Essays

properly. For three months I had a cast from above my elbow to the middle knuckles of my hand. This is when I had to learn to write with my right hand, and even to this day I can write with either hand. I enjoy writing essays, but I hate English classes. I seem to excel at writing longrr essays compared to writing a couple of paragraphs. I have a problem with being long-winded when I write. I have to go back through what I have written and try to condense my paper. I know that once I become a…

opinions on the essay or article. Hearing everyone’s opinions was eye…

reading response After reading aloud my personal essay for the fifth time, I felt I was well prepared for the next in class reading. I made a final check for any unmarked grammatical errors that I should avoid during my reading. During class, my classmates—who had an in-class reading— had a distinctive tone that reflected their emotions. Some had a casual and laid-back tone that invited the reader to relax and enjoy hearing their personal memoir or essay read out loud. Conversely, one of my…

“Never neglect an opportunity for improvement.”- Sir William Jones. There are many areas in my writing that I need to develop but I picked a few of the biggest and basic ones for my midterm project. Grammar and spelling, linking words throughout my essays, and transitions are all areas I have found very useful resources for. Linking and connecting words is an issue for me because I find it difficult to combine all the ideas I have in my head and transfer them into my writing. I also have to…

In the following essay I will address the issue of self-worth in a Western Cultural context (the New Zealand context). The essay will proceed in three parts. The first part will be an exploration of what self-worth in a Western (New Zealand) cultural context looks like. It will endeavour to define what self-worth is exactly, how it differs from self-esteem, and how self-worth is defined in New Zealand. The first section will also explore what some of the markers of being ‘worthy’ are, the things…

Did you know that people who are gritty are more likely to complete their goal, unlike someone who does not have the passion for resolving? Some may say that you do not need the grit to accomplish a task, but if you put thought into it, nothing can happen without interest and hard work. In a TED Talk, Psychologist Angela Lee Duckworth informs, “...grittier kids were significantly more likely to graduate…” Therefore, putting more effort into your work will lead you to a satisfying result. Overall…

structure. As per Grellier and Goerke (2014) proofreading and editing helps writers to clearly understand the perception of the essay. Weekly readings, collaborations and blackboard activities have all helped me to improve my proofreading skills to identify grammatical and spelling errors in my essay. Additionally, using various grammar programs before submitting my essay will help to reduce grammar and spelling errors. Therefore, my writing structure, spelling and grammar use will continue to…

what your teachers in high school say because I wish I would have. This was my first semester of college, so I didn’t really know much of what to expect. It was all new to me. I expected to have to write a lot of essays in this class, but for some reason, I never expected to write essays in my other classes as well such as sociology, history, and even anatomy. However, the crucial skills I learned in this class helped me perfect my writing capabilities and has made me much stronger as a writer.…

proper use of these techniques can and will reach the hearts’ and minds’ of the readers. I began this writing class under the assumption that I was a good writer. I soon come to realize that I had faltered in my ability to properly write an essay. However, today I have credence in myself to become a great writer. I believe that with continued practice, I can and will achieve this goal. To have good writing skills is another major stepping stone on my path to success. The most…

I remember jokingly telling my roommates, “I am taking a drugs class,” when we discussed what classes we were taking for the semester. We joked about what I would learn, and then it was time to submit my first essay for this class and go to sleep. I remember that I wrote that I believe that some drugs can be useful if used properly and in moderation. My beliefs still have not changed. Lester Grinspoon also agrees, he even states three reasons why medical marijuana is useful which are as follow:…