Peer Editing (need in 8 hours)

Peer Editing

You will peer edit at least one other classmate's proposal using Track Changes and Comments. Please watch the video below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dp6HVb29uf0

You will insert a comment for each paragraph with three of the following Peer Editing comments:

Compliment

Suggestion

Corrections (more on this at the end of this direction)

Start with compliments.

· Word choice

· Organization

· Sentence structure

· Opening and closing sentences

Then move on to the second step—suggestions. Think of suggestions you can make to the author. t "Put-downs" are not allowed. Be specific when giving suggestions. For example, "The second sentence in the third paragraph is confusing to me. Maybe you could break it up into two separate sentences."

Make corrections by checking for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. I suggest using the highlight function- it alerts the writer, who can change or not change the highlighted text.

You will peer edit the proposal below:

Supports and barriers in higher education for 50+ year old students

Aim

The desired outcome is to bring into focus the challenges experienced by returning adult students and the influence it can and should have on higher education. The supports referenced from adult students are not a direct consideration of educational experts. Older students tend to have more responsibilities, including jobs and families, and deserve better learning accommodations. The barriers are more instrumental to universities and, when considered, assist in a better learning structure to accommodate any age. Undoubtedly, there isn’t enough data specific to 50+ students as opposed to ‘non-traditional students. As an older student, I examine the supports and barriers of my own and how and why they shouldn’t contribute to the problem at hand. I aim to provide enough dialogue to increase the conversation about supports and barriers surrounding 50+ students and influence a more conventional change in higher education.

Objectives

· Supports that serves as encouragement for many 50+ students:

· Knowledge obtained throughout life that is a copulation of learnings over time

· life experiences that cannot be found in books and can be proven by actual accounts

· maturity that is an absolute result of living and learning

· Barriers that are experienced by 50+ students because of the limited options outside of standard university norms

· financial challenges, such as fixed income and tuition that can be an overwhelming factor

· life balance relating to the juggling of work, family, and school and making it all work

· health that is more of a factor as we age and continue to do so

I highlight the growing importance of the advantages and disadvantages of providing a greater understanding of why a change is necessary. The university experience is ever-changing, and 50+ students are an essential factor driving this change. I aim to show how knowledge, life experiences, and maturity is showing a substantial degree of academic success later on in life. Financial challenges aligned with available financial resources ensuring affordability. Life balance and health compared to the flexibility necessary within higher education.

Relevance

My proposed research provides an insider look at a subject that is not yet worthy of groundbreaking research. The information provides a more comprehensive look at what needs to be considered to facilitate change within higher education. 50+ students normally do better because they know better. They can learn quickly utilizing life experiences by making associations in many instances that they have already gone through. Looking at specific parts of maturity further shows the ease with which 50+ students successfully obtain higher learning. As I examine financial challenges that can prohibit and hinder, other resources make returning to school more of a reality. I review life balances that are available outside of university that, if implemented, lessens the need to be in a face-to-face classroom. I address health issues specific to age that would also affect face-to-face participation. I aim to show that the desire of 50+ students to return to higher education can be beneficial to universities by changing their overall view of educating everyone. It shows the convenience of students and educational experts alike.

Methods

· I continue to search the internet for additional information. Currently, there isn’t much information available; hence, one of the reasons why the subject proves essential. The more a topic researched, the more likely it is to attract the attention of researchers.

· I expect the university library to be a more academic resource with a broader array of topics, with schools’ papers being a staple in universities. My optimism keeps me hopeful that there may be closely related information, if not specific to the topic itself.

· A long-overdue revisit to the library of congress shall yield a wealth of information on 50+ students’ trends. I seek anything available found here.

· Informal conversations with a couple of fellow 50+ students shall add to or further develop my journey. The sample, no matter how small, focuses on real-life stories of supports and barriers.

Expected Outcomes

The audience acknowledges the growing number of 50+ students in today’s college classrooms. Because the numbers of traditional students are far higher than 50+ students, they, too, learn the influence of these supports and barriers. I hope to heighten awareness enough to start the conversation. The more significant-good benefits all students with more flexibility in the overall educational structure. Today’s traditional students are working earlier, juggling families earlier, and ironically, some are also dealing with health challenges. 50+ students recognize the influence that knowledge, experiences, and maturity have on younger students. I hope to bridge the gap between traditional and non-traditional students on the lowest level and inspire recognition on a larger scale. I am an even better 50+ student because of it.