Graduate Writing II: Intermediate Composition Skills

Post your initial 2-paragraph introduction and reflection. In the first paragraph, introduce yourself to your colleagues. In the second paragraph, answer the following questions:

• What is scholarly writing?
• Thinking of yourself as a scholar, what is one area you feel confident in? What is a skill you would like to improve?
• Connect on a personal level with your colleague’s introduction
• Provide an example that fits their definition of scholarly writing and explain why
• Offer a specific resource, strategy, or tip to help with their improvement area
• If you struggle in their area of confidence, describe what you find challenging and ask them for advice