20 likes | 245 Views
Words from the Wise… Advice from former students. The more you write the more you improve Make a plan Be connected to your work * * * Follow due dates Do all the work Check your email Communicate with your instructors * Save your work as you go!
E N D
Words from the Wise… Advice from former students • The more you write the more you improve • Make a plan • Be connected to your work • * * * Follow due dates • Do all the work • Check your email • Communicate with your instructors • * Save your work as you go! • Don’t forget your flashdrive – back up files • ** Don’t procrastinate! • Get your core courses done first • Use the library databases, use books • * Stay organized • Keep your research separate • Come to class, prepared, phones away • Be consistent with either MLA or APA (don’t combine them) • Get feedback • Proofread! • brainstorm
* Be organized • * Time management • Use in class work time • * Don’t procrastinate • Plan ahead • * Brainstorm before writing, outline • Find your own process • Stay positive • take advantage of rough drafts • Find a good topic, and find good sources • Annotate your sources • Come to class • * Cite properly • Take advantage of feedback • Logos, pathos, ethos • Add examples • Don’t plagiarize!