In unit two the things I have found the most useful is the
library database and the grammar quizzes. The library databases have helped me learn
that I can use them to help me research for specific topics. I have used very
few of the databases while I was doing a Human Anatomy research paper and the
data bases was very useful to me so I could find material that was legit. I
have more research papers that I have to do this semester not including this
class that I know will require the libraries attention. I think that the
databases will be much easier to navigate around then trying to look up stuff
on the internet and see if it’s legit. The grammar quizzes this week has been a
lot of help to me. It has been at least a year since I have had freshman English
one, and while I was in high school English was never my best subject. The ones
that have helped me the most have been the fragment and run-on quiz. English
never has been my favorite class and I’m glad these quizzes were there to help
refresh my memory.
The only concern that I have had this week is the
paraphrasing exercise. I would have to say that this is one of my weak points
in English. I understand the material,
but I just have trouble putting it down on paper without using some of the
words from the passage. Is there
anything that you would recommend doing to help me become stronger in this
area?
I liked the library as well. So much information we find on the internet is unreliable. I think usuing the online library will provide me with an abundant amount of factual information.
ReplyDeleteI jumped the gun on the paraphrasing and started it bebore I did the reading in the book. Big mistake on my part. I had already completed and submitted then realized I should have researched first.
I never did use the library database for my Human Anatomy and Physiology final. To be honest, I had no idea to even use it. I barely knew how to log on to one of the databases. Now that I know how to use each database, research papers will become so much easier to complete. Students will not have to question whether their information is correct or not if he or she uses the database because the databases give correct information.
ReplyDeleteI have not had the experience of using the Library Database for actual research. I am a little worried about actually using it. I am not the best at technology devices, I kind of just trial and error my way through. I also question myself when it comes to paraphrasing. I do not have any suggestions on how to overcome this problem. I did not even realize what all was considered to be plagiarism.
ReplyDeleteAt first the library database was a challenge for me. It was giving me a headache! But, when I got use to it, I could find the answers I was looking for with no problem. I never knew much about the online library or how to use it. But, now I can now get online and find more information when trying to research something. @ Julie Jones I also agree with you. I'm a little worried when it's time to use the database on our own. I can be a little frustrating at times.
ReplyDeleteI think we have a lot of the same things in common. I really like the library database and so glad that Mrs. Hall introduced us to it. Also she made us learn about it and take a test or I probably would not have even looked at it. It will make research papers much easier in the future. I also have trouble with fragment and run on sentences so the quizzes also made me understand it. I took English II 7 years ago and made a C so I am retaking trying to get an A. The teacher I had before did not explain things very well but I feel that I will do well in this class now.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you on both topics! I really like having the databases now that I know about them. I am almost positive that I will be using them real soon. It does make it a lot easier to find what you need to know without having to worry who it came from. The paraphrasing exercise was kind of hard for me. I am like you; I understand the material I just have a hard time putting it down. If you come up with any good ways to improve on this let me know, for now I’m just going to keep practicing and hope I’m doing right.
ReplyDeleteWhen paraphrasing, my suggestion is to read what you're going to paraphrase two or three times, and then when working on the paraphrase, don't look at it at all. This way, you're more likely to put the passage into your own words. You do still have to go back and make sure you're not too close to the original though.
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