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I. Discussion questions need to be posted by tomorrow Located in the attachment
2. Respond to :
Kristal Anderson
Hi, Classmates and Dr. Washington
I would be happy to share some practical tips and resources that I have found beneficial in improving academic writing skills:
1. Understand the Prompt Clearly
Before you begin writing, understand the assignment’s requirements and objectives. Do not hesitate to ask your professor for clarification if anything is unclear. Asking for clarification will ensure your writing is on track and meets the expectations set out in the prompt. Understanding the prompt can save you from unnecessary revisions and help you create a more focused and relevant paper.
2. Adopt a Formal and Clear Writing Style
Academic writing requires a formal tone, clear language, and precise vocabulary. Avoid colloquialisms, jargon, and overly complex sentences. Use tools like Grammarly Editor to check the readability of your text. A clear and formal writing style enhances your paper’s readability and makes it more professional(Sovann, 2019.)
3. Cite Sources Correctly
Ensure all borrowed ideas, quotes, or data are cited according to APA. Citing your work not only gives credit to original authors but also strengthens your arguments. Correct citation practices can prevent plagiarism and lend credibility to your paper. Dr. Washington has replied to a few of my posts: “NOTE: You listed a reference, but there is no in-text citation in your post to show you used this source to support your response.”
4. Revise and Edit
Always give extra time for revising and editing your paper. Editing involves checking for grammatical errors, improving sentence structure, ensuring the coherence of arguments, and verifying the accuracy of citations. Revision and editing can significantly improve the quality of your paper and help you convey your ideas more effectively(Grammarly 2020, July 20.)
5. Engage in Critical Thinking and Analysis
Academic writing is about more than just presenting facts. It involves critical thinking and analysis, questioning assumptions, and reasoning through logic and diverse information(Bouygues, 2019). Instead of simply stating that “climate change is a global problem,” explain why and how it is a problem, the implications, and the proposed solutions. Critical thinking can make your paper more insightful and impactful, demonstrating your depth of understanding of the topic.
References:
Grammarly. AI(2020, July 20)
Bouygues, H. L. (2019). 3 Simple Habits to Improve Your Critical Thinking. Harvard Business Review Digital Articles, 2–5.
Sovann, M. (2019, December 20). How to Make Communication More Effective Using Cognitive. Retrieved from Training Magazine: https://trainingmag.com/how-to-make-communication-…
3. Respond to:
Keturah Bryant-Birt
Good day, everyone,
The journey through this course has been an amazing experience in writing and the five tips for
graduate writing I would recommend to others would be:
1. Generally, the most important thing I learned about APA format writing is that it
emphasizes mainly learning the process of gathering information and most importantly
constructing knowledge independently. Keeping your paper within APA style is to make sure you follow the page formatting guidelines.
2. Use in-text citations to reference your source in the paper, for readers to verify your
source. Writing academically will therefore help me analyze, convey, understand, focus, and think critically about techniques and styles.
3. Punctuation is very important. Using spellcheck not only to check for spelling but also to
help with punctuation as well can be very helpful.
4. Be clear when writing. Proofread what you’ve written and edit if you must. If you are not clear in your writing, it is going to be extremely hard for the reader (s) to follow along and understand your point of view.
5. When writing your paper, think logic it leads to critical thoughts. It is important for any learner to master logical reasoning first and use it as a foundation to acquire the much-coveted skill of critical thought.
Give yourself time to brainstorm, write an outline, and even a rough draft. I was familiar with writing a rough draft. The SMART goals sheet was helpful and opened my mind to other things to learn. After completing one of these courses, I must say I see the benefits of using it.
Good luck class and GOD bless!
4. Assignment:
Wk 6 – Summative Assessment: Goals for Success Final Paper [due Mon]
Exam Content
Throughout this course, you have worked on your goals for success. This week, review the feedback you received from your instructor, as well as your peers, on your Week 4 Goals for Success Rough Draft. Based on the feedback, determine and make the necessary revisions in your final paper. Then finalize your Goals for Success Paper.
Finalize your 1,050- to 1,400-word final paper on your goals for success. Ensure you:
Write your introduction to include the elements you developed in the outline.
Summarize the final version of each SMART goal, addressing each letter of the SMART acronym as it relates to the goal, as well as your responses to the questions presented in the outline.
Describe how each goal will help you achieve success in your courses, program, career, or personal life.
Write your conclusion to include the elements you developed in the outline.
Format your paper according to appropriate course-level APA guidelines.
Submit your assignment.
