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this first classmate

1. What did you learn in this unit?

This lesson has taught me several invaluable skills about writing a persuasive research essay, particularly an argument. During the lesson, I practiced conducting research, evaluation research sources, incorporating quotations, as well as making arguments. I learned that an argument is a written or spoken of defending a particular point of view. Arguments focus on issues such as vaccines, genetically modified foods, etc. in order to avoid being ambivalent, arguments do not focus on personal opinions, but rather on claims that can be substantiated through facts, statistics, authentic quotations, and other evidences based on objectivity. A person making an argument takes a stand regarding a particular issue and defends it in an unambiguous manner.  

The basic structure of an argumentative essay include an introduction which gives some background information to the issue and a thesis statement with a claim. The body comprises of reasons for the claim made in the thesis statement as well as a counterargument addressing possible opposing ideas and how to refute them. Lastly, I learned how to make connections between the essay’s ideas and the thesis statement, text editing and revision, and citing sources used, using direct quotes, summary, and paraphrasing.

2. How did you learn it? What techniques or strategies did you find most helpful? Have those techniques changed from previous units?

            I used several methods. First, I wrote down all the topics to be covered in the unit and made a timetable. Next, I studied the topics one by one while making short notes. When reading, I realized that I had difficulties understanding some unit concepts. I then allocated extra time for these areas. On completion of the unit material, I put down the main points and tried to memorize them. I also discussed with my classmates in a brainstorming environment. All these techniques were very helpful to me. I have been using the same techniques throughout the course.

3. What else would you like to learn related to the topics covered in this unit?

At the moment, I am comfortable with the content so far learned. 

4. Do you have any questions or concerns about anything related to the course?

What I would like to know about this unit is whether the skills learned here can be applied in other courses, or are they applicable only here?

this is second classmate

  

Interaction

1. I learned how to do sand witch quotation, this involves an explanation of the concept, followed by a quote from an authority in the subject being discussed and this is then followed by a more in-depth description and drawing of a conclusion. I also learned how to paraphrase works by other authors and scholars and how to do an argumentative essay by taking the views of different scholars and coming up with a general conclusion on the topics and how to come up with a thesis statement that illustrates the content of my work.

2. I learned the skills by doing essays on chosen topics and how to format the essay. That included paraphrasing and the use of sand witch quotation. And critiquing others students work and allowing them to critique mine through peer review and group interaction were the most helpful strategies that have changed from previous units and have become more advanced. 

3. I would like to learn in details the difference between summary and paraphrasing of articles by other authors.

4. I wish to know if all essays follow the given formats or if there are other formats? 

this 3ed classmate

During this unit I have been learning the details of an argument essay. I have been practicing on writing a decent thesis. I find it hard to come up with a thesis because I overthink the perfection of the sentence. Hopefully for this last essay I can get it together. I ended up turning my paper into pro and con comparison, but I learned that is not what an argument essay is. Therefore, I will have to reconstruct my essay to make it more of an argument. I also learned, during the grammar lesson, how to start replacing small words with those of the same meaning to shorten the original sentence, but all make the sentence more sophisticated. I practiced how to do that with the practice quizzes that were provided in unit five. I could use more practice on bettering my sentences; I still tend to use a lot of small words and don’t want my essay turning into no formal essay. I gained my knowledge on these subjects by reading and rereading the instruction. I have written down examples and use them when working on an assignment. I still have a lot of work to do on my argument and plan to have several people double check my work. I would like to even take my paper to an English study lab at school. This is an assignment I cannot do on my own.  

One of my questions is: What are some good ideas to help writing your argument essay other than an outline and multiple sources? Also, was it hard for you to choose a side in your argument.  My issue, I am having trouble deciding on a side, because I see both sides as a reliable argument. I guess I will just have to buckle down and choose one.

I need 50 words each response please