How can writing a research paper difficult compared to a narrative essay?
Margaret Kantz performs the study of a typical college sophomore. With inexperienced writing techniques, it is difficult to complete an assignment that requires a student to perform abilities that they have not yet acquired. Margaret Kantz explains that a research paper needs a “theory-based explanation.” Throughout the study, then author was able to pinpoint exactly where Shirley was confused about the topics that needed to be covered. Shirley used facts of the textual evidence and tied it into her own story. She wrote on a topic of her choice but was unable to comment on the material. Many students may face these difficulties because they do not analyze the text. They read the facts and find it easier to follow a particular format.
A writer must be able to complete a legitimate argument to produce a paper that includes the appropriate structure, ton, and the purpose of the original argument. Shirley based her paper on the facts and main purpose instead of going into depth. When I wrote my Project 1 essay, I was able to relax and not stress out about it. I was able to use reading strategies that Haas and Flower presented in order to make sure my audience understood what I was trying to explain. The rhetorical reading strategies require the reader to read in between the lines. I believe Shirley could have applied these strategies to her own paper but as she did the research paper, she was using content strategies.
When making an argument, it is still possible to use voice and opinions to persuade the reader to agree with the topic. Schwegler and Shamoon describe that the task is look at more like a fill in the blanks, show-me-you’ve-read approach by a typical student. Because Shirley took this approach her grade was surprisingly low.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Q&R 5
How can writing a research paper difficult compared to a narrative essay?
Margaret Kantz performs the study of a typical college sophomore. With inexperienced writing techniques, it is difficult to complete an assignment that requires a student to perform abilities that they have not yet acquired. Margaret Kantz explains that a research paper needs a “theory-based explanation.” Throughout the study, then author was able to pinpoint exactly where Shirley was confused about the topics that needed to be covered. Shirley used facts of the textual evidence and tied it into her own story. She wrote on a topic of her choice but was unable to comment on the material. Many students may face these difficulties because they do not analyze the text. They read the facts and find it easier to follow a particular format.
A writer must be able to complete a legitimate argument to produce a paper that includes the appropriate structure, ton, and the purpose of the original argument. Shirley based her paper on the facts and main purpose instead of going into depth. When I wrote my Project 1 essay, I was able to relax and not stress out about it. I was able to use reading strategies that Haas and Flower presented in order to make sure my audience understood what I was trying to explain. The rhetorical reading strategies require the reader to read in between the lines. I believe Shirley could have applied these strategies to her own paper but as she did the research paper, she was using content strategies.
When making an argument, it is still possible to use voice and opinions to persuade the reader to agree with the topic. Schwegler and Shamoon describe that the task is look at more like a fill in the blanks, show-me-you’ve-read approach by a typical student. Because Shirley took this approach her grade was surprisingly low.
Margaret Kantz performs the study of a typical college sophomore. With inexperienced writing techniques, it is difficult to complete an assignment that requires a student to perform abilities that they have not yet acquired. Margaret Kantz explains that a research paper needs a “theory-based explanation.” Throughout the study, then author was able to pinpoint exactly where Shirley was confused about the topics that needed to be covered. Shirley used facts of the textual evidence and tied it into her own story. She wrote on a topic of her choice but was unable to comment on the material. Many students may face these difficulties because they do not analyze the text. They read the facts and find it easier to follow a particular format.
A writer must be able to complete a legitimate argument to produce a paper that includes the appropriate structure, ton, and the purpose of the original argument. Shirley based her paper on the facts and main purpose instead of going into depth. When I wrote my Project 1 essay, I was able to relax and not stress out about it. I was able to use reading strategies that Haas and Flower presented in order to make sure my audience understood what I was trying to explain. The rhetorical reading strategies require the reader to read in between the lines. I believe Shirley could have applied these strategies to her own paper but as she did the research paper, she was using content strategies.
When making an argument, it is still possible to use voice and opinions to persuade the reader to agree with the topic. Schwegler and Shamoon describe that the task is look at more like a fill in the blanks, show-me-you’ve-read approach by a typical student. Because Shirley took this approach her grade was surprisingly low.
Q&R 1
How can having good self confidence and asking for help when it is needed help students like Jack better succeed?
In the D&W Article we learned about a student named Jack who struggled through an English class at Utah Valley State College. His previous writing experiences with negligent discouraging classes and instructors in his earlier education had not only damaged his understanding about writing and his ability to write, but had actually damaged his self esteem to the point that he became very reluctant to even try to write. However, in his English with Professor Downs, he was greatly encouraged in his writing and helped by the instructor in his drafts and writings. This helped him to succeed and expand his prowess as a writer. I believe that it is very important that students of writing are given as much encouragement and help as they need because not many get it and this, I believe, is largely to blame for the failure of many students in writing and reading classes, because they don’t know what they are doing and do not have the confidence nor the support to help them learn and overcome their impairments. Self confidence is everything in terms of helping people succeed and overcome obstacles in life that hinder their true potential. If someone does not believe that one can do something, then they will fail from the onset. If I believe that I can’t write this paper and write it well, then I’ve already failed from the beginning simply by not believing in myself and my abilities. It is very possible that I won’t even attempt to write. However, if I have great confidence in myself and my abilities, I will have a much greater chance of trying and succeeding in my writing endeavors. This applies to everything in life, if someone does not have sufficient self confidence and believe that they can set out and achieve their goals, then they will fail.
In the D&W Article we learned about a student named Jack who struggled through an English class at Utah Valley State College. His previous writing experiences with negligent discouraging classes and instructors in his earlier education had not only damaged his understanding about writing and his ability to write, but had actually damaged his self esteem to the point that he became very reluctant to even try to write. However, in his English with Professor Downs, he was greatly encouraged in his writing and helped by the instructor in his drafts and writings. This helped him to succeed and expand his prowess as a writer. I believe that it is very important that students of writing are given as much encouragement and help as they need because not many get it and this, I believe, is largely to blame for the failure of many students in writing and reading classes, because they don’t know what they are doing and do not have the confidence nor the support to help them learn and overcome their impairments. Self confidence is everything in terms of helping people succeed and overcome obstacles in life that hinder their true potential. If someone does not believe that one can do something, then they will fail from the onset. If I believe that I can’t write this paper and write it well, then I’ve already failed from the beginning simply by not believing in myself and my abilities. It is very possible that I won’t even attempt to write. However, if I have great confidence in myself and my abilities, I will have a much greater chance of trying and succeeding in my writing endeavors. This applies to everything in life, if someone does not have sufficient self confidence and believe that they can set out and achieve their goals, then they will fail.
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