Sunday, February 23, 2014
Reflection - Common Mistakes in Writing - Sec. 9 - March 6
Visit this URL: http://my.ilstu.edu/~jhkahn/writing.html to review some common mistakes of English grammar, mechanics, and punctuation. Did you find this resource to be useful? Why or why not?
In addition, discuss your thoughts on today's class activities.
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I looked at the source and came to the conclusion that I make some of these common mistakes. Sometimes I have a hard time with my mistakes because they are careless. Today's class was really helpful because I always have a hard time putting together an intro for my essay. Now I have something or something called "recursive" to look back to when I have trouble writing an introduction.
ReplyDeleteSo long as you learn, it's okay to make mistakes.
Deleteyes I agree that i have made the same mistakes
DeleteI still make these common mistakes and find myself editing and re-editing my work.
DeleteI make careless mistakes as well when writing my essay.
DeleteAs i read through the 'common mistakes' I realized that what was listed, to me, are little, careless mistakes. I do have knowledge about these corrections due to past classes, but I can admit that I make these mistakes - sometimes often. However, the more common mistakes are easy to find within writing, but more in speech.
ReplyDeleteI should definitely reference this resource and recommend others to as well.
I found today to be extremely helpful. I thought to myself, though, that we should have covered this BEFORE our test. But i understand that the topic was more of a brain refresher. I loved the class...as always.
As always? Aw I feel so special. Anyways, we all find ourselves doing these little mistakes even though we dont notice.
DeleteWe should have gone over this before our essay test. We need to familiarize ourselves
DeleteI found today helpful as well!
DeleteI found today really helpful.
DeleteI find the resource to be very useful because an essay without proper grammar and punctuations is very confusing and very difficult to understand. Knowing how to correct those common mistakes allows us to be better writers. In today's activity, we learned about introductions. The importance of having a strong introduction is the key for the reader to continue reading a composed essay or topic. It needs to catch the reader's attention right away whether it is a description, quote, shocking statement or a background information.
ReplyDeleteRight. It's annoying to read an essay riddled with mistakes.
DeleteI agree that without proper grammar and punctuation it is difficult to understand.
DeleteToday, we compared developmental paragraphs and essay, and introductions. It was interesting to learn even though I have already read about them before because I have already forgot about them. The link given to us is a good resource in my opinion even though I feel like ive gone back in time. We also wrote some introductions for some thesis. As I did some research on my topic (Sexual Harrassment at work often goes unreported for practical reasons), I found out some messed up information. In additon, I checked the comments and just from one simple comment made several people start sniping at each other.
ReplyDeleteI agree that the link is a great reference. It can help remind ourselves when revising our essays.
DeleteThe link really helped me with writing sentences.
DeleteIt is a really good resource so that it can help us in the future.
DeleteI found this resource to be useful because it shows you the common mistakes people make in writing. As I was looking through this resource, I make some common mistakes shown on the resource but everyone knows that no one is perfect in writing. In addition, today's activity was interesting. I learned how to write a strong introductory. I also learned the different types of introductory methods.
ReplyDeleteGood thing there's an introductory section to learn from since we tend to use the same kind of introductions,
DeleteYes, good thing that we got the opportunity to read examples of different kinds of introductory paragraphs. It helped us get an idea for our next essays.
DeleteYes, yes...NO ONE is perfect. But, dearest Abigail, our writing must be!
DeleteI make some mistakes on the link as well.
DeleteSome common mistakes in writing are bad grammar, repetitive sentences, and dry sentences. Writing should have some way to attract the reader with clear points and correct use of grammar.
ReplyDeleteI agree, good job!
DeleteCommon mistakes of English grammer, mechanics, and punctuation is how all great writers start off. Every writer famous or not start off their writings with what they have in their head and it may not make sense or even have the right punctuation marks because they dont want to loose their thought. Today's activity was quite fun because it was my turn to say what i wrote for our activity. it was really fun sharing even though i didnt say all three styles that we had to do.
ReplyDeleteYou did great! We will all get better with more practice.
DeleteI was going to volunteer for you but you did super good!
DeleteYou have to start somewhere, correct? All the great started at the bottom and now they're, great.
DeleteTodays activity helped me understand more about writing an essay. In the past, I would have troubles while writing my essay. While writing an essay you would need an introduction paragraph. After writing your introduction you would need a development paragraph followed by a transition paragraph. Lastly, to end your essay properly you would need a conclusion.
ReplyDeleteThe activities are always refreshing!
DeleteWe must be sure to include all the different paragraphs, but now, we have covered what the PARAGRAPHS should consist of.
DeleteAfter viewing the forementioned url, I couldn't help but smirk. Those were definitly common mistakes I have made repeatedly. The url offered alternatives to rewrite or correct your grammar.
ReplyDeleteIt is good you can recognize your mistakes. Now, all you have to do is make it better.
DeleteI, too, think that this URL's information would be a great resource should we have any questions.
DeleteYes this resource is very useful. An introductory and conclusion are two important factors when starting and finishing your essay. It shows how to create an interesting intro as well as what not to conclude in your conclusion.
ReplyDeleteThe conclusion is quite challenging for me and this standard really helps.
DeleteI agree, the conclusion is difficult to write. You would need a strong thesis to write a good conclusion.
DeleteHaving common mistakes is actually a good thing. It makes you realize the error you made and how you can fix it. Similar to recursive, where you go back and fix it. When you take the initiative to write a better essay it improves your grammar, mechanics, and punctuation. To acknowlegde your mistakes gives you the motivation to better yourself in writing.
ReplyDeleteTrue. Making mistakes is part of life, and you will get better learning from them.
DeleteI agree, mistakes will only make you a better writer.
DeleteAs I read the common mistakes for writing, I found all of them to have one theme. The theme that they refer to are mistakes that deter readers from the writers work. It is often troubling to read an essay with many grammatical errors or even something with a lack of flow. I have found this article to be useful especially the selection of word choice. In today's class, we learned the different types of introductory paragraphs. I have found this useful for starting paragraphs in an essay.
ReplyDeleteYeah. The different types of category for writing an introductory paragraph was very helpful on how you can start your introduction.
DeleteToday's activity was idealistic. I am glad we got to read examples of introductory paragraphs for essays. I was not so accustomed of using all 7 methods. However I am glad that we had the chance to write exercises on at least three different types. The link to common mistakes is a great reference to get used to. I usually make those errors in writing. It is a great guide to avoid my common mistakes.
ReplyDeleteI was not aware of the different types of method for writing an introductory as well, but it surely adds an extra ingredient to anybody's writing.
ReplyDeleteI think you make it sound so inspirational! I like how you said that this is dding to ones intellagence about writing!
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