Unit 8 - Do you plan to continue with your blog even after the course?

At first I was not sure why were asked to make this blog site. But as the weeks have passed along I get the concept that Professor just wants us to be able to free write whatever is on our minds. As for continuing this blog site, I think that I will keep it up as time permits as a way of journally events in my life.

Unit 7 - How do you feel about peer review?

In Comp I, when I was told that we had to submit our draft to the discussion board for a peer review I was absolutely nervous! I had never had to open myself up to my fellow classmates like that before and the feeling of dread loomed up until I submitted it. After receiving feedback from classmates and the Professor, my whole attitude about peer review change. It was quite an enlightening experience with so much helpful constructive criticism that helped me write a better essay by the end of the term. I am looking forward to another round of very helpful feedback which will produce the same result as Comp I, by having my peers provided me insight from a reader's point of view on my writing.

Unit 6 - What I have been dealing with personally for the past six weeks?

These past six weeks have been a whirlwind for me. Trying to keep up with two jobs, school and trying to spend time with my brother and his family while they were in town. It becomes a struggle when you know that you have school deadlines that need to be met, but all you want to do is play.

Unit 5 Post

School has helped me be a more confident person. I have always been confident to some degree, but with each term my confidence level increases. It helps me when facing challenges during the work day in which I know I have the ability to deal with a situation in a professional manner.

Unit 4

Citing our sources for information that we incorporate into our essay is how we give the individual or organization credit for their work and ideas. When using others ideas and wording, if you do not credit them then you have just stolen from them. As an informer or persuader any information gathered is the hard work of others and they should be rightly acknowledged for their accomplishments.

Unit 3 - Being an online student

When I first decided that I would do my classes online, my first impression was will I be able to keep up since there will be no one that I would have to face on a weekly basis. As it turned out I truly am enjoying being an online student. Being able to do work on my own and the flexibility to schedule a class that works for my schedule has been great. Also the discussion board helps with forming bonds with other classmates through our weekly posting. During this term we have the addition of the blog site which will also help in providing a closer class community.

This is the beginning to an adventurous ten weeks. I have never made a blog page before and this will be very interesting for me. Set up my Reading List so I can have a conversation with everyone in class.