant that I could apply my passion for medical science and research…

into “Or So I Had Tennis” because I thought the title uncovers my current relationship with tennis, which is my retirement as a competitive tennis player. I decided to end my essay by storing away my tennis racquets and leaving them behind as I drive off to a new beginning to show that I am more than an athlete. In my essay, I wanted to clearly show the ups and downs I had as a tennis player. To portray my inconsistent attitude towards tennis, I utilized repetition in my titles and in my…

was doing, let alone how to start an essay. My mind was so bogged down with the thought of failing that I was almost on the verge of a panic attack on many occasions. I was not sure if I was…

viewed writing assignments in school as tedious and mundane. I felt as if I was not doing anything valuable. I did not think my writing was getting any better since I would follow a scheme of an essay and every essay written in class would look similar. Moreover, I sure that when professors graded my essay, it was just another boring paper for them. Also, I did not understand why I should have used more synonyms and more complex sentences when all of these were making it harder to get the point…

at a disappointing level, as I only utilized basic techniques; however, becoming more aware of how to write acceptable theses, integrate quotes effectively, and structure paragraphs have drastically increased my writing skill. The "Where I Stand" essay was our first journal, and truthfully, I was excited to write it. Although intimidating to complete, I genuinely enjoy reflecting upon my own experiences and learning about who I am. As a narrative, it does not imperative to have a topic sentence;…

Everyone hates English class is what I thought before taking English 102. However, that may have been the case before I entered Dr. Byrd’s domain, but after finishing the class I have come to the realization that English class can be greatly resourceful. English 102 this year has had its ups and downs, and I must admit the ups outweigh the downs. Meaning, this year, I have learned that I am not a student who wants to read or write, but through reading and writing my mind and skill sets…

new technologies offered by the progress in artificial intelligence research, many essay scoring software programs have been developed with the ability to score students’ essays and tender feedback immediately. The automated essay grading (AES) systems, which have both benefits and drawbacks regarding their implementation, have raised questions about the appropriate usage of these software options. The Electronic Essay Rater (e-rater), developed by the Educational Testing Service (ETS), uses…