ENG115 WEEK 9 DISCUSSION QUESTION

Use this week’s discussion to support each other and get feedback to improve your Stance Essay (due in Week 10).

1. Select 1-2 paragraph(s) from your paper that you think need improving (share them in the discussion). Then, read the paragraph(s) aloud (preferably to someone else) and respond to the following:
   • What types of errors did you find that you didn’t catch before?
   • Did you uncover any errors that spell check did not identify?

Sometimes, it’s easier for other people to catch our writing mistakes. Help your classmates.

• Did you find any spelling, punctuation, and/or capitalization errors?
• Does it flow logically and clearly from one idea to the next?
• Can you identify which part of the essay the shared paragraph(s) are from, i.e, introduction/thesis, body, and/or conclusion?
• Can you offer ideas for improvement?
• What does he/she do well?

How to give feedback: A “good” peer review is specific and combines suggestions for improvement and praise for what works well. A “poor” peer review does not give specifics and does not offer insight to help your classmate reflect on or improve his or her writing.

Optional: Source List

1. Post 2 SWS formatted source lists.
2. Provide feedback on SWS formatting for your peers.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR RESEARCH

• The library is the best place to find resources when researching information for your paper. You can find articles from magazines, newspapers, academic journals, and much more!
• To access the online library, type the URL research.strayer.edu in your browser. We recommend using Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome.
• If you have never used the library before, we recommend watching this 6 -minute video on navigating and searching.
• If you have any questions, you may contact a librarian by sending an email to [email protected].

eBooks on Writing Skills:

These supplemental resources can be useful for students who would like extra help with writing.

• Harvey, G. (2017). Writing with Sources: A Guide for Students. Indianapolis: Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.
  • http://libdatab.strayer.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=1637252&site=eds-live&scope=site
• Bailey, S. (2015). Academic Writing: A Handbook for International Students. Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge.
  • http://libdatab.strayer.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=862062&site=eds-live&scope=site
• Miller, P. C. (2017). The Concise APA Handbook. Charlotte, North Carolina: Information Age Publishing.
  • http://libdatab.strayer.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=1470787&site=eds-live&scope=site
• Mligo, E. S. (2017). Writing Effective Course Assignments: A Guide to Non-Degree and Undergraduate Students. Eugene: Resource Publications.
  • http://libdatab.strayer.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=1639571&site=eds-live&scope=site

Quick Guides on Writing Skills:

• BarCharts, I. (2014). English Composition & Style. [Place of publication not identified]: QuickStudy Reference Guides.

Guide to how elements of style function in the composition and editing process of writing. Useful for any student from middle school through college as a quick-reference writing tool.

• http://libdatab.strayer.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=1534160&site=eds-live&scope=site\

 I sincerely hope that this helps, but remember that nothing can help, if you don't apply it!

"Keep writing it right!" 

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