Writing Assessment and Your Analysis

Learning Activity Result for James Thomas Created on: 11/19/2016

Writing Self-Assessment

You have assessed your writing skills as limited.

This means you would highly benefit from the comprehensive resources available to you in the Writing Center.

ONCE YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE RECOMMENDED SECTIONS, REFRESH YOUR SKILLS IN THESE TOPIC AREAS:

Organization A critical part of effective writing is clear, logical organization. Writers need to know about organizational patterns because readers expect what they read to make sense logically.

Organization

Grammar Grammar is the basic building block for constructing our written thoughts and ideas. It takes time and careful thought to produce a mechanically coherent piece of writing.

Grammar

Focus and Intent The goal of your writing is to communicate successfully to a specific audience. Having a clear understanding of your focus and intent will make you a better writer.

Focus and Intent

Sources and Evidence Knowing how to evaluate sources can save valuable time in the research process and increase the effectiveness of your writing.

Sources and Evidence

Types of Writing

Writing Activity Planner

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Learners in all disciplines should study the different types of writing and apply the concepts to their specific academic requirements.

Types of Writing

Stages of Writing Writing well requires time and concentration. That's why it is critical to divide writing assignments into smaller, workable steps.

Stages of Writing

Types of Writing Learners in all disciplines and should study the different types of writing and apply the concepts to their specific academic requirements.

Types of Writing

APA Style and Format Correct use of APA style and formatting is one element of scholarly writing at Capella. Learn more about why and what it means for you and your academic writing.

APA Style and Format

Smarthinking Capella partners with Smarthinking to provide learners with free tutoring and customized critique of your writing. Getting regular feedback can help improve your writing.

Smarthinking

Are you a Doctoral Learner?

If you are a doctoral learner, we suggest that you review Capella's specific writing expectations for dissertation writing.

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